Support Groups in the Mohawk Valley
For specific times, dates and place of meetings, call the numbers below:
Alphabetical group listings
 BEREAVEMENT |
Those So Young: A support group for bereaved parents and grandparents
866-4590, 866-1349 |
For bereaved parents with Sister Rose Troy: 724-2221, 724-6105 |
Bereavement group: held at the Ava Dorfman Senior Citizens Center in Rome
337-7954 |
Bereavement support group: To help cope with the losses of aging,
732-8011, 337-7954 |
| Bereavement support groups with Sister Rose Troy: 724-2221, 724-6105 |
| GOAL bereavement support group: 866-4292, 866-4596 |
| Herkimer County Walkers: A walking group for Herkimer County residents who have experienced a death, 735-6484 |
Herkimer County Passages: For any adult that has experienced a death,
735-6484 |
| Hospice bereavement: Groups for all ages, including children, 735-6484 |
| Hospice Walkers: A walking group for bereaved adults, 735-6484 |
| Journey Together: A social group for bereaved, 735-6484 |
| Mohawk Valley Support Group: Web site |
| Passages: For the newly bereaved, 735-6484 |
Pathways Group: For anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one,
732-2164, 724-0218 |
| Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death support group: For anyone whose life has been impacted by the loss of pregnancy or an infant death, 363-5490 |
| Share Group (Hospice): For those who have had a child die through miscarraige, stillbirth or SIDS, 735-6484 |
| Suicide Survivors: For those who have experienced the death of a loved one by suicide, 724-2221, 724-6105 |
| Teens Grieve Too: 735-6484, 697-5040 |
| Widowed Persons Service: 866-9288 |
| Widows/Widowers Support Group: 735-6210 |
| Widows/Widowers I: For age 65 and older, 724-2221, 724-6105 |
| Widows/Widowers II: For ages 20-64, 724-2221, 724-6105 |
| What About Me? For children 5-12 who have experienced the death of a loved one, 735-6484 |
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 CANCER |
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After Breast Cancer: Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, 724-8125 |
| Cancer Support Group: Hannah-Lee House, Cooperstown, (607) 547-3510 |
| Cancer Support Group: Regional Cancer Center, Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, 624-4371 |
| Caring and Sharing Cancer Support Group: For cancer patients and their families and friends, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, 633-9666 |
| Look Good...Feel Better: Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, 1-800-ACS-2345 |
| Lymphedema Support Group: Sitrin Medical Rehabilitation Center, 797-8000 ext. 424 |
| Lymphedema Support Group: Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, 624-5462 |
| Oncology Support Group: (607) 547-3510 |
| Man to Man: A support group for prostate cancer patients and their families, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, 1-800-954-3446, Cooperstown, (607) 547-3510 |
Man to Man: A prostate cancer information and Support
Group, Herkimer, sponsored by the American Cancer Society,
1-800-ACS-2345 or 1-315-724-8126 |
| Reach to Recovery: One-on-one support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, 724-8125 |
| Rome Breast Cancer Support Group: 827-4605 |
| US TOO: For prostate cancer patients, 738-6433, 738-6243 |
| YWCA Encore: For women who have had breast cancer, 732-2159 |
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 HEART AND STROKE |
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Hoping Hearts: Pediatric heart disease support group, 336-2854, 798-6072, 797-8906 |
| Mended Hearts Inc.: In-patient visitation, survivors and family support telephone network programs. Survivors of heart disease/stroke volunteers: 797-8906 |
| Post-Stroke Support Group: Rome Memorial Hospital, contact Gail Barone, 338-7062 |
| Stroke Patients Support Group: Faxton Hospital Department of Rehabilitation Services, 624-5449 |
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 MEDICAL CONDITIONS |
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AIDS Community Resources: 793-0661 |
| The Central New York Chapter of the American Syringomyelia Alliance Project Inc.: 865-7498 |
| Amputee Support Network: Janus Park Supportive Living Community on North Medical Center Campus, Liverpool, 475-6038 |
| ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group: 732-4080 |
| Alzheimer's Caregiver and Care Receiver Support Group: 797-4642 |
| Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups: 867-1121, 867-1124, 732-1437, 697-5700, 798-5456 |
| CNY Alzheimer's Association 101 Workshop: Utica/Yorkville, 736-1005 |
| CNY Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Groups: 337-7954, 797-3570, 866-6964, ext. 260, 867-1204, 363-5490, 736-1005 |
| Madison County Office For The Aging Caregiver Support Group: 697-5700 |
| Better Breathers Club: 735-9225, 823-5370 |
| Brain Injury Association of New York State Support Group (formerly New York State Head Injury Association): 797-4642 |
| Caring Parents: For parents dealing with a child's chronic or serious illness, 735-6487 ext. 243 |
| Cataract Care Center Support Group: 724-2020 |
| Celiac Support Group of the Mohawk Valley: 736-6981, 865-4247 |
| Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group: 797-2233 |
| Central New York Autism Support Group: 798-4006, ext. 372 |
| Central New York Dystonia Support Group: 853-5076 |
| Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders Support Group (CHADD): 867-5730 |
| Chronic Fatigue: 736-2414 |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-Fibromyalgia: 624-4377 |
| Circle of Caring: 866-3330, ext. 146 |
| Diabetes Adult Support Group: 736-5184 |
| Diabetes Support Group: For parents of children with diabetes, 735-0591, 798-6769 |
| Down Syndrome Parent Support Group: 798-4006 |
| Endometriosis Support Group of Central New York: 697-2560 |
| Endometriosis Support Group of Herkimer County: 866-7739 |
| Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group: 797-7392, ext. 375 |
| Greater Utica-Rome Chapter of the United Ostomy Association: 768-3735 |
| Handicapped People of the Mohawk ValleySupport Group: 724-5609 |
| Hard of Hearing People Inc.: 735-4114 |
| Headache Support Group: 1-800-372-7742 |
| Herkimer County Endometriosis Support Group: 866-7739 |
| Ileitis/Colitis Support Group: 894-9860 |
| Kidney Society of the Mohawk Valley: Support group for dialysis patients, 732-5340, 336-8699 |
| Laryngectomy Support Group: St. Elizabeth Medical Center, 734-3238 |
| Lost Cords: A support group for laryngectomy patients, 823-1000, ext. 4347 |
Lupus Foundation of Mid and Northern NY:
315-829-4272 or 1-866-258-7874 |
| Lymphedema Support Group: Sitrin Medical Rehabilitation Center, 797-8000 |
| Mohawk Valley Environmental Illness Support Group: 866-9959, 845-8787 |
| Mohawk Valley Support Group: For people with visual impairment, meetings in Herkimer, 866-1635 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups: 866-7138 (Herkimer), 724-1632, 797-1614 (Utica), 338-7101 (Rome) |
| Neuropathy Support Group: 866-5227 |
| Organ Transplant Support Group: For potential recipients, survivors and family members of heart and other organ transplants, 866-1995, 894-5176 |
| Osteoporosis Support Group: Sitrin Medical Rehabilitation Center, 797-8000, ext. 430 |
| Parent Support Group: For deaf/hard of hearing children, 337-8400, ext. 410 |
| Parents of Children with Autism: 336-8301 |
| Parents of Children with Down Syndrome: 724-6907, ext. 2226 |
| Parents of Children with Handicapping Conditions Support Group of Rome: 336-8301 |
| Parents of Wheezers Educational Resource (POWER): A support group for parents of children with asthma, 738-6209 |
| Parkinson Support Group of Central New York: 337-2467, 797-2578, 866-3594, 732-5639 |
| Patients with Automatic Internal Cardiovertor Defibrillator Support Group: 798-6204 |
| People With A Visual Impairment Support Group: Meets at Stone Church in Clinton, 853-6038 or 853-6716 |
| Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group: (518) 725-4687, or write P.O. Box 1174, Gloversville, NY 12078 |
| Post-Polio Support Group: 733-4138 |
| Rainbow I: For any child age 5 to 18 who is dealing with a chronic or serious illness, 735-6487, ext. 243 |
| Rainbow II: For children dealing with any physical illness within the family, 735-6487, ext. 243 |
| Restless Legs Syndrome Support Group: 841-4119 |
| Rome/Oneida County Epilepsy Support Network: 797-7020 |
| St. Elizabeth Lost Cord Laryngectomy Support Group: 734-3238, 734-3475 |
| Scleroderma Foundation: 797-5528 |
| Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing (SHHH): 735-4114 |
| SETRC Support Group: For parents of children with disabilities, 361-5543 |
| Sharing Life: A support group focused on people who have received organ transplants in Central New York, 476-0311, (800) 558-5277 |
| Sibling Club of United Cerebral Palsy: 724-6907, ext. 2226 |
| Support Group for people with a visual impairment: 733-4742 |
| Support Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired: 853-1224 |
| Transplant Support Group: For individuals who have had or will have organ transplants, 866-1995, 894-5176 |
| United Ostomy Support Group: 798-8345 |
| Utica Bariatric Support Group: 824-1630 |
| Women HIV Positive Support Group: 724-6146 |
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 DEPENDENCIES, ADDICTIONS, ANXIETY AND MENTAL ILLNESS |
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Alateen: For teens affected by drug abuse or alcoholism of others, 736-6438 |
| Al-Anon: 733-9362, (888) 425-2666 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous: 732-6880, 337-5160, 366-5454 |
| Alliance for the Mentally Ill: 733-7115 |
| Brian's Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Support Group: 768-7031, 735-2370 |
| CNY Hypnosis: Get help with quitting smoking, weight loss, stress reduction and elimination of phobias, 796-1062 |
| Coke Enders: 724-5168 |
| Double Trouble in Recovery: For individuals who are dually diagnosed (addictions, psychiatric disabilities, etc.), 732-5377 |
| Fears, Anxiety, Panic Support Group (F.A.P.): 853-6806, 736-4584 |
| Floyd TOPS nonprofit weight loss group: 865-5461 |
| Gamblers Anonymous: 732-8521 |
| Hypnosis Center: For weight loss or stop smoking, 738-0000 |
| IWON: A support group for ex-smokers, 797-3401 |
| Job Club: For persons with mental illness interested in finding employment, 738-1428 |
| L.E.A.P.S. and BOUNDS: To help those with a range of eating problems through group process, nutritional education, self-exploration and insight, 768-8900 |
| Nar-Anon Group: Helps the family of the user attain serenity and a more normal home life, regardless of whether or not he/she has stopped using, 337-7664 |
| Narcotics Anonymous: 853-4413 |
| Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Support Group: For sufferers of OCD and their family members, 768-7031, 735-2370 |
| Overcomers Outreach: A 12-step program for freedom from problems, compulsions and co-dependencies, meets in Rome, 865-6588 |
| Overeaters Anonymous: For all who wish to stop eating compulsively. No dues or fees, weekly meetings in Utica and surrounding areas, 797-5339 |
| Recovery Inc: A support group for persons with nervous symptoms, depression and fears, meets 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church, 736-1563, 843-7631 |
| Reformers Unanimous: An international faith-centered addictions program for adults who struggle with addiction or “stubborn habits," 736-2179 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon), 335-0602 |
| Sex Addicts Anonymous: 695-8772 or write: P.O. Box 684, Utica, NY 13503 |
| SOS: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Ourselves, 339-8435, 334-2831 |
| Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 337-2060, 894-3331, 894-7526 |
| Weight Loss Support Group: 336-9681 |
| Weight Watchers: 724-4618 |
 FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS |
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| Association of Children for the Enforcement of Support Inc: Oneida and Herkimer County Chapter, 737-5625, 735-8896 |
| Caregivers Resource Group: For relatives raising children, 798-9164 |
| Caregiver Support Group: 798-5456 |
| Children of Divorce: A support group to help children cope through separation and divorce, 363-5211 |
| Co-dependents Anonymous (CODA): 733-7128 |
| Domestic Violence Open Support Group: YWCA of the Mohawk Valley, 732-2159, ext. 242 |
| Domestic Violence Program of Herkimer County: A support group for victims of domestic violence, 24-hour hot line, 866-0458 |
| The Endeavor: A meeting place for HIV-positive people and their significant others, 735-1393 |
| Focus on Fertility: Sponsored by Advanced Fertility Diagnostics, 735-2229 |
| Foster and Adoptive Family Support Services Inc: 724-2989, 724-5753 |
| Getting Free: For formerly battered women, 732-2159 |
| Gay and Lesbian Circle: 732-5377 |
| Guys Responding and Demanding Safety (GRADS): Asocially interactive roup for gay, bisexual and questioning men, (888) 475-2437 |
| Grandparents and Other Relatives as Parents Support Group: Caregiver support for grandparents and other relatives raising minor children, 798-5456 |
| Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group: 853-4061, 684-7870 |
| Greater Utica Lambda Fellowship Inc: For lesbians and gays, 894-3565 |
| Healing Celebration: For adult survivors of child sexual abuse, 732-2159 |
| International Cesarean Awareness Network: 736-4552, 733-4350 |
| La Leche League: Support and information for breast-feeding mothers, 337-5808 |
| LBGT Group: A social support group for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered people in the Rome area, 894-2153 |
| Learning Disability Association of the Mohawk Valley Information/Support Group: 797-1253 |
| Mothers of Multiples: 738-9567 |
| Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): Support and encouragement for mothers with children 0-6 years old, 337-8785 |
| Natural Family Planning Couple to Couple League: 339-2143 |
| New Visions/Adoption Information and Exchange Services: Dealing with adopting “special needs” children, 724-1471 |
| Oneida County Long Term Care Ombudsman Family Support Group: Utica Chapter, American Red Cross, 733-4666 |
| Parents at Crosswords Support Group: For divorced or separated individuals, 798-9164 |
| Parents for Positive Change: Peer support group for parents of Utica School students who have a disability, 738-0205 or 735-2627 |
| Parent to Parent of NYS: Connect with parents of children with special needs or health care conditions, (800) 305-8815 |
| Parent Support Group: For parents of children with developmental disabilities, 363-8970 |
| Parents/Children Who Have Learning Differences/Difficulties: 823-4900 |
| Parents Without Partners Inc. Mohawk Valley Chapter: Social, recreational and educational activities for adults and families, 942-5686, after 6:30 p.m. |
| P-FLAG Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: 853-2601, 853-6384, 896-2198 |
| Promise Keepers: Christian-based support group in Boonville for men to talk to other men, 942-4829, 942-2626 |
| Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP): A support group if you are a relative raising a child, 684-7870 |
| Self-Esteem: To learn ways to increase self-esteem and support each other, 732-5377 |
| Sexual Abuse Support Group: Discuss ways of dealing with sexual abuse and being able to have closure, open to men and women, 732-5377 |
| Single With Children: For parents who are single through death, divorce, separation or never married, 768-9575 |
| Smart Singles Christian Support Group: 768-7281, 733-4640 |
| Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP): 896-2481 |
| Sociable Singles: A gathering for social, cultural and sporting activities, 336-2442, after 3 p.m. |
| Spring House Family Group: 738-1428 |
| Support Group for Young Parents: The Family Place, St. Francis de Sales Community Center, 309 Genesee St., Utica. 738-9773 |
| Teen Parenting Club: Cornhill Community for Change, Church of the Latter Day Saints at the Loretto Site, Elm Street. 724-8487 |
| Teens and Parents In Need of Guidance Support Group (TAPING): 822-3097, 822-4000 |
| The Third Option: For couples or individuals who want to work on building interpersonal relationship skills that will benefit them in their roles as single mothers and fathers, in marriage, or in work situations, 894-9917 |
| Utica-Cornhill Family Support Group: 797-7020 |
| YWCA Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Services hotline: 797-7740 |
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