Stony Brook Medicine offers a wide range of support/educational/physical programs for our patients, family members, and staff. All programs are free but require registration. Cancer support groups include presentations by medical staff as well as a chance to interact with others facing a cancer diagnosis. Our educational and physical activities are designed with patients and their needs as the primary focus. Call 631-444-4000 for information about any of our programs or contact our Community Outreach Coordinator at 631-638-0004.
ALS Support Group
Meets: 1st Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Place: 179 Belle Meade Rd, East Setauket, NY
Call: 444-4623
Alzheimer Disease Patient Group
Cognitive stimulation group for individuals in the early stages
of Alzheimer’s or a related dementia
Meets: Every Thursday
Time: 1- 2:30pm
Place: Full Gospel Christian Center, Port Jefferson Station
Call: 444-1365
Bereavement Support Group
Open to all patients, family members and
staff who have lost a loved one
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-4000
Cancer
Transitions
6 week program to move from
active patient status to cancer
survivor. Funded by the Lance
Armstrong Foundation. Pre-registration required.
Meets: Quarterly
Time: 6-8 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 638-0004/638-0922
Caregiver Support Group
For caregivers and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related
dementia; separate group for patients meet at the same time
Meets: Every Thursday
Time: 1- 2:30pm
Place: Full Gospel Christian
Center, Port Jefferson Station
Call: 444-1365
Carol M. Baldwin-Breast Cancer
Education/Support Group
Get together with other women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer
to Learn more about managing
this disease and share personal experiences. Education & support for breast cancer patients.
Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Holiday Inn Express - 3131 Nesconset Hwy (Rte 347) Stony Brook,
NY
Call: 444-3538
Chemotherapy Orientation
Everything you need to know about chemo.
Patients and 1 family member may attend.
Meets: Bi-weekly
Time: Days/Evenings
Place: Cancer Center Conference
RoomOncology
Call: 444-4000
Child Psychiatry Parent Support
Group
For Parents of Children with Behavioral and Social Issues this program is
sponsored by Stony Brook University Medical Center's Department of Child
Psychiatry for parents of children with behavioral and social issues such as
Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,
Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and Pervasive Developmental
Disorder, and others.
Meets: Weekly
Time: 6 PM
Place: Stony Brook University Medical Center,12 North, Conference Room 084
Call: 444-1251
Fit & Fabulous
Yoga for breast cancer patients.
Meets: Thursdays
Time: 6PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-4240 to register
GIFT for Kids (Giving
Inspiration,Fighting Together)
Support, education, caring & sharing
for children ages 6-17 whose parent/caregiver has been diagnosed with cancer
Meets: 1st Thursday of the month
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-4000
Gynecologic Support Group
Education & support for GYN oncology
patients
Meets: Last Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-3442
Head & Neck Support Group
Education & support for head/neck
cancer patients
Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:45 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 682-7103
Infants
and Children's Memorial Garden
The purpose of the Garden is to offer a place of peace and solace for grieving families
and as a beautiful tribute to the lives of the children.
Website: http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/cmg
Call: 444-9321
I'm Too Young For This
Peer support/gathering for young adults living
with cancer
Meets: Varies
Time: Varies
Place: Outside venue/varies
Call: 444-2224
Leukemia/Lymphoma Support Group
Education & support for blood cancer
patients
Meets: 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-4000
Little Angel Fund
A support network for parents of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies.
Call: 736-2512
Look
Good, Feel Better
A free program that teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively
undergoing cancer treatment, to help them combat the appearance-related side
effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Offered in conjunction with the American
Cancer Society.
Meets: 1st Mon
Time: 6-8 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-4000
Luzca Bien, Sientase Mejor
Look Good, Feel Better en espanol Offered three times a year for our Spanish-speaking
patients. In conjunction with American
Cancer Society.
Meets: Quarterly
Time: Varies
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-4000
Lung Cancer Support Group
Education & support for lung cancer
patients
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-2981
March of Dimes NICU Family Support
Group
Sponsored by the March of Dimes support group meetings include a parent
enrichment hour and programs and activities for siblings.
Meets: Stony Brook University Medical Center, NICU .
Call: 444-4000
Mended Hearts
This Support Group for Cardiac Patients meets from 1:30-3:30 pm on the 3rd
Sunday of the month, except during the months of July & August.
Location: Stony Brook University Medical Center, Heart Center Conference Room
Call: 444-4000
Parent/Family Support for Children with
Cancer
Meets: Quarterly
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Place: Stony Brook University Medical Center
Call: 444-4000
Pediatric Renal Support Group
Education & support for pediatric
nephrology patients
Meets: 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-2690
Pregnancy Education Classes
A
one-hour class in a 3 part series including information on breastfeeding, labor
and delivery, and post-partum/newborn care. No fee, registration is required.
Meets: 1st three days of the month
Time: 11am
Place: Lobby, by the grand piano
Call: 444-4000
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Learn what you need to know about breastfeeding to help
you and your baby get off to a good start and avoid common problems. Class is
free and requires pre-registration.
Meets: 1st
Wednesday of the month
Time: 7pm-8pm
Place: Stony Brook University Medical Center
Call: 444-4000 Pre-registration
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Education & support for prostate
cancer patients
Meets: 1st Monday of the month
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-4343
Relax
with Reiki
Meets: 3rd
Wednesday of the month
Time: 7PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference
Room
Call: 444-4000
SIDS
(New York State Center for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Meets: 3rd Friday of the ƒmonth
Time: 8:00 pm
Place: United Methodist Church, Farmingdale, NY
Call: 444-3690/
1-800-336-7437 *Registration required
Smoking Cessation
Looking to Kick the Habit? For information on Smoking Cessation Programs
Call:
444-4000
SPOHNC NY/Stony Brook
Support for people with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer-SPOHNC is a
national organization with 90 chapters across the U.S. The Organization offers
support and information to patients diagnosed with a variety of cancers of the
mouth, throat, head, and neck. Family members and friends are welcome to attend
meetings.
Meets: 1st
Wednesday of every month (except July and August)
Time: 6:45-8:15pm
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 682-7103
Strength for Life
Exercise class for patients
and staff
Meets: Tuesdays
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 675-6528 to register
Stroke Support Group
This support group offers educational and therapeutic opportunities for
survivors, family members and caregivers.
Meets: Last Tuesday of the month
Time: 7-8 pm
Place: Stony Brook Technology Park, 179 Belle Meade Road, East Setauket
Contact: Joanne Clyde
at (631) 444-2903, or jclyde@stonybrook.edu;
Eileen Conlon at (631) 638-8238, or eileen.conlon@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Thyroid Cancer Support Group
Education & support for thyroid
cancer patients
Meets: 4th Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 444-3442
Upper GI Cancer Support Group
Education & support for GI cancer
patients
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Cancer Center Conference Room
Call: 638-0718
Yoga for Life
Meets: Mondays
Time: 6PM
Place: Cancer Center
Conference Room
Call: 444-4000
