Support Groups
The Support Group listings were provided from a database courtesy of the
Westchester Self-Help Clearinghouse, a service run by Westchester Jewish
Community Services. The clearinghouse publishes a guide of support
groups once every two years.
For more information call (914) 761-0600 x308.
*Please call to check on scheduling changes for all meeting times
listed.
SENIORS
Caregivers - Senior Services
A professionally-led support group for adults caring for family
member or friend who is disabled or ill; meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of
the month at 6:30 pm at Senior Services, 77 East Post Road, White Plains
Hospital; no fee
Geri Brooks 681-1249
Caregivers Support Group
A professionally-led support group for individuals who care for the physically ill or
frail; share feelings and identify practical suggestions for resolution of day-to-day
problems;
meets 5:30 p.m.; 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Sound Shore Medical
Center, New Rochelle; no fee
Phyllis Howard,
M.S. 637-1205
Caregivers Support Group
A professionally-led support group for people who are caring for an
elderly family member or loved one; meets in Bronxville area; call for day and time; no fee
Denise Galloway, CSW 787-3085
Caregivers
Support Group
A professionally-led support group for any caregiver or family
member; meets 2nd Monday of the month; 7:00 p.m. at Hudson Valley
Hospital Center, 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor
Group Phone 734-3794
Care
Line
Provides bi-lingual telephone support for home-bound people; offers
daily contact and reassurance; call for information
Gladys 698-6279
Senior
Personnel Employment Council
Employment referral service for Westchester residents aged 50 and
older; informal personal interview required; hours Monday to Friday,
9:00 a.m. to noon; no fee
Beverly Foster 948-8004
Transitions
A professionally-led support group for active adults over 65; issues
such as use of leisure time, empty nest, loss due to bereavement or
relocation, sandwich generation problems, health and financial concerns;
meets Mondays, 10:00 a.m. at Family and Community Services, 551 White
Plains Road, Eastchester; no fee
Adele S. Browdy, CSW 961-4773
Osteoporosis Awareness Group
Provides education and support for people with osteoporosis and
anyone interested in learning more about osteoporosis and how to avoid
it; call for meeting information; $3 per meeting
Sheila 723-3625
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