Self Help & Support Groups

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Caregiver Support Group

Meets the 2nd & fourth Thursday, 6:30-7:45pm. of each month! Phoenicia Firehouse, Rt 214, Phoenicia.

Al-Anon Meeting

Steppin Up Group! Every Tuesday 6pm. United Methodist Church, 25 Church, Phoenicia.

Overeaters Anonymous

Mondays, 5:15pm. United Methodist Church, Grove St, New Paltz. Check MidHudsonOA.org for other times and locations. 845-657-6603.

Ulster County Lyme Support Group

4th Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm. Come talk tips, tools and ticks. Sustainable Living Resource Center, 150 Cottekill Road, Rosendale. For more info, Rick 845-616-5410. Free.

Free Holistic Self-Care Classes.

1st Thursday, 7-8:30pm. A variety of holistic practitioners teach skills for supporting your own radiant health. Sponsored by the Rondout Valley Holistic Health Community at the Marbletown Community Center. Info: rvhhc.org, info@rvhhc.org.

Al Anon

Thursdays, 1pm. Family of New Paltz, 51 Rt. 32 North, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-6605.

Overeaters Anonymous

Thursdays, 6:15pm.St. Charles Borromeo Church – Msgr. Robert Moore Hall, 2212 Rt 44/55 Gardiner. Info: MidHudsonOA.org

Steps of Meditation

Thursdays, 6:30 – 8pm. Free weekly classes. Learn the fundamentals for an effective meditation experience. Peace Village Retreat Center, 54 O’Hara Road, Haines Falls. Info: 518-589-5000, bkwsu.org & peacevillage@bkwsu.org.

Compassionate Communication Practice Circle

Thursdays, 7:15 – 9pm. Fellowship of Reconciliation (F.O.R.), 521 N. Broadway, Upper Nyack. Contact Mike Murphy at mike@speakspeace.com . Other projects: hudvalfor.org.

Free Holistic Self-Care Classes

1st Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm. A variety of holistic practitioners teach skills for supporting your own radiant health. Sponsored by the Rondout Valley Holistic Health Community at the Marbletown Community Center, Route 209, Stone Ridge. Infor: www.rvhhc.org or info@rvhhc.org.

Over-Eaters Anonymous

Saturdays, 9am. Christ The King Episcopal Church, 3021 State Route 213 E, Stone Ridge. Info: 845-255-4072 orwww.MidHudsonOA.org.

Co-Dependents Anonymous

Saturdays, 10:30am. Family of New Paltz, 51 Rt 32 North, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-6605.

LGBTQ Community for Racial Justice

2nd & 4th Sundays, 3-5pm. at the LGBTQ Community Center,300 Wall Street, Kingston. For more info, call Janet: 845-797-7691.

Caregiver Support Group

2nd & 4Th Thursday, 6:30-7:45pm. Phoenicia Firehouse, Phoenicia.

Families Anonymous (FA)

For relatives and friends of those suffering from alcoholism, opioid or other drug addiction, or any addictive behavior. On-going, Saturdays 6-7pm. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston. Info: quittalkingandstartdoing@gmail.com.

Al Anon

Thursdays, 1pm. Family of New Paltz, 51 Rt. 32 North, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-6605.

Nicotine Anonymous

Wednesdays at noon. The only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. At SUNY New Paltz, Vandenberg Bldg Room 106, Contact 845-464-4002.

Nicotine Anonymous

Wednesdays, 7pm. Second floor of the Education Bldg of Dutch Reform Church, 92 Huguenot St, New Paltz. Info: nicotine-anonymous.org Contact 845-687-7892.

Parkinson’s Dance & Exercise Class

Led by Anne Olin. For people with PD & other neurological disorders. Groups are challenging, creative and fun! $12. Meets every Thursday at 10am. Info: 845-679-6250.

Adult Children of Alcoholics

For those affected by growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home. Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston.

Substance Abuse Group

For individuals and families struggling with addition. Woodstock Therapy Center, Woodstock. For details, call 845-679-5551.

Caregiver Support Group

Tuesdays, 10-11:15am. Info: 845-338-2980. Town of Shandaken Town Hall,
7209 Route 28, Phoenicia.

AA – Tuesday & Thursday – 9 am

Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston. Info: 845-338-6759.

AA – Thursday 7 pm

Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston. Info: 845-338-6759.

Al-Anon – Tuesday, 7:15 pm

Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston. Info: 845-338-6759.

Clutterers’ Anonymous – 2nd & 4th Tuesday – 10 am

Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston. Info: 845-338-6759.

Debtors’ Anonymous (BDA) – Monday – 6:30 pm

Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston. Info: 845-338-6759.

GRASP (Autism Support Group) – 4th Saturday – 12 noon

Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston. Info: 845-338-6759.

Debtors’ Anonymous (DA) Wednesday – 6:30 pm

Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston. Info: 845-338-6759.

Cancer Support Groups Meet at Health Quest Facilities

Support Connections Inc. will host support group sessions for women with breast, ovarian or gynecological cancers at two Health Quest facilities. Preregistration for all groups is required. To register or learn more, women may call 914-962-6402 or 1-800-532-4290.

Hyde Park: Caregiver Support Group, Dutchess County

This event runs every third Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm of the month. Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Rt 9 & Church St, Hyde Park. Info: alzhudsonvalley.org; alzinternsarah@gmail.com; 845-471-2655 to RSVP.

Alcoholics Anyonymous Meeting

Fridays, 7:30pm. Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan. Info: 845-657-2482; olivefreelibrary.org.

Actors & Musician Creative Seed Support Group

Come share your work in progress! Wednesday nights 7 – 8:30pm. Admission by donation. Info: reikyogachant.com; 203-246-5711. Reiki Yoga Chant Healing Arts Center, Stone Ridge.

Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Parent Support Group Meeting in Oneonta

FREE Adoptive Parent support group. Childcare and light refreshments. Meets the third Saturday of each month 3-5pm at First United Methodist Church Oneonta, 66 Chestnut St, Oneonta. Info: info@affcny.org; 845-679-9900.

Caregiver’s Support Group – Cancer

Support group for those caring for a loved one with cancer. Meets the third Monday of every month, 5:30 – 7pm at Reuner Cancer Support House at 80 Mary’s Avenue in Kingston. Info: 845-339-2071. Oncology Support Program hosted by HealthAlliance Hospital/WMC Health. Info: oncology.support@hahv.org.

Younger Women’s Cancer Support Group

Share issues common to younger women living with cancer. Meets the third Thursday of every month, 5:30 – 7pm at Reuner Cancer Support House at 80 Mary’s Avenue in Kingston. Info: 845-339-2071. Oncology Support Program hosted by HealthAlliance Hospital/WMC Health. Info: oncology.support@hahv.org.

Men’s Cancer Support Group

Meets the first Thursday of every month, 5:30 – 7pm at Reuner Cancer Support House at 80 Mary’s Avenue in Kingston. Info: 845-339-2071. Oncology Support Program hosted by HealthAlliance Hospital/WMC Health. Info: oncology.support@hahv.org.

Women’s Cancer Support Group

Meets the third Friday of every month, 11am-12:30pm at Reuner Cancer Support House at 80 Mary’s Avenue in Kingston. Info: 845-339-2071. Oncology Support Program hosted by HealthAlliance Hospital/WMC Health. Info: oncology.support@hahv.org.

Integrative/Complementary Approaches to Cancer — a support group to share resources

Sponsored by the Oncology Support Program of HealthAlliance Hospital, WMC Health Network. Share resources and identify topics of interest. Guest presenters invited. Meets the first Wednesday of the month. 4:30-6:30pm. Reuner Cancer Support House – 80 Mary’s Ave. Kingston. Info: 845-339-2071; oncology.support@hahv.org.

New Paltz Lyme Support Group Meeting (3rd Tuesday of each month 7-9pm)

Saint Andrews Church (enter at back door), 163 Main St, New Paltz. Info: 845-616-5410.

Opiate Addiction Help

Are you, a Family Member, or Friend, Struggling with Opiate/Heroin Addiction? Meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 12-2pm. Narcan training offered for free, individual, on the spot training. Info: 845-340-9170, after hours 845-467-0861. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties.

Anger Management Groups

Men and Women’s 10-Week Programs at MHA, 845-339-9090 Ext. 2202.

Bereavement Groups Hospice

Info: 845-485-2273.

SAMSHA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Info: samhsa.gov/.

Substance Use Challenges & Support

Info: ulsterhelps.org/.

Rhinebeck Parkinson’s Decease Support Group

Monthly Support Group for both folks with PD and their caregivers. Meets Wednesdays, 2:30-4pm in the Rhinebeck Starr Library lower level. Interested in how medical marijuana can help you? We will have a speaker to discuss medical marijuana in general and as it relates to Parkinson’s specifically. Contact Glenn Smith with any questions at 973-906-3397

The Male Room

A support group for men, meets the second and fourth Thursday, 7:30pm of every month. Any man who is interested in attending is free to come. If possible, please contact Gary E. ahead of time at: scribeny@aol.com, or 908-754-1101. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock.

Substance Use Challenges & Support

Info: ulsterhelps.org/.

Touched by Addiction Support Group

Sponsored by Rt. 212 Coalition: 1 & 3rd Wednesday of every month, Woodstock Library 6:30-8pm. Info: rt212coalition.org/.

Al-Anon Support for families and Friends of Alcoholics

Info: 845-339-5116; al-anon-ulster-sullivan-ny.org/.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Traditional 12-step groups. Info: 845- 331-6360.

Alzheimer Support Listing of Groups in the Hudson Valley

Info: 845-471-2655.

Hudson Valley Hospice

Info: 845-485-2273.

Brain Injury, Support Group

Resource Center for Accessible Living
Traumatic Brain Injury; to facilitate in identifying and using resources, developing coping skills and adaptive behavior. Info: 845-331-0541; rcal.org.

JKS Bereavement Groups in Kingston & Ellenville

Info: 845-338-2980.

Oncology Support Program at Kingston Hospital

Info: 845-339-2082.

American Cancer Society

Info: 845-331-8300; 1-800-ACS-2345; cancer.org.

Debtors Anonymous

Toll Free Line: 800-421-2383.

People Peer Support Support Groups for Issues of Mental Health Recovery

Info: 845-331-4965. Sponsored by the Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL)

Support Groups for Various Disabilities

Info: 845-331-0541. Call the Wellness Coordinators with any questions about this Self Help Groups that you are searching for 845-339-9090 ext. 2207.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group of the Mid-Hudson Valley

Provides moral support and fellowship to people with Parkinson’s Disease, their families and caregivers. Info: 914-475-2793; midhudsonparkinsons.org.

Parkinson’s Disease

Free peer-led support Group at MHA. Info: 845-339-9090, ext 2206.

Lyme Disease Information -Ulster County Health Department

Info: 845-334-5527; health.ny.gov/publications/2813/index.htm; ulstercountyny.gov/health/health-education.

HIV/AIDS Mid-Hudson Care Center – Kingston Office

Counseling and testing, primary medical care, gynecological services, case management, peer support groups, nutritional counseling, limited transportation service for medical appointments.
Info: 845-339-6755.

Hepititus C Support Group – Albany

Info: albanygi.com.

Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL)

Info: 45-331-0541.

Coping with Anxiety & Depression Support Group at MHA

Info: 845-339-9090, ext. 2202.

Ulster County Eating Disorders Coalition

Info: eatingdisordersny.com.

Eating Disorder Support Groups for Adults

Info: 845-339-9090, ext. 2202.

National Eating Disorders Association

Info: 800-931-2237; nationaleatingdisorders.org.

Family Advocacy & Support

For families with members who have special needs. Info: 845-399-9090, ext 2304.

EVOLVE Helping men end violence

Info: 845-331-7080.

Family Support Groups

For individuals who have a family member with a mental health diagnosis. Info: 845-339-9090, ext. 2202.

Consumer Support & Educational Workshops

Info: 845-339-9090, ext. 2201 or 2202.

Parenting Classes MHA

Info: 845-339-9090, ext. 2801, Family Services: 845-331-5641.

Gamblers Anonymous Referrals

Information, multi-lingual help: 1-877-8HOPENY Gamblers Anonymous toll free hotline: 855-222-5542.

Men’s Support Group

The Male Room is a safe environment where men gather to discuss issues of importance in their lives. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Woodstock Library at 7:30 pm. Info: Gary @ 908-754-1101; scribeny@aol.com.

HealthAlliance Hospital offers Oncology Support Programs

WMC Health offers emotional support, wellness, integrative and healing arts programs for people affected by cancer including cancer support groups for women of all ages, young women, men, caregivers, women with ovarian cancer, & people living with metastatic. Info, times and dates: 845-339-2071; oncology.support@hahv.org; hahv.org/service/cancer-support-program. Herbert H. and Sofia P. Reuner Cancer Support House 80 Mary’s Ave, Kingston.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group of the Mid-Hudson Valley

Held every Fourth Friday of each from 10am-12 noon. Group offers support, information, educational speakers, exercise, social interaction and refreshments for people with PD, caregivers and friends. There is no charge for this group. Contact: Nancy Redkey, 914-475-2793; midhudsonparkinsons.org. Meets at the Unitarian Fellowship of Poughkeepsie, 67 South Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie.

Free Addiction Recovery Acupuncture Clinic

New Paltz Community Acupuncture will be offering a Free Addiction Recovery Acupuncture Clinic on Fridays from 7-9pm. A specific treatment using ear points only will be available free of charge. Come by and let acupuncture help to reduce cravings, assist the detox process, calm your nervous system, and support recovery. It is helpful for all types of addictions and all stages of recovery. Walk-ins only – first come, first served. 21 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz. For more information, call 845-255-2145 or log onto newpaltzacu.com.

Suicide Support Group

Support group for those adults who think about suicide. It is called “Live for Today” and it is open and confidential, welcoming anyone whether they’re in times of wellness or in times of need. It provides an opportunity to identify and connect with the part of us that wants to live, offer support to others and share coping tools. It meets every Tuesday from 5-6pm at 300 Aaron Court in Kingston. Info: 845-339-9090.

Men’s Support Group

Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Woodstock Library at 7:30 pm. The Male Room is a safe environment where men gather to discuss issues of importance in their lives. If interested, please contact Gary at 908-754-1101, or scribeny@aol.com.

Healing Hearts

A support group for families who have lost loved ones to sudden, tragic death

This is a new, informal, peer-led support group in which we
share our experiences, grief and recovery. Some of us have lost
children and spouses to overdose and suicide. We anticipate
new members may have different stories to tell, but believe we
all suffer from the same shock and grief. We don’t offer each
other advice, but we do offer compassion, listening and healing.
Whatever your experience, you are welcome. There is no cost
and no registration.
COVID masks required. Masks available at the door.

WHEN: Sundays at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Old Dutch Reformed Church
272 Wall Street – Second Floor
Kingston, NY

FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL:

healinghearts737@gmail.com