Adult Center Support Groups
North East Recovery Alliance Of Long Island (NERALI): Concerned Persons Group
This monthly group empowers and supports family members and friends of loved ones
wrestling with substance abuse.
For more information, contact Jane Fox, 516.589.9171, [email protected].
TBA
7:00 pm
Dementia Spousal Support Group
Caring for a Spouse or Life Partner with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia?
Come be in a room with others who “get it.”
Share peer support and receive professional guidance about many emotions, role changes, practical concerns, and losses that accompany caring for a spouse or partner with a life changing illness.
Two weekly groups:
Wednesdays, 10:15-11:15 am (Call for Availability)
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm (Currently Full)
For more information: Please contact Hillary Cook, LCSW 516-822-3535 x328 or email [email protected]
This group is made possible with a grant from The Sephardic Foundation on Aging.
Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group
Currently Full
Caring for a Spouse or Life Partner with Parkinson’s disease?
Come be in a room with others who “get it.”
Share peer support and receive professional guidance about many emotions, role changes, practical concerns, and losses that accompany caring
for a spouse or partner with a life changing illness.
Thursdays | 12:00-1:00 pm
For more information: Please contact Hillary Cook, LCSW 516-822-3535 x328 or email [email protected]
This group is made possible with a grant from The Sephardic Foundation on Aging.
ADPA Care Partner Connection
A FREE eight-week support program for care partners of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), offering a space to connect, share, and learn.
Are you a care partner to a spouse or partner with Parkinson’s disease? Do you find yourself…
- Having many questions about the practical concerns of caregiving?
- Experiencing worries or uncertainty about planning for the future?
- Coping with emotions like stress, anxiety, and grief?
- Noticing changing roles in your relationship?
If so, the American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA) specialized eight-week program for care partners – offered in partnership with the Mid-Island Y JCC — might be a good fit for you.
APDA Care Partner Connection offers the opportunity to connect with other care partners for emotional support and sharing. The group also provides education about planning for the future and practical resources. This group was designed for care partners who are looking for a space to share their feelings and learn more about PD caregiving considerations.
Space is limited and registration is required. To register, please contact Hillary Cook at (516) 822-3535, extension 328. Please plan to attend all eight sessions.
8 Thursdays | 12:15-1:45 pm
June 18 – August 13, 2026 (except July 30)
In-Person Spousal Bereavement Groups
Receive peer support and professional guidance in a warm supportive setting.
Led by a licensed social worker, the group will examine common grief issues
including depression, anger, loneliness, coping skills, and lifestyle changes.
Thursdays | 10:30 am
TBA
Fee: $175 | Members: $150
Caring for Our Aging Parents
Communicating with Healthcare Providers
If you are caring for an aging parent, you don’t have to go it alone. Join the Mid Island Y JCC and Guiding Hearts Helping Hands for a quarterly series of programs to help you get information and support to navigate your caregiving journey.
5:45 PM – “Whine” and Cheese: We’ll provide the wine and cheese, you bring the “whine!” Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with other Adult Children Caregivers for socialization and support.
6:00 PM – Peace of Mind for Tomorrow: Having the Conversations That Matter Most
Join us for a supportive session on navigating futurecare discussions with your aging parents. You will gain practical tools to help your family share their values, life goals, and preferences for future medical care, helping to ensure that their preferences are documented early before a crisis occurs.
7:00 PM – Cookies and Conversation: debrief and share with other Adult Children Caregivers, while enjoying a bite for the road.
Contact: Linda Katz (516) 822-3535, x380
This program is offered at NO COST. Please reserve your spot to ensure proper seating and refreshments.
Thursday, January 14, 2027
5:45-7:45 pm
Living with Early Parkinson’s Support Group Discussion
A professionally facilitated group that provides a safe space to discuss with peers your feelings related to living with Parkinson’s.
8 Fridays | 10:45–11:45 am
TBA
