Helen Hayes Hospital offers an array of support groups which are open to the community. The groups serve a dual purpose: They provide valuable information as well as serving as a support mechanism for individuals coping with disabling disorders. Some sessions feature guest speakers, while others follow a more informal agenda. Time is always allowed for questions and answers and for participants to share information. For additional information on any group, contact the person indicated.
Brain Injury
For family members and friends of traumatic brain injury survivors. Meets the third Sunday of every month, from 1:00-2:00p.m.
in the Transitional Rehabilitation
Center. For information call Renee Reichenbach,
845-786-4044.
Brain Injury Family/Survivor Support
Group
The Brain Injury Association of New York holds its Rockland
County chapter family support group the second Monday of each
month at 6:30p.m. in the Auditorium. Meeting is open to family members of and survivors of a brain
injury. For information call Barry Dain at 845-786-4043 or call the Brain Injury Association, 1-800-228-8201.
Osteoporosis Club
Professionals from the New York State Osteoporosis Prevention
and Education Program (NYSOPEP) present information on the
latest medications, nutritional guidelines, research and other
important topics. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, Noyes Conference Center, from 10:00-11:00a.m. For information call 845-786-4772.
Stroke Club
For survivors of stroke and their families and caregivers.
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month, in the Noyes Conference
Center, from 10:00a.m.-12:00 noon. For information call Alyssa Chagares at 845-786-4200.
Spinal Cord Injury
Bi-weekly (every other week), Wednesdays,
Jan. 6 & 20; Feb. 3 & 17; March 3, 17 & 31
6:00pm, 2nd floor Dining room.
Open to individuals living with SCI, their families and friends.
For information,
call Matt Castelluccio at 845-786-4950.
MS Support Group
For people living with MS. The meetings are directed by a
volunteer member of the MS Society. For information call 845-425-3520. |
