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Support Groups by Region

ROCHESTER:

Title: Eating Disorder Network Support Group Meetings

Led by:Dr. Richard Kreipe, Director of the Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Program at Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong.

Meetings include presentations by professionals, visits from recovered individuals, and informal group discussions. There is no cost for attendance at the Network meetings. Families and friends of individuals with eating disorders are invited to attend.

When: Meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Where: The group meets at the Cornell Cooperative Extension on 249 Highland Avenue, right across the street from the Highland Park. Videoconference is set-up with Ithaca and Watertown groups.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Eating Disorder Network Task Force (meets every month before the support meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the same location), please contact:

Barb Williams at 585-865-7996 or email: gwillia2@rochester.rr.com

Please see http://www.rochesteredn.org/home.htm for additional information about the Eating Disorder Network.

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Title: CARE-Connecting, Acceptance, Reflection, and Empowerment

Location: Porthole Room in the Otto Schults Center at Nazareth College

Date: 2006 schedule of groups: Sunday evenings

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Participants: Open to any Nazareth College student or adult individual in the community (ages 18 and over) who is struggling with an eating disorder

Led by: Recovered peers

Contact: 585-266-6729 or 585-615-6729

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Title: Life Coaching Group - JOURNEY (Just One Person Understanding Recovery Nurtures and Empowers You)

Location: Unity Health System, 835 West Main Street, Rochester

Date: Summer session: Wednesday afternoons 6/27/2007 - 8/3/2007

Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Participants: JOURNEY is a free (NY State Department of Health-funded) 10-week beginning life coaching group located at Unity Health System in Rochester, NY. It is designed for women over age 18 who are working on recovery and are ready and wanting to experience life without an eating disorder. Group is facilitated by Cindy J. Bitter, a certified professional life coach who has recovered from an eating disorder. The group focuses on developing and practicing of life skills and strategies that support and promote recovery, healthy choices, and lifestyle.

Led by: Cindy J. Bitter

Contact: 585-377-0079 | Registration Form

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BUFFALO:

Eating Disorders Assoc. of Western NY

Where: 1313 Main St.
Buffalo, N. Y. 14209

When: Last meeting for 2006: Dec. 18, 6 to 7 P.M.

Title: Support Group For Those With Eating Disorders
Led by: Professional staff
Contact: 716-819-1338

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SYRACUSE:

Centre Syracuse
3300 James St., 2nd Floor
Syracuse, N. Y. 13206:

Title: (1) Eating Disorders Support Group: For those with anorexia and/or bulimia

When: Tues. 6:45 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Led by: Professional staff

Contact: Danielle Cornia: 315-671-2202

Title: (2) Support Group for Families of Individuals with Eating Disorders For family members of those struggling with anorexia and/or bulimia

When: Thursdays: 6:45 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Led by: Professional Staff

Contact: Karen Fernandez-Cosgrove 315-671-2202

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BINGHAMTON:

Southern Tier Eating Disorder Network Support Group

Title: Support Group For Those With Eating Disorders

Where: Groups at The Stay Healthy Center at Oakdale Mall, Johnson City NY

When: Mondays: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Led by: Dr. Terry and Susan Connelly

Contact: 607-763-6326

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ITHACA:

Tompkins Co. Eating Disorders Network

Co-sponsored by Mental Health Assoc. and Cornell

Where: Cooperative Extension in Tompkins Co.

 

Title: (1) ANAD Support Group For individuals with eating disorders

Where: Mental Health Assoc. in Tompkins Co.
518 W. State St.
Ithaca, N. Y. 14850

When: Wednesdays 7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Led by: peer/advocate

Contact: 607-272-2292, Ext. 292

 

Title: (2) Family Support Group for family members of those with eating disorders

Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins Co.
615 Willow Ave.
Ithaca, N. Y. 14850

When: 3rd Tues. of month, 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Led by: Dr. Richard Kreipe by teleconference in Rochester, NY

Contact: 607-272-2292, Ext. 232

 

Title: (3) Parent Partner Program Support and education for people affected by eating disorders in loved ones

Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension
615 Willow Ave.
Ithaca, N. Y. 14850

When: Next workshop: Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.

Led by: Community professionals plus advocate

Contact and Registration: 607-272-2292, Ext. 232

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WATERTOWN:

Contact: Jessica Flitcroft, WNYCCCED Case manager, for friends, family and loved ones support group

Information: jflitcroft@nctls.org or 315-783-1777, Ext. 34.

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Additional Activities of the Western New York Service Region:

Ophelias Place - Support Groups
407 Tulip St.
Liverpool, NY 13088

  • Women's Recovery Group - Moving Forward Support Group.
    Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Family and Friends Support Group. Facilitated by Jodie Schafran, LMSW. Second and fourth Fridays of the month from 6 - 7:30 p. m.
  • If interested in a men's support group, please call 315-451-5544 or jodie@opheliasplace.org

For additional information on support groups offered at Ophelia's Place please email jodie@opheliasplace.org

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