Coffee Talk with FRN
3rd Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm
E/W Dining Room
Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton
Provides support and information to families raising children with autism spectrum disorders or any other type of special need. Many meetings cover broad topics. Contact: The Family Resource Network (607)432-0001
Epilepsy Support Group
3rd Wednesday 7:00pm
Conference Room 5A, Picciano Bldg.
Wilson Hospital, Johnson City
Ron DellaPenta - 607-785-7671
For individuals and family members affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders. June meeting at 6:30pm. No August meeting.
Handicapped Children's Association
Every other Wednesday 1:30pm – 2:30pm
18 Broad St, Johnson City
Gail - 607-217-0066 x408
For caregivers of children with any special needs. Free child care and refreshments provided.
Kinship Support Group
1st Thursday 5:30pm-7:00pm
Union-Endicott District Office Building
1100 E Main Street, Endicott
Kerry Foster - 607-760-5734
Support for grandparents or other relatives who have taken on the responsibility of parenting when the biological parent(s) is unable to do so.
Parents Confronting their Child's Diagnosis of Cancer
Monthly meeting at 6:30
Cyber Cafe West
Main St, Binghamton
Beth Schumaker - 607-771-8498
Parents Empowering Parents
Parent Empowering Parents is a free support group open to all parents or guardians of children with disabilities. We meet the last Wednesday of every month. Lunchtime PEPmeets from 11:30 to 12:30 on STIC’s 4th floor, Helen Keller Room. Evening PEPmeets from 6 PM to 7:30 PM At The PAL Family Resource Center, 45 Lewis Street, Binghamton. Parents only -no childcare available.
CHENANGO COUNTY
Chenango Autism Group
1st Thursday 7:00pm–9:00pm
No meeting in Jan, Jul, Aug, or Sep.
Basement Conference Room
Chenango Memorial Hospital
607-432-0001 or 800-305-8814
Provides support and information to families raising children with autism spectrum disorders including PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Integration Disorder. Many meetings cover broad topics that apply to parents of children with various needs.
Chenango Adoption / Foster Family Group
2nd Monday of month 6:00pm
Coffee Connections in Norwich
Geri Barnes – (607) 316-2305
For adoptive, foster and kinship care families who are raising children with special needs.
Empty Arms
3rd Thursday of month 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Private Dining Room
Chenango Memorial Hospital
Kathie Bohndorf - 607-337-4145
For families who have lost a pregnancy, infant or child.
Parent Support Group for families of children with a mental health diagnosis
Third Tuesday of each month 5:30-7:30 pm
“The Place”, 20 East Main St., Norwich.
Please call Sandy at 433-0700 ext. 110 for more information.
DELAWARE
Double Trouble in Recovery
Mon/Fri 1:00pm, Wed 4:00pm
Conference Room, RSS, 3rd floor
132 Delaware St, Walton
607-865-3164
For anyone currently or formerly experienced in dealing with a mental disorder and chemical addiction.
Tri County Parent Support Group
2nd Wednesday of every month – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Civic Center, Room 204, Sidney, NY
Sandy – 433-0700 ext. 110
For families with children with mental health diagnosis.
Alliance for the Mentally Ill
4th Wednesday each month
Various locations
607-563-3976 or 607-746-3418
Friends of family of mentally ill discuss new treatments, share information and new legislation concerning loved ones.
Meeting on Common Ground – a Family Support group for families of children with a mental health diagnosis meets at the United Presbyterian Church on the corner of East and North Streets, in Walton, NY. For more information contact Sandy at (607) 433-0700, ext. 208
OTSEGO COUNTY
Families Together in the Southern Tier
2nd Thursday of month 6:00pm – 8:00pm
FRN, 46 Oneida St, Oneonta
607-432-0001 or 800-305-8814
For families raising children with emotional, behavioral or social issues. Childcare available.
FRN Information Night
2nd Tuesday every other month
6:00pm – 8:00pm
The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St, Oneonta
607-432-0001 or 800-305-8814
For families and caregivers raising children with any type of special need.
Adoption / Foster Family Group
2nd Wednesday of month 6:00pm – 8:00pm
FRN, 46 Oneida St, Oneonta
607-432-0001 or 800-305-8814
For adoptive, foster and kinship care families who are raising children with special needs.
Parent Support Group for families with children with a mental health diagnosis
Third Thursday of every month, 5:30-7:30 pm
The Family Resource Network -46 Oneida St., Oneonta.
Call Sandy at 433-0700 ext. 110 for more information.
Parent Support Group
4th Thursday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FRN, 46 Oneida St, Oneonta
607-432-0001 or 800-305-8814
Co-sponsored by Family Resource Network and Ulster County Mental Health for families and caregivers raising children with any type of special need.
Loving Up the Downs (LUDS)
Support & Referral Service
Lisa Depperman - 607-433-6260
Parent-driven support network committed to helping parents of children with Down Syndrome. Mentors provide support through prenatal and birth decisions and assist in negotiating the multiple services needed to provide the best care possible for their child.
TIOGA COUNTY
Tioga Parent Group
1st Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm
Tioga Opportunities Inc.
Provides support and information to families raising children with autism spectrum disorders or any other type of special need. Many meetings cover broad topics. Contact: The Family Resource Network (607)432-0001
TOMPKINS COUNTY
FRN Information Night – Ithaca
4th Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cayuga Medical Center, IthacaProvides support and information to families raising children with autism spectrum disorders or any other type of special need. Many meetings cover broad topics. Contact: The Family Resource Network (607)432-0001
