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CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS | CANCER CARE

Offers support in a variety of modes, in person, telephone and online, for both individuals with cancer and their families, friends and relatives, to help them cope more effectively with their loved one's illness and its impact on their lives.

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Internet Support Groups
Health / Disability Related Support Groups

Breast Feeding Support Group | La Leche League - Chemung Valley

Provides education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. Nursing babies are welcome at the meetings. Also offers online forums.

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Breastfeeding Women
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Internet Support Groups

Care to Talk  | AARP x United Way - Family Caregiving Resources

Connects caregivers with a virtual platform of discussion topics meant to spark meaningful dialogue between caregivers and care recipients and address important life issues and long-term healthcare plans.

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Web Based Discussion Groups / Live Chat
Caregiver / Care Receiver Support Groups
Adult In Home Respite Care
Internet Support Groups
Talklines / Warmlines
In Home Attendants for People With Disabilities
Caregiver Counseling
Community Wellness Programs

TRANS TEENS ONLINE TALK GROUP | LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER

* Offers a weekly moderated online support group for transgender teens.

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Internet Support Groups

SUPPORT GROUPS | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER

* Provides peer and professionally led gatherings meets bi-weekly or monthly for information and social support. Groups include: Persons living with Alzheimer's or other dementia. Caregivers, including LGBT caregivers. Care partners of those with younger onset. Early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Spanish-speaking caregivers.* Offers online groups.

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Internet Support Groups
Terminal Illness Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

LUNG CANCER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT LINE | LUNG CANCER ALLIANCE

The Lung Cancer Information and Support Line is a source of information about lung cancer. A phone buddy program, a newsletter, an online support community and a clinical trials matching service are also available. Also maintains a website which is a credible source for information about lung cancer symptoms, early disease management, treatments for those living with the disease, lung cancer-related news and advocacy issues.

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Internet Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral

AARP Local Pages  | AARP x United Way - Family Caregiving Resources

Features online & local events near your zip code.

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Caregiver Counseling
Caregiver / Care Receiver Support Groups
Web Based Discussion Groups / Live Chat
Adult In Home Respite Care
Internet Support Groups
Talklines / Warmlines
In Home Attendants for People With Disabilities
Community Wellness Programs

SUPPORT GROUP | ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES

* Provides support groups for those with alcoholism and who wish to stop drinking. Online support groups also available. Services available around the world.* Provides information and groups for families and friends of alcoholics.

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Internet Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

LIFE BALANCE | AARP NEW YORK STATE

  • Respite Care: How to Give Yourself the Caregiving Break You Need - Learn what services are available to help, such as volunteers, day programs and aides. www.aarp.org/respitecareplan

  • AARP's Online Community - An online forum to connect with others that have the same interests, including caregiving, games, entertainment, home & family, money, and many more topics of interest www.aarp.org/caregivingcommunity

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    Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
    Adult In Home Respite Care
    Community Wellness Programs
    Internet Support Groups
    Talklines/Warmlines
    Web Based Discussion Groups/Live Chat

    MUTUAL AID TOMPKINS | MUTUAL AID TOMPKINS

    A group of neighbors supporting other neighbors in Tompkins County to make sure those most vulnerable and affected by COVID-19 get their survival needs met. Mutual Aid supports all people, but prioritizes the most vulnerable: poor, sick, elderly, disabled, undocumented, queer, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color.Types of offerings: -Cash assistance-Food (Delivery when needed)-Masks (order local masks online Tompkins Mask Makers, or call 607-288-3280-Community Resource FolderLink to food sharing cabinets map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewerfbclid=IwAR1WkubYxSOEOXBqqy2y-HV7fndwZInmyXS2TYq9nTJHpf3nrx6NglIdlSE&mid=10XqR7KC6OigkXY95A9iG60-CeUOaEvTd&ll=42.45497481650012%2C-76.48189159999998&z=11

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    Internet Support Groups
    Health Related Personal Protective Products and Equipment
    Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
    Food Collection Volunteer Opportunities
    Food Pantries

    CANCER SURVIVORS NETWORK | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - CAPITAL REGION

    Provides an online support group that allows survivors to create their own personal pages to share information about themselves and their cancer experiences.

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    Internet Support Groups

    WAYNE M.O.S.T. | WAYNE M.O.S.T.

    * Provides network opportunities via email and social media. * Hosts 2-3 meetings 2-3 times a year. * Shares resources and program schedules. * Advocates for the needs of children at the local, state, and regional levels. * Provides a listserve for advocacy and awareness. * Celebrates successes done for kids by providing press releases.

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    Internet Support Groups
    Children's Rights Groups
    Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups
    Public Awareness/Education
    Internet Information Resources

    LGBT TEENS ONLINE TALK GROUP | LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER

    * Offers a weekly moderated online support group for LGBTQIA+ teens.

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    Internet Support Groups
    LGBTQ2+ Support Groups

    IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL NA | NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES

    * Provides online and phone Narcotics Anonymous meetings for individuals who may, for whatever reason, be unable to attend local face to face meetings. Includes phone, Zoom, and Google Meet.

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    Internet Support Groups
    Telephone Support Groups
    Drug Use Disorder Support Groups

    IN THE ROOMS | IN THE ROOMS

    * Provides a variety of online groups related to recovery from drugs, alcohol, and other addictions. Groups may include: Addiction, including Alcohol and Narcotics Anonymous Arts and Entertainment Gambling Health & Wellness Lifestyle & Relationships Recovery (various) Spirituality

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    Internet Support Groups

    Support Group | American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Main Site

    Provides a “safe place” where those who have been touched by suicide loss can share their thoughts and feelings, and offer one another support.

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    Suicide Issues
    Suicide Survivors Support Groups
    Internet Support Groups
    Support Group Clearinghouses

    Support Group | Nicotine Anonymous (NICA) - World Services

    Provides emotional support, information and resources to help participants come to terms with their addiction to nicotine. Also includes internet and telephone based support groups.

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    Smoking / Nicotine Addiction Issues
    Telephone Support Groups
    Internet Support Groups
    Support Group Clearinghouses
    Smoking Addiction Support Groups
    Smoking / Vaping Cessation

    ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OF THE FINGER LAKES | ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OF THE FINGER LAKES

    * Offers Information to connect to: Twelve step-self help group for alcoholics. Twelve step groups for friends and relatives of alcoholics. Phone, online, and socially-distanced in-person groups.

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    Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
    Telephone Support Groups
    Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
    Internet Support Groups

    SUPPORT GROUPS | ROCHESTER AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

    * Provides self-help support groups for individuals who wish to recover from drug addiction. Includes virtual support groups.

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    Internet Support Groups
    Drug Use Disorder Support Groups

    CAREPATH WELLNESS COACHING | UNITED WE STAND CAC, INC.

    * Provides support to adults and youth seeking mind-body health and healing wellness guidance.CarePath Coaching Program - runs every 90 days.Individual and group options.In person and virtual options.5 sessions in total. Additional GroupsSelf-Care Group for Youth and Students.Self-Care and Wellness Group for Workforce.

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    In Person Support Groups
    Youth/Student Support Groups
    Internet Support Groups

    CANCER EDUCATION, SERVICES AND OUTREACH - ACS | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

    Helps people understand cancer, get practical help like rides to treatment or a place to stay, and find emotional support and also connect to valuable resources in your community.

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    Internet Support Groups
    Peer Counseling
    Peer to Peer Networking
    Health/Disability Related Counseling
    Wigs
    Mastectomy Products
    Health/Disability Related Support Groups
    Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
    Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
    General Health Education Programs

    TBI SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP - COMMUNITY OPTIONS | COMMUNITY OPTIONS, INC

    Support for anyone who has sustained brain injury (survivors with TBI), caregivers and drop-ins welcome. Online support for survivors and caregivers through email.

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    Internet Support Groups
    Health/Disability Related Support Groups

    Mental Health Related Support Group | Gamblers Anonymous (GA) International Service Office

    Provides a listing of support groups for individuals addicted to gambling as well as for those that need a supportive environment because they are a spouse, relative or significant other affected by the gambling problem. Groups work to learn acceptance and understanding of the gambling illness; to use the program and its problem solving suggestions as aids to rebuilding lives and to give appropriate aid for themselves or to the gambler; and, upon recovery, to give assistance to others who suffer.

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    Gambling Addiction Support Groups
    Gambling Issues
    Internet Support Groups
    Gambling Addiction Helplines
    Support Group Clearinghouses
    Families / Friends of Compulsive Gamblers

    Healthy Living Tools | AARP x United Way - Family Caregiving Resources

    Provides a suite of web-based health tools will help individuals stay healthy and plan ahead. The tools in the suite will help calculate BMI, decode confusing Medicare summary notices, and estimate the cost of long-term care.

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    Caregiver / Care Receiver Support Groups
    Web Based Discussion Groups / Live Chat
    Adult In Home Respite Care
    Internet Support Groups
    In Home Attendants for People With Disabilities
    Caregiver Counseling
    Community Wellness Programs
    Talklines / Warmlines

    INTERNET/TELEPHONE LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS | LUNG CANCER ALLIANCE

    The Lung Cancer Alliance NY provides patient support for people living with or at risk for lung cancer via an online survivors community, a phone buddy program, a clinical trials matching service and a newsletter. LCA is working to provide information about patient support and advocacy opportunities for the lung cancer community.

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    Internet Support Groups