• Alzheimer’s Disease Support Groups
800-272-3900
www.communityresourcefinder.
To find a support group, go to website above, click on “Programs and Events” and enter your location. Can also access information and verify group meeting days, times and locations by calling.
• Brain Injury Support Groups
607-283-2163
Caregivers brain injury support group (virtual). Second Tuesday of each month, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Co-facilitated by Kelly Hindes (BIANYS) and Manny Pelligra (Caregiver)
Evening caregivers brain injury support group (virtual)
1st Thursday of each month, 6:30– 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Kelly Hindes, 607-283-2163
Email: khindes@bianys.org
Parent Support Group (Virtual)
For parents raising children with brain injuries under the age of 18
2nd Monday of each month, 7-8 p.m.
Contact: Danielle Bergson, Email: parentsg23@gmail.com
Co-facilitated by Danielle Bergson (Parent) and William Watson (Neuropsychologist)
Rochester Support Group (Virtual)
2nd Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Contact: BIANYS
518-459-7911 • Email: ecreamer@bianys.org
• Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club
255 Alexander St., Rochester, NY 14607 • 585-423-9700
All in-person meetings are held at nonprofit’s Alexander Street offices unless stated on the nonprofit’s calendar. Those who want to join groups must become members of Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club. Anyone can join and membership is free, though new members must fill out some forms, including a confidentiality agreement.
• Caregiver Support Groups
CURE Childhood Cancer Association Parent Advocate Program
200 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620 • 585-473-0180
A peer-to-peer model to support parents who have a child who is undergoing treatment for cancer or a chronic blood disorder. The Parent Advocates are parents who have gone through that experience, and can provide emotional support during that difficult time.
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Parent Networking Support Group
585-719-3480
The term “fetal alcohol spectrum disorders” (FASDs) describes a constellation of effects that are seen in those who have had prenatal exposure to alcohol. This group provides networking opportunities and support for parents of children with FASD. Group meets online one Wednesday a month from 10-11 a.m. For more information and the next meeting date, call or email Jennifer Faringer at the telephone number or address above. For more information on FASD, go to: https://ncadd-ra.org/
• NCADD-RA
1931 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624 • 585-719-3480 • 585-719-3481
Group meets online one Wednesday a month. Call Jennifer Faringer, 585-719-3480, for the exact dates and times.