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How do Support Groups work?

Support groups are organized to help people through an entire range of life stages and crisis. They are a place for people to give and receive both emotional and practical support as well as to exchange information. The main theme is “You are not alone”. Support groups are made up of individuals who share or have shared similar experiences. Support groups are available for friends and family who also seek information to explore various...
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Support Groups - Local Resources   

Alcoholics Anonymous/ Al-Anon
Contact the Council on Alcohol & Substance Abuse of Livingston County
Call (585) 335-5052 or (585) 346-3050 for days, times, and locations.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups
This group meets twice a month at the following location and times:
The 2nd Tuesday of each month, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Geneseo Methodist Church, Route 63 at Court St., Geneseo

The 1st Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Noyes Memorial Hospital Conference Center, Dansville 
Contact Wellness Dept. at (585) 335-4355.
or the Alzheimer's Association at (585) 760-5500.

Bereavement Support Group
Sponsored by the Livingston County Department of Health.
Contact the Health Department at (585) 243-7299 for dates and times.

Brain Injury Support Group

Call Brain Injury Association of NYS to locate nearest group.

(518) 459-7911 or Family Help Line (800) 228-8201

Cardiac Support Group
This group meets every other month.
Contact the Health Department at (585) 243-7299 for dates and times.

Caregiver's Support Group (Non-Specific)
This group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
It meets at Zion Episcopal Church, which is located on the circle in Avon.
Contact the Mental Health Association at (585) 226-3150 for more information.

Colostomy Support

Support is available through the Volunteer Department at Noyes Hospital; Call (585) 335-4355.

Depression Support Group
This groups meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 23 Main Street Geneseo
For questions, or more information, please call the Mental Health Association at (585) 226-3150 or by  email: echichester@mharochester.org

Diabetes Support Groups
This group meets at several different times and locations:
1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Sponsored by the Livingston County Health Department.
Contact the Health Department at (585) 243-7299 for the exact days and location.

Domestic Violence, sponsored by Chances and Changes
This group meets at several different times and locations:

Monday 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Mt. Morris
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Geneseo
Friday 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Mt. Morris
Contact Chances and Changes at (585) 658-3940 for exact locations and any questions.

Stroke Support
Individuals may call (585) 346-6350 for the lending library or one-on-one support.
Call (585) 335-4327 for information on a support group for stroke survivors and care-givers.

Parents of Children with Diabetes Support Group
This group meets 6 times through out the year.
It is sponsored by the Livingston County Health Department.
Contact the Health Department at (585) 243-7299 for meeting dates and locations.