Suffolk County Alzheimer’s Association Support groups
Specialty Support Groups
Caring for the Caregiver
A support group to help caregivers cope with moderate to advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease while balancing their own lives.
Third Thursday of the month
Noon - 1 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter
425 Broadhollow Road, Suite 307
Melville, NY 11747
A support group to help caregivers cope with earlier to middle stages of Alzheimer's disease while balancing their own lives.
First Thursday of the month
Noon - 1 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter
425 Broadhollow Road, Suite 307
Melville, NY 11747
Breakfast with Friends - For caregivers of those with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease
Third Monday of each month
10:30 a.m. - noon
Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter
425 Broadhollow Road, Suite 307
Melville, NY 11747
Caring for a Spouse - In partnership with Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This group focuses on the special challenges facing the well spouse while striving to find a new normal.
Respite care will be provided by the Gurwin Jewish staff.
Second and Fourth Fridays of the month
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
68 Hauppauge Road
Commack, NY 11725
Caught in the Middle is a support group for adult children caring for a parent with dementia while managing their own families and careers.
Second Thursday of the month
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Tully Law, PC
532 Broadhollow Road, Suite 123
Melville, NY 11747
Coffee with Friends is a support group for caregivers to share advice, make connections and realize you're not alone.
Second Thursday of the month
10:30 a.m. - noon
Sip This
64 Rockaway Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Support Groups in Suffolk County
Caregiver Support Group - Amityville
First Thursday of the month
6 - 7 p.m.
Massapequa Center
399 County Line Road
Amityville, NY 11701
Caregiver Support Group - Bohemia*
Last Friday of the month
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Access Home Care
3100 Veterans Memorial Highway
Bohemia, NY 11716
*In partnership with Day Haven Adult Day Services
Caregiver Support Group - East Hampton
Second Tuesday of the month
11 a.m. - noon
East Hampton Library
159 Main Street
East Hampton, NY 11937
Caregiver Support Group - Greenport NEW!!
Second Tuesday of the month
2 - 3 p.m.
Peconic Landing
1500 Brecknock Road
Greenport, NY 11944
Caregiver Support Group - Lake Ronkonkoma
First Tuesday of the month
7 - 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
307 Hawkins Avenue
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Caregiver Support Group - Patchogue*
Second Thursday of the month
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Patchogue YMCA
255 West Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
*In partnership with Day Haven Adult Day Services
Caregiver Support Group - Port Jefferson*
First Wednesday of the month
1 -2 p.m.
Day Haven Adult Day Services
400 Sheep Pasture Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
*In parternship with Day Haven Adult Day Services
Caregiver Support Group - Riverhead
Fourth Friday of the month
11 a.m. - noon
Family Community Life Center (First Baptist Church)
1018 Northville Turnpike
Riverhead, NY 11901
Caregiver Support Group - Riverhead
Third Wednesday of the month
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peconic Bay Medical Center
1300 Roanoke Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Caregiver Support Group - Ronkonkoma
Second Monday of the month
6-7:30 p.m.
Day Haven Adult Day Services
22210 Smithtown Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Caregiver Support Group - Smithtown
First Monday of the month
11:30am - 1:00pm
Sunrise Senior Living - Smithtown
30 Route 111
Smithtown, NY 11787
Caregiver Support Group - West Islip
First Wednesday of the month
6:30- 8 p.m.
Our Lady of Consolation
111 Beach Drive
West Islip, NY 11795
For more information about participating in any of these groups, call Sharon Reichman at 800.272.3900
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Suffolk County Willing Hearts Helping Hands Support groups
Caregiver Support Group – Lake Grove
Third Thursday of the month
7:00pm- 8:30pm
The Bristal
2995 Middle Country Road
Lake Grove, NY 11755
Caregiver Support Group – Mastic-Moriches-Shirley
Third Thursday of the month
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Community Library
407 William Floyd Pkwy
Shirley, NY 11967
Caregiver Support Group – West Babylon
Second Monday of the month
6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Babylon Public Library
211 Route 109
West Babylon, NY 11704
Caregiver Support Group - Bellport
Second Monday of the month
1:00pm - 2:30pm
South County Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
If you would like to join a support group, please contact
at (516) 586-1507, contact WHHH@parkerinstitute.org
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Suffolk County Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center Support groups
Caregiver Support Group – Bay Shore
First and Third Wednesday of the month
6:30pm
Atria Bay Shore
53 Ocean Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Contact: Kathleen O’Connor
Phone: 631-894-0092
Email: Kathleen.Oconnor@atriaseniorliving.com
Caregiver Support Group – Bay Shore
First Tuesday of the month
6:00pm
Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center
45 Park Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Contact: Joan Motley
Phone: 631-580-5100 ext. 302
Email: Joan.Motley@adrcinc.org
Caregiver Support Group – Bay Shore
Third Tuesday of the month
6:00pm
Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center
45 Park Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Contact: Joan Motley
Phone: 631-580-5100 ext. 302
Email: Joan.Motley@adrcinc.org
Caregiver Support Group – Bay Shore
First Wednesday of the month
2:00pm
Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center
45 Park Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Contact: Joan Motley
Phone: 631-580-5100 ext. 302
Email: Joan.Motley@adrcinc.org
Caregiver Support Group – Bay Shore
Second Wednesday of the month
2:00pm
Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center
45 Park Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Contact: Joan Motley
Phone: 631-580-5100 ext. 302
Email: Joan.Motley@adrcinc.org
Caregiver Support Group – Bay Shore
Third Tuesday of the month
2:00pm
Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center
45 Park Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Contact: Joan Motley
Phone: 631-580-5100 ext. 302
Email: Joan.Motley@adrcinc.org
Caregiver Support Group – Southampton
Second Thursday of the month
11:00am
Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center
33 Flying Point Rd
Southampton, NY 11968
Contact: Joan Motley
Phone: 631-580-5100 ext. 302
Email: Joan.Motley@adrcinc.org
Caregiver Support Group – Southampton
Last Wednesday of the month
4:00pm
Hampton Center for Nursing & Rehab
64 Country Road 39
Southampton, NY 11968
Contact: Nancy Tuturro
Phone: 631-702-1000 ext. 2018
Email: nturturro@hamptonscenter.com
Caregiver Support Group – Melville
Third Wednesday of the month
5:30pm
Home Instead Melville
150 Broadhollow Rd
Melville, NY 11747
Contact: Barbara Tierno
Phone: 631-421-3655
Email: barbara.tierno@homeinstead.com
Caregiver Support Group – Islandia
Last Thursday of the month
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Family First Home Companions
1777 Veterans Hwy, Suite 4
Islandia, NY 11749
Contact: Alyssa Cottone
Phone: 631-319-3961
Email: alyssa@familyfirsthomecompanions.com
Caregiver Support Group – Lake Ronkonkoma
First Tuesday of the month
7:00pm
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
301 Hawkins Ave
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Contact: Mary Beth Heinicke
Phone: W: 516-622- 7770 C: 631-428- 6448
Email: mheinicke@nathealthcare.com
Caregiver Support Group – Smithtown
Third Wednesday of the month
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Futterman & Lanza, LLP
222 East Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787
Contact: Jaclyn Kramer
Phone: 631-979-4300
Email: https://trustedattorneys.com/
Caregiver Support Group – Port Jefferson Station
Third Thursday of the month
2:30pm
Woodhaven Center
1360 Rt 112
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Contact: Gina Peretino
Phone: 531-473- 7100, Ext. 1113
Email: girwin@woodhavencenter.com
Caregiver Support Group – Hauppauge
Second Tuesday of the month
10:00am – 12:00pm
Senior Health Plan Specialists, Inc.
140 Adams Ave, Suite B11
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Contact: Grace Luce-Horan
Phone: 631-559-7500
Email: grace@seniorhealthplanspecialists.com
Caregiver Support Group – Amityville
Last Thursday of the month
6:30pm
Dominican Village Helen Butler Hall Activity Room
565 Albany Avenue
Amityville, NY 11701
Contact: Lee Ann Mangiaracina
Phone: 631-842-6167
Email: lmangiaracina@dominicanvillage.org
Caregiver Support Group – Holtsville
First Thursday of the month
6:00pm
The Bristal at Holtville
5535 Expressway Drive N.
Holtsville, NY 11742
Contact: Emily Falah or Leanne Carlson
Phone: 631-828-3602 or 631-828-3614
Email: efalah@thebristal.com
Caregiver Support Group – Holtsville
First Monday of the month
3:00pm – 4:00pm
SILO
755 Waverly Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
Contact: Lisa Coady or Alberta Galdi
Phone: 631-880- 7929, Ext. 126
Email: lcoady@siloinc.org
Caregiver Support Group – Sayville
Fourth Thursday of the month
5:00pm – 7:00pm
The Bristal at Sayville
129 Lakeland Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
Contact: Brittany Nuzzi or Pamela Sollitto
Phone: 631-563-1160
Email: bnuzzi@thebristal.com
Caregiver Support Group – Brookhaven
Fourth Wednesday of the month
6:00pm
Bellhaven Nursing & Rehab
110 Beaver Dam Road
Brookhaven, NY 11719
Contact: Glenn Grodner or Meghan Healy
Phone: 631-563-1160
Email: ggrodner@belhavencenter.com