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Internal 

EMPLOYEE AND STAFF

  • Stony Brook “HappieRU” Relationships Blogs
    • Employee Assistance program offers a blog with advice on healthy relationships, happiness at work, stress management, mindfulness, and many more aspects key to a more fulfilling mindset.
  • Support Groups for Patients and Caregivers
    • Contact links for various support groups from Stony Brook Medicine, including the ALS support group, Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers Group, Amputee Support group, Bereavement Support Group, multiple cancer support groups, and more
    • Support group for Cancer stony Brook Southampton
      • The Phillips Family Cancer Center | Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
      • “Stronger Together” Cancer Support Programs
        • Every patient is offered an on-site massage therapy session while waiting for an appointment or during chemotherapy. Our full schedule of cancer wellness and support services are open to the community—including aerobic fitness classes, such as “Body Sculpt” or Boxing;  Nutrition Classes & Food Demonstrations; Yoga; Meditation; and, access to a series of support groups.  Classes are held virtually.
    • Support group for Parkinson's Disease Stony Brook Southampton
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • voluntary, confidential, and comprehensive support resources to enhance the overall well-being and productivity of faculty, staff, and the organization. (631) 632-6085
  • Code Lavender
    • This code provides a rapid response to the emotional needs
of staff after unexpected or adverse events. Any employee
can call a silent code (not called overhead) by dialing the operator (3-2-1) and requesting a Code Lavender. A callback number,
the unit and the name of the individual requesting the code is given to the operator, and a responder will return your call. This service is available 24/7. The purpose is to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support to all staff members depending on the needs of the individual or group of individuals involved.
  • Spiritual care hotline: chaplains are available Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm at (631) 559-6211. For more urgent matters, please call the hospital operator and request the chaplain on-call (24/7)
  • Hardship fund
    • if you are experiencing a financial emergency, the Hardship Fund is available to all faculty, staff, and students (www.stonybrook.edu/hardshipfund )
  • If you or a colleague is personally struggling and would like to get connected to professional support, please contact the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health’s Employee Helpline (631) 632- CHAT (2428)
  • Breast lactation room located in the MART

 

Local 

  • The Association for Mental Health and Wellness offers a variety of programs for those facing serious mental illness and people in our community who are facing mental health issues. We offer support for their families and caregivers, and ensure that residents of Suffolk County have the support they require to gain and maintain mental wellness.
  • Association for Mental Health & Wellness Directory amazing compilation of all kinds of support groups and resources for mental health, abuse, bereavement, and more.
  • LI Health Collaborative
    • LIHC is a hub of population health activities on Long Island and a large coalition working together toward a healthier Long Island Community. It has a rich compilation of resources regarding mental health, substance abuse, preventive health screenings, education, free testing, housing, health services, chronic disease, senior services and more.
  • East End Mood Disorders Virtual Support Groups (held online via Zoom) Thursdays 6:30-8pm:  For individuals with a mental health disorder Thursdays 6:30-8pm:  For families and loved ones of those with a mental health disorder In order to register for the first time, please email Tory Masters at torymasters@gmail.com
  • Free cancer counselling through Fighting Chance
    • They even offer free rides for cancer patients to the appointments
    • Phone number: 631-725-464
  • Meals on wheels
    • The Town of Smithtown's Meals on Wheels provides congregate meals at timings listed on the website, as well as home delivered meal plans based on eligibility

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

  • Al-anon/Al-ateen Suffolk Information Service


    • Phone: 1-888-425-2666
      Website here

    • Offering zoom and in person meetings for the friends and family and those affected by someone else's drinking

  • Alzheimers Caregivers Support Group: Day Haven

    • 2210 Smithtown Ave.

      Ronkonkoma, New York, 11779 

      Phone: 631-585-2020

      Website here
    • Supporting elders in their desire to remain at home for as long as possible, Day Haven nis a social model adult day service program providing day-time care, a full range of therapeutic activities, and supervision for frail older adults and those with Alzheimer's or a related dementia
  • LI Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Groups
    • Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia's Center provides innovative services addressing each stage of AD and dementia. All programs are research based and designed to improve the quality of life to help prevent premature nursing hoome placement. They offer a variety of programs, including early stage, moderate stage, and late stage Alzheimer's programs, along with caregiver respite and caregiver support groups, brain fitness workshops, transportation services, and various events
       

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

  • RSVP Suffolk: Diverse volunteering opportunity for seniors available here. The program coordinator will ensure that need, skill and desire are matched to the volunteer opportunity, and you are provided with support needed 
    • "You’ll live longer and feel better!  According to recent studies completed at Johns Hopkins, seniors in volunteerism extended their lives by 2.4 years and they lost an average of 3.2 lbs. their first year of volunteer activity."

Virtual 

  • Relationship Communication How to improve relationships
  • NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
  • Mental health America has also peer specialists that can coach patients
  • NY Project Hope Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314
    This program has information for people to connect with resources, talk, cope, relax
  • Neighborhood Navigator - familydoctor.org
    This is an interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services listed by zip code, you can find local services related to: Food, Housing, Transportation, Employment aid, Legal aid, Financial . . . and more
  • Gratitude Revealed
    Explore gratitude, watch the movie, download gratitude journal and explore exercises to deepen gratitude.

Support for Lonely Depressed Older and Disabled Patients

  • The Institute on Aging’s 24-hour, toll-free, Friendship Line is designed to support people the age of 60 and older and adults living with disabilities. Their trained volunteers specialize in active listening and friendly conversation with depressed older adults.
  • Cross roads hospice and Palliative care support line 1-888-564-3405
    • Support hotlines for loneliness, depression, and isolation for the elderly

Caregiver Support

  • ACL Support to Caregivers 
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The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP), established in 2000, provides grants to States and Territories, based on their share of the population aged 70 and over, to fund a range of supports that assist family and informal caregivers to care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible.
     
  • Eldercare Locator - Are you a family caregiver in need of information or assistance? Are you interested in learning more about the programs and services that may be of assistance to you or your loved one? The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community. Just one phone call or Website visit provides an instant connection to resources that enable older persons to live independently in their communities. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
     
  • Family Caregiver Alliance - Established in 2001 as a program of Family Caregiver Alliance, the National Center on Caregiving (NCC) works to advance the development of high-quality, cost-effective policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country. Uniting research, public policy and services, the NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues for policy makers, service providers, media, funders and family caregivers throughout the country.
     
  • Caregiver Action Network - Resources from the Caregiver Action Network, including a Peer Forum, a Story Sharing platform, the Family Caregiver Tool Box and more. CAN also provides support for rare disease caregivers at http://www.rarecaregivers.org

  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women’s Health - Tips for Caregivers  - FDA Office of Women’s Health understands caring for someone can be rewarding, but challenging. FDA’s Tips for Caregivers website provides tools to help caregivers manage the care of their loved ones. The website provides tips for caregivers of older adults, young children, teens and people with special needs. The website also highlights 7 tips for all caregivers to know.  FDA Office of Women’s Health also provides information on women and clinical trials.

  • Neighborhood Navigator - This is an interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services listed by zip code, you can find local services related to: Food, Housing, Transportation, Employment aid, Legal aid, Financial . . . and more

FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT

  • All Clear Foundation, 24/7 support for first responders
    Website provides a multitude of support lines to different types of first responders.

Podcasts

  • The Way Out is In
    • This podcast series is aimed at "helping us to transcend our fear and anger so that we can be more engaged in the world in a way that develops love and compassion."
  • 10% Happier
    • 10 percent happier is an invitation to  “Journey with us and learn how to train your mind to be happier over time alongside the most qualified people on the planet—including the Dalai Lama.”
Last Updated
02/06/2023