Support Groups by Region
- Rochester
- Buffalo
- Syracuse
- Binghamton
- Ithaca
- Watertown
- Additional Activities of the Western New York Service 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.
Contact: Cynthia Bitter 585-377-0079 for information
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
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
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
Title: Adolescent Eating Disorders Support Group
Cost: Free for those with anorexia or bulimia ages 14-19 (would evaluate 13 year olds on a case by case basis)
Where: The Stay Healthy Center at Oakdale Mall, Johnson City NY
When: Mondays: 6:30 pm - 7:30 beginning November 9th
Contact: Sue at 607-763-6326
Eating Disorders Family Support Group
When: 2nd and 4th Tues, 6:30-7:30pm, free
Where: JC Family Care Center, 40 Arch St. (next to Wilson Hospital) Clayton Rm.
Contact: 607-763-6326
ITHACA:
Tompkins Co. Eating Disorders Network
Co-sponsored by Mental Health Assoc. and Cornell
Where: Cooperative Extension in Tompkins Co.
Title: Ithaca ANAD Support Group (for individuals with eating disorders)
Where: 614 West State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
When: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Led by: Peer/Advocate
Email: IthacaANAD@hotmail.com
Contact: 607-272-2292, Ext. 292 (please note this is not a manned line)
*Please email or call for more information or to attend a meeting
Title: 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: 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: Please call for information about upcoming workshops.
Led by: Community professionals plus advocate
Contact and Registration: 607-272-2292, Ext. 232
WATERTOWN:
TBD
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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