Regional Support Groups

Broome County

  • CHADD Support Group (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

    CHADD is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others. Bring in your ideas, things that work for you and share them with us. We always are looking for ways to cope. CONTACT: Judy Goldenberg. 607-772-1433. Please leave a message, or e-mail BROOME-TIOGA@CHADD.NET Please put CHADD in the subject line.

    4th Thursday of each month
    7:00pm
    Wilson Hospital, Picciano Bldg, Cafeteria Conference Room. Johnson City, NY

  • Coffee Talk with FRN

    Provides support and information to families raising children with developmental disabilities and special needs. Meetings are often workshop style, drawing from community support professionals. Contact: The Family Resource Network (607)432-0001 for upcoming dates.

  • Epilepsy Support Group

    For individuals and family members affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders.

    3rd Thursday of the month
    7:00 – 8:30pm
    Conference Room 5A, Picciano Bldg.
    Wilson Hospital
    Johnson City
    Contact Ron DellaPenta @ 607-785-7671 for more info.

  • Handicapped Children's Association

    For caregivers of children with any special needs. Free child care and refreshments provided.

    Every Tuesday
    1:30pm – 2:30pm
    18 Broad St
    Johnson City NY
    Contact Gail Holleran @ 607-798-7117 x329 for more info.

  • Parents Confronting their Child's Diagnosis of Cancer

    Monthly meeting on Mondays
    6:30pm
    Cyber Cafe West
    Main St
    Binghamton
    Contact Beth Schumaker @ 607-771-8498 for dates

  • Parents Empowering Parents

    Parent Empowering Parents is a free support group open to all parents or guardians of children with disabilities. We meet the last Wednesday of every month. Lunchtime PEP meets from 11:30 to 12:30 on STIC’s 4th floor, Helen Keller Room. Evening PEP meets from 6 PM to 7:30 PM At The PAL Family Resource Center, 45 Lewis Street, Binghamton. Parents only -no childcare available. Please RSVP to Thea @ 724-2111.

  • MS Support Group

    4th Monday of the Month
    September – November, January – May
    6:30pm
    Wilson Regional Medical Center
    Picciano Bldg, 4th Floor, Room 2
    Binghamton NY

  • Southern Tier Asperger Syndrome Support Group

    Southern Tier Asperger Syndrome Support Group. Held 3rd Saturday of every month from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Wilson Hospital, Picciano Building, 4th floor - Room 5-A. A support group for individuals (mainly adults over the age of 18) with Asperger's Syndrome or other similar Pervasive Developmental disorders such as High Functioning Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Families and friends of those affected, as well as people who are just interested, are also welcome to attend the meetings. For more information - http://bingaspies.tripod.com/ or (607) 722-0467.

Chenango County

  • Chenango Adoption/Foster Family Group:

    Supports adoptive, foster, and kinship care families who are raising children with special needs.

    This group meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:30pm at the Cafe Connection in Norwich.

  • Chenango County Autism Support Group: Provides support and information to families raising children with autism spectrum disorders including PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome, and Sensory Integration Disorder. Many meetings cover broad topics that apply to parents of children with various needs. Call 607-432-0001 or 800-305-8814 for more info.

    The group meets on the first Thursday of each month, 6-8pm, in the Norwich YMCA, Norwich NY.

    September through December and February through May.

  • Chenango Adoption/Foster Family Group 2nd Monday of month
    6:00pm
    Coffee Connections
    Norwich NY
    Contact Geri Barnes @ (607) 316-2305 for more info
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    For adoptive, foster and kinship care families who are raising children with special needs.

  • Empty Arms For families who have lost a pregnancy, infant, or child.
    3rd Thursday of the month
    7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Private Dining Room
    Chenango Memorial Hospital
    Norwich NY
    Contact Kathie Bohndorf @ 607-337-4145 for more info.

Delaware County

  • Double Trouble in Recovery

    For anyone currently or formerly experienced in dealing with a mental disorder and chemical addiction.

    Mondays @1pm, Wednesdays @ 4pm, Fridays @ 11am
    3rd floor Conference Room
    RSS
    132 Delaware St
    Walton NY
    Contact 607-865-3164 for more info.

  • Alliance for the Mentally Ill

    Friends of family of mentally ill discuss new treatments, share information and new legislation concerning loved ones.

    4th Wednesday each month
    Various locations
    607-563-3976 or 607-746-3418 for info.

Otsego County

  • Families Together in the Southern Tier

    For families raising children with emotional, behavioral, or social issues. Childcare is available.

    3rd Thursday of month
    5:30-7:30pm
    FRN, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta NY
    Call 607-432-0001 for more info.

  • Oneonta Autism Support Group

    Provides support and information to families raising children with autism spectrum disorders including PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome, and Sensory Integration Disorder. Many meetings cover broad topics that apply to parents of children with various needs.

    1st Wednesday of month
    5:30-7:30pm
    FRN, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta NY
    Call 607-432-0001 or 800-305-8814 to RSVP.

Tompkins County

  • Caregiver Support Group

    3rd Wednesday of every month
    7-8:30pm
    Lifelong Lounge
    119 W. Court St.
    For more info contact Marilyn @ 274-5488

    Whether providing occasional assistance to a senior, daily care, or caring from a distance, all are invited to come and share experiences and concerns, and learn from others.

  • Autism Support Group

    Support for parents who are raising a child on the Autism Spectrum.

    www.autismithaca.org
    (607)257-3371, Kim Fezza

  • Bereaved Parents Support Group

    Peer-run group serving parents or grandparents who have lost a child or grandchild.

    2nd Tuesday of the month
    5:30pm
    172 East King Rd.
    Ithaca NY
    (607)255-9470, Carol Troise
    www.hospicare.org

  • Ithaca Bipolar/Manic Depression Support Group

    A group for people who are bipolar or anyone affected by a person with bipolar disorder.

    2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
    7:30pm
    100 West Seneca St
    Ithaca NY
    (607) 273-0266

  • Cancer Education and Support Group

    An educational and supportive program for men and women with any type of cancer.

    2nd Wednesday of Month
    4:30pm
    Bonnie Howell Education Center
    Cayuga Medical Center
    Ithaca NY

  • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

    Supportive group for grandparents raising their school-aged grandchildren.

    4th Monday of the Month
    6:30pm
    521 West Seneca St.
    Ithaca NY
    (607)273-7494

  • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

    Provides support for parents, spouses, siblings, children and friends to people with mental illness.

    1st Tuesday of the month
    104 East Lewis St.
    Ithaca NY
    Call (607)273-2462 for more info.

  • Parent Support Group

    An educational support group for families who have children with special needs, or parents who have a mental health diagnosis.

    1st Monday of the month
    6:30pm
    614 West State St.
    Ithaca NY

  • PTSD Ithaca

    Social, educational, and self-help support group to assist those individuals in and around Ithaca who have been diagnosed with (or think they may have) post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Mondays
    6-7:00pm
    First Baptist Church
    Dewitt Park, Ithaca