Self-help groups

These phone numbers are provided as a quick reference guide for people in need of help. For more information about free groups in Ulster County, call the Self-Help Clearinghouse, a program of the county Mental Health Association, at (845) 339-9090, ext. 113. In Dutchess County, call the clearinghouse, which is a part of the information line of the United Way, at (845) 473-1500.

Addictions/ dependencies

Adult & teen children of alcoholic & dysfunctional families, 12-step: United Methodist Church, Grove & Main, New Paltz: Keith, (845) 567-0857 Alateen: Meetings: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Ch., 80 Elmendorf St., Kingston. 7 p.m. (845) 336-8583. 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Family of Nerw Paltz, 51 N. Chestnut St., New Paltz. (845) 255-7125. Mondays, Trinity Church, Route 9W, Saugerties. Families and Friends of Substance Abusers: (845) 2558801. Meetings: 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Family of New Paltz, Route 32 North, New Paltz. Gambler’s Anonymous: Hotline, (845) 221-0830; JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically dependent Persons, Significant others): Temple Beth-El, Poughkeepsie: Susan Canning (845) 454-0570. Nar-A-Non: support group for families, friends of addicts. (845) 679-0431. Meetings: 6 p.m. first Monday of month, Old Dutch Ch., Kingston. Nicotine Anonymous: (845) 687-7892 or (845) 417-6399. Meetings: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Reformed Church Ed. Building, off Broadhead St., New Paltz and 1:15 p.m. Thursdays, Third Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 Livingston St., Rhinebeck Overeaters Anonymous: Hotline (845) 657-6603 or www.MidHudsonOA.org. Women for Sobriety: Colleen, (845) 255-5108

Alcoholics Anonymous: (845) 331-6360 or http://meetings. aahmbny.org/) Key: O = open meeting; B = beginner’s meeting; S = speaker’s meeting; R = restricted; C = closed meeting, alcoholics only; Step = step meeting; LGBT = Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans; D = discussion meeting; DR = daily reflections; Book = big book meeting; Lit = rotating literature; LS = living sober meeting; ABSI = As Bill Sees It meeting; NS = non-smoking; H = handicapped accessible; GV = Grape Vine; RF = rotating format; T = Tradition; PR = Promises; Md = Meditation. Cp = Concepts. W = Wheelchair accessible. Meetings: SUNDAY 10 a.m. A Vision for You, Hudson Valley LGTBQ Center, 300 Wall St., Kingston, O-D-Lit-H Noon Live at the Rafters Group, behind Family of New Paltz, 51 N. Chestnut St., Route 32, New Paltz, O-D-H 2 p.m. REBOS II Group, St. James Ch., Fair & Pearl streets, Kingston, O-D 3 p.m. Play At Your Own Risk Group, Kiwanis Ice Rink, Cantine Field, Washington Avenue, Saugerties, O-D, Last week, Lit 3:30 p.m. Sober Today Group, Rondout Valley United Methodist Ch., Schoonmaker Lane, Stone Ridge, O-D-Book 7 p.m. Sundays at Seven, Rochester Reformed Church, 5124 U.S. Route 209, Accord 7:30 p.m. Kingston Original, Reformed Church of the Comforter Hall, 26 Wynkoop Place, Kingston, O-S 7:30 p.m. We Agnostics of New Paltz, Behind Family of New Paltz, 51 N. Chestnut St., O-D-H 7:30 p.m. New Beginnings Group, St. Gregory’s Ch., 2578 Route 212, Woodstock, O-D-H 7:30 p.m. Strength & Hope Group, Mid-Hudson Christian Church, 2393 Route 300, Wallkill, O-D 7:30 p.m. Give It to Keep It, United Methodist Church, 108 Church St., Milton, O-S MONDAY Noon Friends Christian Ch. Meeting House, Main and Crescent, Clintondale, O-DR Noon High Noon Group, St. James Ch., 35 Pearl St., Kingston, O-D Noon Mid Day Live, Kiwanis Ice Rink, Cantine Field, Washington Avenue, O-Book Noon 12 on the Green, Woodstock Reformed Church, 16 Tinker St., Woodstock, O-D 6:30p.m. Fresh Start Group, Benedictine Administrative Services Building Auditorium, Mary’s Ave., Kingston, O-B-H 6:30 p.m. Sober in Esopus, Church of the Ascension, 1585 Route 9W, West Park, O-RF (1st Mon. Step, 3rd Mon. Book) 7:30p.m. Fresh Start Group, Benedictine Senior Residence, 105 Mary’s Avenue, Kingston, O-S-H 7:30 p.m. Modena 44-55 Group, United Methodist Church, routes 44, 55 and 32, Modena, O-BookB-H TUESDAY 9 a.m. The Niner, Old Dutch Church, 72 Wall St., Kingston, BYOBB, O-B Noon High Noon Group, St. James Ch., 35 Pearl St., Kingston, O-D Noon Midday Live, Kiwanis Ice Rink, Cantine Field, Washington Avenue, Saugerties, O-B Noon 12 on the Green, Woodstock Reformed Church, 16 Tinker St., Woodstock, O-S/T 12:15 p.m. Just for Today Nooner Group, Ellenville Methodist Church, 85 Canal St., Ellenville, O-Book-H 12:30 p.m., Nooner Group, United Methodist Church, Grove and Main, New Paltz, O-S-D 5:45 p.m. If Nothing Changes Nothing Changes, St. John the Evangelist Church, 915 Route 212, Centerville, O-B-Book-H 7 p.m. If Nothing Changes Nothing Changes, St. John the Evangelist Church, 915 Route 212, Centerville, O-Book-H 7:15 p.m. Look to This Day, St. Gregory’s Ch., Rt. 212, Woodstock, O-B-H 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Night No Name Group, United Methodist Church, Main and Vineyard, Highland, O-RF (1st Tue. Book, 2nd Tue. S-T, 3rd Tue. LS, 4th Tue, Anniv, 5th Tue. S. 7:30 p.m. Sobriety First, Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 30 Pine Grove Ave., Kingston, O-D 8 p.m. Friends Christian Church Meeting House, 302 Crescent Ave., Clintondale, O-D, 1st Tue. Step. WEDNESDAY Noon Nigh Noon Group, St. James Ch., 36 Pearl St., Kingston, O-D Noon Midday Live, Kiwanis Ice Rink, Cantine Field, Washington Avenue, Saugerties, O-D 7 p.m. Keep It Real, United Reformed Church, Church Street, Bloomington, O-D, last Wed. O-S 7 p.m. A Common Solution Group, Administration Services Building Auditorium, 105Mary’s Ave., Kingston. O-BB 7:30p.m. Centerville Limited Group, Lloyd United Methodist Church, 476 New Old Paltz Road, Highland, O-D 7:30 p.m. Shawangunk Group, Reformed Church, 1166 Hoagerburgh Road, Wallkill, O-B 7:30 p.m. Christ’s Lutheran Church, 28 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock, O-S 7:30 p.m. Kaatsbaan Big Book Study Group, Katsbaan Reformed Church Community Center, Old Kings Highway, Saugerties, OBook 8 p.m. Hard to be Humble, St. Mary’s Parish Rectory basement, 71 Grand St., Marlboro, O-RF (1st Wed. Step, 2nd Wed. Book, 3rd Wed. LS, 4th Wed. DR THURSDAY 9 a.m. The Niner, Old Dutch Church, 72 Wall St., Kingston, BYOBB, O-B Noon Friends Christian Church Meeting House, 302 Crescent Ave., Clintondale, O-D Noon 12 on the Green, Woodstock Reformed Church, 16 Tinker St., Woodstock, O-BB Noon High Noon Group, St. James Ch., Fair & Pearl, Kingston, O-D Noon Mid day Live, Kiwanis Ice Rink, Cantine Field, Washington Ave., Saugerites, O-S 12:15 p.m. Just for Today Nooners Group, Ellenville Methodist Church, 85 Canal St., Ellenville, O-DR-H 1 p.m. Women’s Workshop Group, Grace Community Church, 160 Seremma Court, Lake Katrine, OD-H (Women) 6 p.m. The Promises Group, Overlook United Methodist Church, 233 Tinker St., Woodstock, O-LS 7 p.m. Fifth Tradition Group, Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 Route 28, Shokan, O-Book 7:30p.m. The Hands of AA, Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 30 Pine Grove Ave., Kingston, 0-S 7:30 p.m. Young People’s Group, Old Dutch Church, 72 Wall St., Kingston. 0-D Last week-S. 7:30 p.m. Primary Purpose Group, United Federated Church, 35 42nd St., Kerhonkson, O-B 8 p.m. Living Sober Group, Behind Family of New Paltz, 51 N. Chestnut St., New Paltz, O-B-H FRIDAY Noon High Noon Group, St. James Ch., Fair & Pearl, Kingston, O-D Noon Midday Live, Kiwanis Ice Rink, Cantine Field, Washington Ave., Saugerties, O-S Noon 12 on the Green, Woodstock Reformed Church, 16 Tinker St., Woodstock, O-D 5:30 p.m. Friday Afternoon Solution, St. Andrew’s Church, 163 Main St., Woodstock, O-S/D 5:45 p.m. If Nothing Changes Nothing Changes, St, John the Evangelist Church, 915 Route 212, Centerville, O-B-Book-H, 1st week, T 7 p.m. Main Connection Group, St. Mary of the Snow School, 36 Cedar St., Saugerties, O-S 7:30 p.m. Goodtimes Group, Holy Trinity Ch., 21 Grand St., Highland, O-B-H 7:30 p.m. Kingston Original Group, Ch. of Comforter, Fellowship Hall, Wynkoop Place, Kingston, O-RF 7:30 p.m. Workshop Group, Christ’s Lutheran Church, 28 Mill Hill Road, Woodtock, O-S, Last Fri. of month, C-T 8:30 p.m. Gardiner Group, St. Charles’ Parish Hall, routes 44-55, Gardiner, O-D-H (1st Fri. of month LS) 8:30 p.m. Helping Hand Group, St. James Ch., Fair & Pearl, Kingston, O-D 9 p.m. Friday Night Lights (young people), New Paltz UMC, 1 Grove St., New Paltz, O-Bgr/Spkr SATURDAY Noon, Midday Live, Kiwanis Ice Rink, Cantine Field, Washington Ave., Saugerties, O-ABSI 12:15 p.m. Nooner Group, United Methodist Ch., Grove & Main, New Paltz, O-S-D 12:30 p.m. Another Chance Group, United Federated Ch., 35 42nd St., Kerhonkson, O-D (O-S 1st Saturday) 6 p.m. Rainbow Sobriety Group, LGBTQ center, 300 Wall St., Kingston, O-D-LGBTQ-H SHERIFF

7p.m. Wings of Victory Group, United Methodist Ch., 57 Vineyard Ave., Highland, O-S 7 p.m. The Fifth Tradition, Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 Route 28, Shokan, O-D 7 p.m. Saturday Night Sober, Highland Presbyterian Church, 26 Church St., Highland, O-D (format varies) 7 p.m. Nuestra Solución, Old Dutch Church second-floor lounge, 272 Wall St., Kingston. 7:30 p.m. New Living Sober Group, Community Center, 72 Wurts St., Kingston, O-B 7:30 p.m. Doing It Right Group, Lutheran Church, 90 Route 32, New Paltz, O-B-H 7:30 p.m. If Nothing Changes Nothing Changes, St. John the Evangelist Church, 915 Route 212, Centerville, 0-D/Book, (tape) 8 p.m. Saturday Night Live Group, Phoenicia United Methodist Ch., 25 Church St., Phoenicia, O-D 8 p.m. Shawngunk Group, Reformed Church, 1166 Hoagerburgh Road, Wallkill, O-D.

Al-Anon meetings: (845) 3395116. Key: B = Beginners’ meeting; S = Step; G = Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transexual; A = Adult children of alcoholics; T = Alateen; 4 = 4th Step; C = Closed (limited to those who have, or think they may have, a problem with someone else’s drinking, past or present); w = Wheelchair accessible; b = babysitting available; c = children prohibited or age restricted; P = Parent Focus. Meetings: SUNDAY 5:30 p.m. Kripplebush Church, Kripplebush Road, Marbletown 6:30 p.m. St. Charles Borremeo Church Hall, U.S. Route 44/state Route 55, Gardiner, w MONDAY Noon St. James United Methodist Church, Pearl and Fair streets, Kingston, S, w 7 p.m. St. Mary’s School, Room 8, 25Cedar St., Saugerties, w, b 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 170N. Main St., Liberty 7 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 151 Bridge St., Narrowsburg 7:30 p.m., Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main St., Hurley TUESDAY 6 p.m. United Methodist Church, 25 Church Street, Phoenicia 7 p.m. Overlook United Methodist Church, 233 Tinker St., Woodstock, T (ages 12 to 19) 7 p.m. St. Mary’s School, Room 8, 25Cedar St., Saugerties, A, w 7 p.m. Duggan Center, 3460 state Route 55, near Bethel Town Hall, White Lake 7:15 p.m. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston (w) 8 p.m. Friends Meeting House, Crescent Avenue and Maple Street, Clintondale, w WEDNESDAY 6 p.m., LGBTQ, 300 Wall St., Kingston, G 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Church, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, P THURSDAY 1 p.m., Family of New Paltz, 51 Route 32North, New Paltz 7 p.m. St. Mary’s School, Room 8, 25Cedar St., Saugerties, w 7 p.m. Immaculate Conception Church, 6317 Route 42, Woodbourne FRIDAY 7 p.m. St. Gregory’s Church, 2578 Route 212, Woodstock 7:30 p.m. Overlook United Methodist Church, Route 212, Bearsville, S 7:30 p.m. Milton-Marlboro United Methodist Church, 112 Church st., Milton SATURDAY 9 to 10:30 a.m., Dutch Reform Church, Village Green, Woodstock, A, w 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 170N. Main St., Liberty 7 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 151 Bridge St., Narrowsburg

Narcotics Anonymous: (4319011). Key: O-Open; C-Closed; DDiscussion; ST-Step; SP-Speaker; RT-Recovery Text; IP-Pamphlet Study; TP-Topic; T-Traditions; B-Beginners; RR-Round Robin; BK-Book Study. Meetings: SUNDAY 3 p.m. Women On A Journey, Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Ave., Kingston, 1st Sun., Just for Today; 2nd Sun., Basic Text; 3rd Sun., Living Clean; 4th Sun., How & Why. 4:30 p.m. Not High at the Falls, High Falls Community Church, Mohonk and Firehouse roads, High Falls, 1st Sun., ST; 2nd Sun., T; 3rd Sun., Basic Text; 4th Sun., Living Clean; 5th Sun., Just for Today. 6 p.m., Back to Life, Family of Ellenville,

221 Towpath St., O, D, Living Clean, The Journey Continues. 6:30 p.m., Miracle on Main Street, Reformed Ch., John St., Saugerties, 1st Sun., Step; 2nd Sun., Living Clean; 3rd Sun., SP; 4th Sun., ST or anniversary; 5th Sun., ST or T. 6:30 p.m. Serenity Station, Reformed Church, Raymond and Haight avenues, Poughkeepsie, 1st Sun., T; other Sundays, ST, O. 7 p.m., Mission to Recovery, Fair Street Reformed Church, 209 Fair St., Kingston, O, D/SP, 7p.m., Recovery is Discovery, United Methodist Churgh, Grove and Main streets, New Paltz, 1st Sunday ST 1; 2nd Sunday, ST 2; 3rd Sunday, ST 3; 4th Sun., Story. 7 p.m. Principles Before Personalities, Regina Coeli Catholic Church, 2 Harvey St., Hyde Park, ST, Working Guide Study. 7 p.m. Spirituality on Sunday, 11 Riverview Drive, Coeymans (Ravena), O, Rotating Format, ST. MONDAY 10a.m. What a Way to Start Your Day, Arlington Reformed Church, Raymond and Haight avenues, Poughkeepsie. 1p.m. Crossroads to Recovery, Holy Cross Church, Pine Grove Ave., Kingston, O, 1 hour. 6:30 p.m., Journey to Recovery, Hillcrest House, 28 Snow Terrace, Poughkeepsie, S. 7 p.m. A New Way, First Presbyterian Church, Warren and Fourth streets, Hudson, 1st Monday, TP, D; 2nd Mon., Sp; 3rd Mon., Pass the Basket; 4th Monday, Living Clean; 5th Mon., O. 7 p.m., Alive and Free, Family of New Paltz, 51 N. Chestnut St., New Paltz, 1st Mon., O, D; 2nd Mon., Ask it Basket; 3rd Mon, Book Study; 4th Mon, Just for Today, handicap accessible. 7 p.m., Monday Night Miracles, St. Gregory’s Church, Route 212, Woodstock, 1st Monday, O; all others, ST 7 p.m., Never Alone, Ellenville Hospital, Route 209, Ellenville, 1st. Mon, C, TP; other Mondays, O, D. 7 p.m., Recovery Zone, Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Ave., Kingston, Just for Today, O. TUESDAY 10a.m. What a Way to Start Your Day, Arlington Reformed Church, Raymond and Haight avenues, Poughkeepsie. 1 p.m., Crossroads to Recovery, Holy Cross Church, 1 Pine Grove Ave., Kingston, O 6:30 p.m., Come as You Are, Eastman Towers Community Room, 22 Montgomery St., Poughkeepsie, O,D 7 p.m., Peak of Serenity, 207 Albany Ave., Kingston, 1st Tue., O, D; 2nd Tue., ST 1; 3rd Tue., ST 2; 4th Tue., ST 3. 7 p.m., Clean & Serene, United Methodist Church, Grove and Main sts., New Paltz, 1st Tue., ST 1, 2, 3; 2nd Tue., Basic Text Chapter; 3rd Tue., SP; 4th Tue., IP. 7 p.m. Star Tuesday, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Market Street, Ellenville, ST. 7:30 p.m. We Do Recover, First Presbyterian Church, Route 44 and West Street, Pleasant Valley, 1st Tue., TP; 2nd Tue, SP; 3rd Tue., TP; 4th Tue. SP; 5th Tue., Just for Today. WEDNESDAY 10a.m. What a Way to Start Your Day, Arlington Reformed Church, Raymond and Haight avenues, Poughkeepsie. 1 p.m., Crossroads to Recovery, Holy Cross Church, Pine Grove Ave., Kingston, O, 1 hour 5 p.m., Based on the Evidence, Reformed Church, Raymond and Haight avenues, Poughkeepsie, 1st Wed., IP; 2nd Wed., Just for Today; 3rd Wed., ST 1-3; 4th Wed., TP; 5th Wed., Story from Basic Text. 6:15 p.m., Proud to Be Clean, LGBTQ Center, 300 Wall St., C, ST, TP. 7 p.m., Lifeline, St. James Methodist Church, Pearl and Fair streets, Kingston, 1st through 3rd Wed., ST 1-12; 4th Wed., Ask It Basket format; 5th Wed., IP. 7 p.m., Principles Before Personalities, Regina Coeli Catholic Church, 2Harvey St., Hyde Park, Book Study, last Wednesday of the month, Just for Today, meditation. 7 p.m., Midweek Miracles, Family of Ellenville, 221 Towpath St., Ellenville, ST, T, O, D 7 p.m., No Matter What, United Methodist Church, 40 Woodland Ave., Catskill, 1st Wed., O; 2nd Wed., Just for Today; 3rd Wed., ST.; 4th Wed., T. 7:30 p.m., Miracles Happen, Mount Alvernia Retreat Center (gym), Delavergne Avenue, Wappingers Falls, Candlelight, C, ST THURSDAY 10a.m., What a Way to Start Your Day, Arlington Reformed Church, Raymond and Haight avenues, Poughkeepsie. 1 p.m., Crossroads to Recovery, Holy Cross Church, Pine Grove Ave., O, 1 Hour. 6:30 p.m., Recovery in Red Hook, 59 Fisk St., 1st Thurs., Ask it Basket; 2nd Thurs., SP; 3rd Thurs., Basic Text; 4th Thurs., Just for Today; 5th Thurs., IP. 7 p.m., Freedom from Insanity, Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Ave., Kingston, O, D, ST. 7 p.m., Keep it Real, 229 South Amenia Road, Wassaic. 7 p.m., Share and Care, Ellenville Hospital, Route 209, Ellenville, Just for Today, no children. 7 p.m., Clean & Free, Family Partnership Center, 29 N. Hamilton St. (basement cafeteria), Poughkeepsie, O, D, ST. 7:30 p.m., A New Way, Salvation Army, 40 South Third St., Hudson, 1st and 3rd Thurs., Sp.; 2nd and 4th Thur., O; 5th Thur., Chair’s Choice. 7:30 p.m., Just for Tonight, Overlook Methodist Church, Route 212, Woodstock, Just for Today meditation. 7:30 p.m., Searching for Serenity, Saint Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, O, D, 3rd Thur., IP FRIDAY 10a.m., What a Way to Start Your Day, Arlington Reformed Church, Raymond and Haight avenues, Poughkeepsie. 1 p.m., Crossroads to Recovery, Holy Cross Church, Pine Grove Street, Kingston, O 6:30 p.m. People on a Mission, 22Montgomery St. (Eastman Towers), first floor, Poughkeepsie, ST 1-12. 7 p.m., Do the Right Thing, Family of Ellenville, 221 Towpath St.,, Ellenville, IP, no children 7 p.m., Friday Night Sunshine, Clinton Avenue Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Ave., Kingston, 1st and 3rd Fri., How and Why Book study; 2nd Fri., O, D; 4th Fri., TP. 7 p.m. Hope in Hudson, First Reformed Church, Green St., Hudson, 1st Fri., Step; 2nd Fri., SP; 3rd Fri., Basket Pitch; 4th Fri., Just for Today. 7:30 p.m., By Any Means Necessary, Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5936 Main St., Tannersville, Just for Today, SP, Basic Text 7:30 p.m., Real Deal Group, United Community Methodist Church, 2381 New Hackensack Road, Poughkeepsie, Beginner/Newcomer, Candlelight, ST. 7:30p.m., T.G.I.F., Port Ewen Methodist Church, 151 W. Main St., Port Ewen, 1st Fri, ST; 2nd Fri, T; 3rd Fri., Living Clean; 4th Fri., Just for Today. Wheelchair accessible. SATURDAY 10 a.m., God Shaped Hole, St. James Church, Pearl and Fair streets., Kingston, 1st Sat., Just for Today; 2nd Sat., IP; 3rd Sat., Step; 4th Sat., O, D 10 a.m. New Beginnings, Salvation Army, 570 Main St., Poughkeepsie, IP, Just for Today. 12 p.m. Women with Wisdom, Arlington Reformed Church, 22 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, women’s. 3 p.m., Men Do Recover, 11 Boulevard Knolls, Poughkeepsie, men’s O, D 6 p.m., Keeping It Greene, Federated Church, 35 42nd St., Kerhonkson, How & Why Book 6:30 p.m. Step One, Arlington Reformed Church, Raymond and Haight avenues, Poughkeepsie, O, D. 7 p.m., Saturday Night Alternatives, Hodge Center, Franklin Street, Kingston, 1st Sat., ST, Just for Today, O, D 7:30 p.m. Vision of Hope, Full Gospel Center, 1138 Route 55, LaGrangeville, C, 1st Sat., Just for Today; 2nd Sat., TP; 3rd Sat., IP; 4th Sat., ST.

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Caregivers Support Group: Tsurah August, (845) 657-6110 FAIR (Friends Advocating for Institutionalized Residents): meets 6:30 p.m. first and third Mondays at Arlington Branch Library, Poughkeepsie. (845) 297-2357 Nursing Home Selections: (845) 338-2500, ext. 4265

Bereavement

Christian Widows’ Mutual Help Group: (845) 382-2288. Meetings: Second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at Grace Community Evangelical Church, 160 Seremma Court, Lake Katrine. St. Mary of the Snow Compassionate Bereavement Ministry: (845) 246-4913 Compassionate Friends of the Mid-Hudson Valley: (845) 6912111, (845) 256-0929, (845) 255-4560, (845) 246-7461 Empty Arms (for miscarriage, stillbirth & infant death): (845) 626-4047 Empty Cradle Bereavement Support Group: (845) 331-3131, ext. 2241 Hospice Inc.: (845) 485-2273, extension 1145. Support Groups for all ages offered in Kingston and Poughkeepsie. Day and Evening groups available. Please call for more information and to register. Widows/Widowers: (845) 485CARE

Disabled

Hudson Valley Autistic Society: (845) 336-2616 Mid-Hudson chapter NYS Head Injury Association: (845) 2466764⁄462-7783 Peak (learning disabled adult support): Kathleen, 229-9488; Patrick (845) 452-3913 Reclaiming Power: (845) 3310541 Resource Center for Accessible Living: (845) 331-0541, (845) 331-8680 (TTY) Support groups: Traumatic brain injury, amputee, autism social skills, hands-on communication, scleroderma, limb loss, dystonia, parkinson’s disease, blind/sigh impaired, suicide prevention. Stroke Support Group: (845) 336-7235 Mid-Hudson Assn. for the Learning Disabled: (845) 2299488 U.C. Special Olympics: Gina Wayman, (845) 331-4750 United Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County: (845) 336-7235 Ulster Association for Retarded Citizens: (845) 331-4300 Ulster Literacy Association: (845) 331-6837

Health/Medical

AIDS Related Community Services: Mary Beth (845) 3393281. Meetings: HIV+ men’s support group, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, HIV+ women’s support group, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, each at 275 Fair St., Kingston AIDS Information: 800-9921442 ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Gateway Kingston: Ellie (845) 679-5302. Alzheimer’s support groups: Kingston, New Paltz, Rhinebeck, Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, (845) 471-2655, (800) 872-0994. Saugerties Alzheimer’s Support Group: the Rev. Doris Tietjen, (845) 246-2867. American Cancer Society: (800) 227-2345, website www.cancer. org. Programs: I Can Cope, patient and family support; Look Good Feel Better, appearance therapy; Man to Man, prostate cancer support; Reach to Recovery, breast cancer support; Road to Recovery, patient transportation; Women’s Cancer Support Group. Amputee Support Group: Patricia Nocket, (845) 4318873. Meetings: 6 to 8 p.m. second Thursday of each month in Atrium conference room A of Saint Francis Hospital, 1 Webster Ave., Poughkeepsie. Amputee Support Group: (845) 331-0541. Meetings: Last Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Resource Center for Accessible Living, 727 Ulster Ave., Kingston. Meetings: 6 to 8 p.m. second Thursday of each month in Atrium conference room A of Saint Francis Hospital, 1 Webster Ave., Poughkeepsie. Asperger Support Group for Adults: www.hudsonvalleyaspergers.blogspot.com or katepalmer2@aol.com. Meetings: Noon to 2p.m. second and fourth Saturdays of each month at Kingston Library, 55Franklin St. Autism Social Skills: (845) 3310541. Meets every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Resource Center for Accessible Living, 727 Ulster Ave., Kingston. Better Breathers: Kathy Ladd, (845) 331-3131, 334-4932 Blind/Slight Impaired: (845) 331-0541. Meetings: Second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Resource Center for Accessible Living, 727 Ulster Ave., Kingston. Breast Care Center: (845) 331-1207 Breast Cancer Support Options: (845) 339-HOPE, hopenemiroff@ yahoo.com, breastcanceroption. org. The group offers five meetings monthly throughout the MidHudson Valley and one meeting monthly for those with metastatic breast cancer. The meetings feature a peer-led support group from Breast Cancer Options, as well as chair massage and educational talks. Caregiver Support Group: Pat Gessner, (518) 943-6826. Meetings: 7-9 p.m. last Thursday of month at First Baptist Church, 20 W. Main St., Catskill. Celiac Support Group: (845) 416-7629. Meetings: 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of month at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Conference Room B, Poughkeepsie. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Support Group: Laura Mayone, (845) 339-6169 Diabetes classes: Benedictine Hospital, (845) 338-2500; Kingston Hospital, (845) 331-3131; diabetes education, Northern Dutchess Hospital, (845) 8713611; diabetes monthly support group, 37 Albany Ave., Kingston, meets third Wednesday of month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Beth Warhola, (845) 334-4249, ext. 1; New Paltz, (845) 255-5094, 255-1169. Dystonia: (845) 331-0541. Meetings: Every third Tuesday of the month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Resource Center for Accessible Living, 727 Ulster Ave., Kingston. Eating Disorders: Barbara, (845) 340-4000 Family and Caregiver Support Group: (845) 339-2071. Third Monday of every month from 7to 8:30p.m. Herbert H. and Sofia P. Reuner Cancer Support House, 80 Mary’s Ave., Kingston. Hands-on Communication: (845) 331-0541. Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Resource Center for Accessible Living, 727 Ulster Ave., Kingston. Healthy Lifestyle Wellness Club: Hudson Valley Mall Community Room, third Wednesday of month at 9 a.m., Lori PetramaleOzores, (845) 334-4786. Heart: Cardiac Rehabilitation (845) 331-0275, Mended Hearts (845) 905-2132, Parents & Cardiac Children Together: (845) 905-2132. Hepatitis C: (845) 331-0541. HIV/PWA: (845) 331-7080 HIV/ARC and AIDS: (845) 3397200