Support groups are formed to provide emotional and moral support for those experiencing a common situation. For those stricken with an illness, support groups offer a safe haven where a patient and/or family can go to overcome some of the psychological trauma that accompanies a diagnosis. The individual can look to others in the same situation to share concerns, realize they are not alone and find comfort in the fact that others have the same feelings and fears as their own. Group leaders facilitate an environment of concern for those seeking assistance. Various groups meet on topics including caner, parenting, diabetes and other disease entities.

For further information, call the Physician and Health Referral Line at (631) 376-4444.

Breast Cancer Support Groups

• For breast cancer patients
• For family & friends

Look Good…Feel Better

Lymphedema

Cancer Support Groups

• For cancer patients
• For family & friends

Prostate Cancer Support Groups

Bereavement Support Groups

• Children’s group
• Loss of an adult child
• Newly bereaved (less than 3 months)
• Standard group
• Teen groups

Birthplace Support Groups

• Big brother/Big sister
• Breastfeeding class
• Caring for your body
• Cesarean section
• Early pregnancy class
• Grandparent’s class
• Infant massage
• Lamaze (first time around)
• Lamaze (refresher class)
• New mother’s support group
• Parenting your young child

Diabetes Support Groups

• Diabetes under control club
• Diabetes for children

Breathe Freely Smoking Cessation

Additional Support Groups

• Heart Club
• Mended Hearts
• Pulmonary Disease
• Bariatric’s Support Group
• Huntington’s Disease
• Ostomy
• Women Heart