Support Groups
VCS Number: (845) 634-5729
Groups will be facilitated at VCS if space is available otherwise they will be held offsite.
Please see details below and check back for updates.
Support Groups for Caregivers of Older Adults
If you are concerned about an aging parent, spouse or other relative, VCS provides two weekly support groups. In these groups you will receive information, resources and alternatives for meeting the challenges associated with aging parents and relatives. These one hour groups are held on Tuesdays at 5:00pm in-person at VCS and via Zoom, and Wednesdays at 11:00am in-person at VCS and via Zoom. All are welcome. For more information and Zoom Links please contact the staff member listed below.
Please be assured that all state mandated safety protocols are in place. Feel free to call with any questions or concerns.
Older Adults & Support Services Coordinator
Caregiver Health & Wellness Group in Partnership with the Finkelstein Library
This group is a free service that provides resources for individuals who are caring for an elderly spouse, grandparent, mother, or father, relative, or non-related person such as a good friend. Members will receive guidance, coping strategies, and share useful resources that have helped them through the caregiving journey. This group meets at the Finkelstein Memorial Library, 24 Chestnut Street, in the Fielding Room (3rd Floor), Spring Valley, NY. The group meets every Monday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Registration for this group is required. To register, please contact the staff member below.
Older Adults & Support Services Coordinator
Caregiver Health & Wellness Group in Partnership with Promenade Assisted Living
This group is a free service for families of current Promenade residents that provides resources for individuals who are caring for an elderly spouse, grandparent, mother, or father, relative, or non-related person such as a good friend. Members will receive guidance, coping strategies, and share useful resources that have helped them through the caregiving journey. The group meets every Tuesday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm via Zoom. Registration for this group is required. To register, please contact the staff member below.
Older Adults & Support Services Coordinator
Life Transitions Group
Older adults aging in place face changes that require good coping skills and mutual support from others. This group is a dynamic safe place for older adults to develop new relationships and learn from one another how to face life’s most difficult changes. Updated information, guest speakers and peer support are offered.
This one hour group is held Monday mornings from 11:00am to 12:00pm at VCS in New City. This group is held simultaneously in-person and via zoom.
Older Adults & Support Services Coordinator
The Relatives as Parents Program is an open support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren or any other person raising the child of a relative. The group is a place to share the challenges and experiences amongst your peers. Groups are free to attend. The support group runs on the 1st Thursday of the month IN PERSON at VCS at 77 South Main St., New City, NY. The educational group runs the 3rd Thursday of each month IN PERSON at VCS. Both meetings are Noon -1pm.
Director of Counseling & Family Services
Life Experience Group - New City, NY
This weekly peer support group allows residents of Sunrise Assisted Living to talk in a group setting that is safe and non-judgmental. The group allows residents to speak about their physical, mental and aging issues and encourages the residents to share their life story. This group will help increase social support, connections and resiliency as you age in place.
Mondays in person 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Located at Sunrise Assisted Living, 233 N. Main Street, New City, NY 10956
Open to all residents at Sunrise Assisted Living only.
To hear more about the peer support group or to register please contact the staff member listed below.
Marie Wood-Smith x313
Older Adults & Support Services Coordinator
Peer Support Group - Pearl River, NY
The residents of the Promenade at Blue Hill have the opportunity to provide peer support to each other on Wednesday 3 pm – 4 pm in the lounge.
Wednesdays in person 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Located at Promenade at Blue Hill 582 Memorial Drive, Pearl River, NY 10965
Open to all residents at Promenade at Blue Hill only.
To hear more about the peer support group or to register please contact the staff member listed below.
Marie Wood-Smith x313
Older Adults & Support Services Coordinator
Contributions are voluntary and confidential and are used to expand the services for which they are received. No one will be denied services because of an inability or unwillingness to contribute. Suggested contributions level equal to the cost of the service for participants who self-disclose income at or above 185% of Federal Poverty Level. Services are funded in part by the Administration for Community Living, New York State Office for the Aging and the Rockland County Office for the Aging.
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