Support groups are created by people who provide a warm, welcoming, safe environment for others to find hope and inspiration from people who have "been there". The support groups also serve as educational resources, discussion forums, builders of coping skills and personal support. There is no "sign up" needed; please feel free to attend any of the groups listed below.
Description: The Brain Injury Support Group is available for brain injury and stroke survivors, family members, and those who are interested in learning more about dealing with brain injury.
Date: The second Monday of each month
Time/Place: 7:00 PM/ St. Mary's Hospital Cafeteria
For further information: Please contact group facilitator Dave Hughes at (518) 842-0457 or Julie Pierce at (518) 841-7448.
Description: The Breast Cancer Support Group provides a safe, comforting place to meet other breast cancer patients and survivors, to receive health education, guidance, support, and to build new friendships.
Date: The last Monday in February, April, June, September,and November.
Time/Place: 7:00 PM/ St. Mary's Hospital First Floor Education Classroom
For further information: Please contact group facilitator Evelyn Bianchi at (518) 843-0720 or Julie Pierce at (518) 841-7448.
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Date: The first Thursday of most months (Please call)
Time/Place: 7:00 PM/ St. Mary's Hospital First Floor Education Classroom
For further information: Please contact group facilitator Sister Johanna Ryan at (518) 842-1900 or Julie Pierce at (518) 841-7448.
Description: Look Good...Feel Better is a free program that teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
Date/Time/Place: Please call for updated information
For further information, please contact Julie Pierce at (518) 841-7448.
Date: The third Wednesday of each month
Time/Place: 7:00 PM/St. Mary's Hospital First Floor Education Classroom
For further information: Please contact group facilitator
Janet Van Avery at (518) 843-4410 or Julie Pierce at
(518) 841-7448.
Date: Second Thursday of each month
Time/Place: 7:00 PM/ First Floor Education Classroom
For further information, please call Gina Lachmayer at (518) 841-7424 or Julie Pierce at (518) 841-7448.
St. Mary's Hospital at Amsterdam is committed to providing information, assistance , and a healing environment through our support groups.
There is no fee for attendance.
Should you have any questions regarding these or other support groups related to health and wellness, please feel free to call the Community Education Coordinator at St. Mary's
(518) 841-7448
