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 are always looking for ways to cope.
    Contact: Kim Tait, (607) 772-1433

    Meeting: 7:00pm- 4th Thursday of each month
    Lourdes At Home Care
    4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal NY

  • Depression & Bipolar Alliance

    Meets every Monday at 7:00pm

    1st & 2nd Monday of month meets in Fireside Room
    3rd & 4th Monday of the month meets in Social Hall

  • Empty Arms

    Meets 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 7-9:00pm

    UHS Wilson Hospital, Picciano Bldg, 4th Floor, Room 2
    Johnson City NY

    For more information please contact (607)763-6655

  • Epilepsy Support Group

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

    Contact: Sue Skretta, (607) 723-4203

    Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of each month- Call for times
    Wilson Hospital, Picciano Building
    Arch Street | Johnson City, NY 13790

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    Adults with Epilepsy Support Group

    Contact: (877) 214-7715
    Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm
    *August Meeting: Highland Park, Endwell
    Wilson Hospital, Picciano Building (4th floor- Room 5A)
    Arch Street | Johnson City, NY 13790

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    Teens with Epilepsy Support Group

    Contact: (877) 214-7715
    Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm *August Meeting: Highland Park, Endwell
    Wilson Hospital, Picciano Building (4th floor- Room 4)
    Arch Street | Johnson City, NY 13790

  • 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

    Contact: Beth Schumaker, (607) 771-8498

    Meeting: Call for dates and times
    Cyber Café West
    176 Main Street | Binghamton, NY 13905

  • Southern Tier Asperger Syndrome Support Group

    A support group for individuals (mainly adults 18+) with Asperger’s Syndrome or other similar Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Families & friends of those affected, as well as people who are just interested, are also welcome to attend the meetings.

    Contact: (607) 722-0467

    Meeting: 1:00pm-3:00pm- 3rd Saturday of every month
    Wilson Hospital, Picciano Building (4th floor- Room 5A)
    Arch Street | Johnson City, NY 13790

Chenango County

  • Chenango Adoption/Foster Family Group:

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

    Meeting: 6:30pm- 2nd Monday of every month
    The Café Connection
    28 South Broad Street | Norwich, NY 13815

  • 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. For more information, please contact Geri Barnes at 607-334-5596.

    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.

  • Empty Arms For families who have lost a pregnancy, infant, or child.

    Contact: Kathie Bohndorf, (607) 337-4145

    Meeting: 7:00-9:00pm- 3rd Thursday of every month
    Chenango Memorial Hospital (Private Dining Room)
    179 North Broad Street | Norwich, NY 13815

Delaware County

  • Alliance for the Mentally Ill

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

    Contact: (607) 563-3976 | (607) 746-3418

    Meeting: Call for times & locations

  • American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) of Delhi, NY

    Persons 50 years and older

    Contact: Charlotte Springer, (607)432-1767
    Meetings held at Senior Center on Court Street, Delhi, NY

    Meeting: 1st Wednesday of each month (March-December)
    Delhi Senior Center
    6 Court Street | Delhi, NY 13753

  • Double Trouble in Recovery

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

    Contact: (607) 865-3164

    Meeting: Monday(1pm), Wednesday(4pm), Friday(11am)
    Rehabilitation Support Services (3rd Floor Conference Room)
    132 Delaware Street | Walton, NY 13856

  • Low Vision Support Group

    Meets monthly at a private residence in Delaware County.

    For more info, contact Loni Cordilione, AVRE Vision Rehab Therapist, at (607)724-2428.

  • STAR Group

    The Parent Support Group that meets at the Delaware County Resource Center, Hamden, NY has been renamed “The STAR Group”; the name stands for Sharing Tools and Resources and is reflective of what transpires during the meetings.
    Families of children with disabilities share their own personal experiences of what has or has not worked during their journey to understanding and advocating for their children; they participate in workshops, are exposed to various resources, and learn techniques that enhance their children’s lives.
    The STAR Group meets the 1st Thursday and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Delaware County Resource Center, State Hwy 10, Hamden, NY, 6:30 – 8 pm; babysitting is provided. Call (607)865-7126 ext. 139 or e-mail B.Thompson@delarc.org to learn more about this group.

    To hear what parents are saying about it, visit YouTube at http://youtu.be/ZENc0fEZ79A

Otsego County

  • American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) of Oneonta, NY

    Persons 50 years and older.

    Contact: Charlotte Springer, (607)432-1767

    Meeting: 3rd Thursday of every Month (September-June)
    Elm Park United Methodist Church
    401 Chestnut Street | Oneonta, NY 13820

  • BIANYS of NYS

    Brain Injury Support Group held on the last Monday of the month, 1:00pm
    Caregivers Support Group held on the last Monday of the month, 4:00pm

    Fox Care Center,
    Fox Care Dr, Route 7
    Oneonta NY

    For more information, please contact Cuca Roberts at croberts@bianys.org.

  • The Compassionate Friends

    Offers friendships and understanding who are grieving over the death of a child

    Contact: Paula (607)433-2492

    Meeting: 7pm, 3rd Thursday of each month
    Oneonta Chapter, First United Methodist Church
    66 Chestnut St. | Oneonta, NY 13820

  • Families Together in the Southern Tier

    For families raising children with emotional, behavioral, or social issues. Childcare is available and a light dinner is provided, please RSVP by the Friday prior to the group by calling 607-432-0001.

    4th Monday of month
    5:30-7:30pm
    FRN, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta NY
    Call 607-432-0001 for more info.

  • NAMI Family Support

    NAMI maintains a support group for families and friends of loved ones who have a mental illness in order to provide a network for sharing our experiences, strength, hope, and knowledge.

    2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month, 6:00-7:30pm

    Foxcare Center, Classroom C
    Foxcare Drive, Route 7, Oneonta NY

    For more information, contact Kim at (607)351-3392

  • Survivors of Suicide

    Bereavement support group for people who have lost loved ones due to suicide

    Contact: (607) 547-3767

    Meeting: 7-9pm, 1st Tuesday of each month
    First United Methodist Church
    66 Chestnut Street | Oneonta, NY 13820

Tompkins County

  • Autism Support Group

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

    Contact: Kim Fezza, (607) 257-3371 *Call for location & times

  • Bereaved Parents Support Group

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

    Contact: Carol Troise, (607) 255-9470

    Meetings: 5:30pm, 2nd & 4th Mondays of the Month
    172 East King Road | Ithaca, NY 14850

  • Caregiver Support Group

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

    Contact: Marilyn, (607) 274-5488

    Meeting: 7-8:30pm, 3rd Wednesday of each month
    Lifelong Lounge
    119 W. Court Street | Ithaca, NY 14850

  • Cancer Education and Support Group

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

    Contact: Bob Riter (607)277-0960

    Meeting: 4:30pm- 2nd Wednesday of every month
    Bonnie Howell Education Center, Cayuga Medical Center
    101 Dates Drive | Ithaca, NY 14850

  • Depression Support Group

    Meets Thursdays at 5:30pm

    Finger Lakes Independence Center
    215 Fifth St.
    Ithaca, NY

    For more information, contact Larry Roberts (607)272-2433

  • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

    Supportive group for grandparents raising their school-aged grandchildren.

    Contact: (607) 273-7494

    Meeting: 6:30pm, 4th Monday of every month
    521 West Seneca Street | Ithaca, NY 14850

  • Ithaca Bipolar/Manic Depression Support Group

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

    Contact: (607) 273-0266

    Meeting: 7:30pm, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month
    100 West Seneca Street | Ithaca, NY 14850

  • Ithaca Epilepsy Support Group

    Meets 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 6:00-8:00pm

    Downtown Tompkins Public Library
    101 East Green St.
    Ithaca NY

  • Low Vision Support Group

    Meets 1st Tuesday of the Month (except July, August, & December), 1:00-2:30pm

    Finger Lakes Independence Center
    215 Fifth St, Ithaca NY

    For more information, contact Sherry Thurston (607)272-2433

  • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

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

    Contact: (607) 273-2462

    Meeting: First Tuesday of each month, *call for times
    104 East Lewis Street | Ithaca, NY

  • Parent Support Group

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

    Contact: (607)273-9250

    Meeting: 6:30pm, First Monday of each month
    Mental Health Association
    614 West State Street | Ithaca, NY 14850

  • 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.

    Contact: Jim (607)382-1846 or Tom (607)279-0772

    Meeting: Mondays, 6-7pm
    First Baptist Church, DeWitt Park
    309 North Cayuga Street
    Ithaca, NY 14850

  • Survivors of Suicide

    Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7:00pm

    124 East Court St.
    Ithaca NY

    For more information, contact (607)272-1505