Offers a support group for individuals diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Please call for detailed instructions.

* Provides comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families.

Offers a support group for stroke survivors and their families.

* Provides cancer research, treatment and education.

* Offers support groups.

Provides a support group for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Helpline consultants available to assist individuals adapt to the changes they may be experiencing, as they go through life-long process of adjusting their lifestyle to best suit their changing needs.

Offers support groups for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis.

Syracuse Area Support Group - Contact Annette Simiele: 315-438-4790
Denny's Restaurant, Carrier Circle
6591 Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY 13206
Second Tuesday of the month; 6 PM - 8 PM

Liverpool Area Support Group - Contact Annette Simiele: 315-438-4790
United Church of Christ in Bayberry, Fellowship Hall
215 Blackberry Road, Liverpool, NY 13090
Third Wednesday of the month, 6 PM - 8 PM
Does not meet in July or August

Madison County Area Support Group - Contact Donna Denison: 315-655-3517
First Presbyterian Church
118 Arch Street, Chittenango, NY 13037
First Monday of the month, 2 PM - 4 PM

MS Breakfast Buddies - Contact Sue Matson: 570-623-2302 for times and location
Meets in the Binghamton Area

Provides detection, diagnostic, consultative, treatment, and continuing care cancer services in surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy; inpatient cancer unit, outpatient cancer clinics, cancer education; cancer prevention, screening/early detection programs.

* Provides a range of supportive services for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer.

* Provides information and referral for individuals with brain injuries that includes:

• Statewide clearinghouse
• Resource assistance
• Support Groups
• Educational Programs
• Management Consultation

Program offers services, assistance, information, advocacy and referral for those needing help navigating special education services, community habilitation, pre-vocational and employment programs, independent living skills and peer-to-peer support.

Offers virtual support groups for individuals who are having or have had bariatric surgery.

Offers a support group for anyone who has undergone or is considering weight loss surgery.

Diabetic Support GroupLearn how to manage the disease with support from others with diabetes. Meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. Call 607-756-3591 for more information. Katte Faberzak.Coping with Cancer - Support GroupAll individuals, families and caregivers who are coping with, or are interested in learning more about cancer, are invited to attend. Cortland Regional Medical Center and the American Cancer Society serve as co-sponsors for the monthly support group meetings. Each meeting features a speaker on an important topic in the field of cancer or a topic of interest to families. Meets last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Assembly Room.For more information contact: Dan Mullins; Support Group Leader at 607-756-5234, or Carey Wilk, RN; Cancer Nurse Navigator via phone at 607-753-3508.Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Support Group3 pm to 4 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month.Melissa Alzord, [email protected]

Helps individuals cope with breast cancer through one-on-one peer support.

* Supports research to find a cure or treatment for alopecia areata.* Support to individuals with the disease and their families.* Provides information on local support groups.* Distributes educational materials to health professionals and patients.

Provides a monthly activity program for children who have been affected by a cancer or sickle cell anemia diagnosis within their immediate family.

Program offers services, assistance, information, advocacy and referral for those needing help navigating special education services, community habilitation, pre-vocational and employment programs, independent living skills and peer-to-peer support.

Helps breast cancer survivors maintain health and well-being through their cancer survivor journey.

* Provides a range of supportive services for individuals diagnosed or impacted by/with cancer.

Support and communication group for people with aphasia and primary progressive aphasia. Participants talk, share experiences, offer support and learn skills to help them in their everyday lives.

* Offers various cancer programs and services to individuals, families and caregivers such as: Road To Recovery: Provides free rides to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a car or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and use of their cars so that patients can receive the lifesaving treatment they need. Hope Lodge: Offers free temporary lodging while undergoing treatment for patients and a caregiver who live more than 40 miles from treatment center. To stay at Hope Lodge, a referral request from a cancer healthcare provider or social worker in advance of stay. Cancer Survivors Network (csn.cancer.org): Free online community created by and for people with cancer and their families. Services include discussion boards, chat rooms, and personal web space to tell your story. * Provides referrals to smoking cessation programs.

Helps breast cancer survivors maintain health and well-being through their cancer survivor journey.

Individual share experiences and strengths as they recover from compulsive eating.For meeting information or to find meetings: visit Ithacaoa.com visit OA.org