Support groups can help patients and families mange and cope with their illness or disabilities. Social workers lead a number of groups NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; all of the groups are offered free of charge. Please call the number indicated for more information about a specific group, which include the following:
Adolescents with Hemophilia Support Group
Support and an education group is offered for adolescents with a Hemophilia diagnosis. Call for a meeting schedule; there is no fee.
For more information contact Jacqueline Lefkowitz, LCSW, at (212) 746-4337
Adolescents with Hemophilia Support Group
Support and an education group is offered for adolescents with a Hemophilia diagnosis. Call for a meeting schedule; there is no fee.
For more information contact Jacqueline Lefkowitz, LCSW, at (212) 746-4337
Blood Related Cancers
In conjunction with the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, this group provides support and education for patients with leukemia or lymphoma and their family members. The group meets on the second Thursday of the month, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Dinner is provided. There is no fee.
For more information, call Dory Hottensen, LCSW, at (212) 746-4347
Bone Marrow Transplant Orientation Group
This group, for bone marrow transplant patients and their family members, requires a physician referral. The Pre-hospitalization Group meets monthly on Thursdays (date and time varies). There is no fee.
For more information, contact the Program Coordinator:
Colleen Hayes, at (212) 746-2119
Co-leader: Linda Halperin, LCSW
Burn Survivors Group
This group offers support and information for burn survivors, family members, and friends. Meetings are on the first Monday of the month, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. There is no fee.
For more information, contact Joyce Scheimberg, LCSW, at (212) 746-3108
Caregivers Group
The Caregivers Group offers support for spouses and adult children who are caring for patients aged 60 and older. You may join a group that either meets every Monday, from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, or 6:00 - 7:30, or every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. There is no fee.
For more information, contact Dionisio Cruz LCSW, at (212) 746-4663.
Chronically Ill Depressed Women's Group
This support and discussion group for adult women 19 years of age and older meets every other Wednesday, from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. There is no fee. Call before attending.
For more information contact Jill Stolbach, LCSW, at (212) 746-4343
Epilepsy Support Group
The Weill Cornell Epilepsy Center hosts a monthly Patient and Family Education Series. These seminars are for patients, family members and care partners. These seminars will offer the latest information in the field of epilepsy, and will address the special concerns of those living with epilepsy. In addition to a brief talk by a guest speaker, the seminars will offer an opportunity to participate in a group discussion.
The seminars are held once a month on Thursday evenings. For more information and to RSVP contact Ludmilya Jovine, LCSW, BCD at (212) 746-2471.
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Support and education is offered for patients with multiple myeloma and their family members. The group meets on the second Thursday of the month, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. There is no fee.
For more information, call Karen Pekle, ANP, at (212) 746-3964
Co-leader Linda Halperin, LCSW
New York Brain Tumor Support Group
This support and discussion for patients and family cmembers meets on the first Wednesday of the month, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. There is no fee.
For more information call Wendy Mitchell, LMSW, at (212) 746-3986
Parents Of Children with Hemophilia and other Bleeding Disorders
This is a support and education group for parents of children up to 18 years of age. Meetings are held on Wednesdays, once every 6 weeks, from 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm. There is no fee.
For more information, contact Jacqueline Lefkowitz, LCSW, at (212) 746-4337
Parkinson's Support Group
Individuals with Parkinson Disease meet for this support and discussion group on the third Thursday of the month. Please call us for meeting times. There is no fee.
For more information, call Wendy Mitchell, LMSW, at (212) 746-3986
Spanish Speaking Support Group for Men and Women
This support group for Spanish speaking adults who are HIV+ or have AIDS meets every Tuesday, from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. There is no fee.
For more information, contact Vanessa Acevedo, LMSW, at (212) 746-4099
Stroke Support Group
Individuals who have had a stroke in the past year are invited to this support and discussion group, which meets for eight session. Please call for a meeting schedule. There is no fee.
For more information contact Churne Lloyd LCSW, at (212) 746-4360
Support and Discussion Group for Parents of Children with Cancer
Parents of children up to 18 years of age with a cancer diagnosis meet on Thursdays, once every 6 weeks, from 7 pm - 9 pm. There is no fee. For more information, contact Jacqueline Lefkowitz, LCSW, at (212) 746-4337 or Barbara Milano, LMSW at (212) 746-3112.
Surgical Care Unit Family Support Group
This support group is for family members and friends of 2West patients. Meetings are held every Wednesday, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There is no fee.
For more information contact Sarah Malieckal , LMSW, at (212) 746-4348
Surgical Intensive Care Unit Family Support Group
This support group is for family members and friends of SICU patients. Meetings are held every Wednesday, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There is no fee.
For more information contact Vicki Braunstein, LCSW, at (212) 746-4324
Surgical Care Unit Family Support Group
This support group is for family members and friends of 2West patients. Meetings are held every Wednesday, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There is no fee.
For more information contact Sarah Malieckal , LMSW, at (212) 746-4348
Teen Support Group
The Teen Support group for HIV+ Adolescents 13-16 years of age meets every Wednesday, from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. There is no fee.
For more information, contact Harriet Plaskow, LCSW, at (212) 746-3212
Ventilator-Dependent Family Support Group
This support group for family members and friends of ventilator-dependent patients meets every Thursday, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. There is no fee.
For more information contact Nancy Bargebuhur, LCSW, at (212) 746-1092
Weight Loss Group
Adults 19 and older with chronic medical problems who are seeking to lose weight are invited to the Weight Loss Group. A referral from your physician is required. The group meets weekly for one hour every Monday. Call for date and time. There is no fee.
For more information, contact Jill Stolbach, LCSW, at (212) 746-4343
Young Adults with Hemophilia Support Group
Young adults with a hemophilia diagnosis are invited to this support and discussion group. Please call for meeting schedule. There is no fee.
For more information contact Jacqueline Lefkowitz, LCSW, at (212) 746-4337
