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
- Community Resource Directory
- Resource directory for all kinds of social support needs
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
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Al-anon/Al-ateen Suffolk Information Service
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Phone: 1-888-425-2666
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Offering zoom and in person meetings for the friends and family and those affected by someone else's drinking
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- 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
- 2210 Smithtown Ave.
- 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
- 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."
