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Families/Friends of People With Health Conditions

The parents, children, spouses, partners, friends or other relatives or significant others of people with acute or chronic illnesses, injuries or other pathological conditions which affect the individual's physical well-being, whose own patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been significantly affected by ongoing interaction with and concern about the individual. Health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.

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Families/Friends of People With AIDS/HIV

Thru: Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

Eligibility:
HIV​/AIDS diagnosis.
Languages:
American Sign Language, Spanish
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Jay Street Location

1099 Jay Street
Building J
Rochester, NY

Families/Friends of People With Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Thru: Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter

Eligibility:
These support groups are intended for all affected by Alzheimer's or some form of dementia including, caregivers, friends, and family members. Advance screening is strongly recommended for early-stage support group admittance.
Languages:
Spanish group. 24 hour helpline has a translation service that includes more than 200 languages and dialects.
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Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter

5015 Campuswood Drive
Suite 102
East Syracuse, NY

Hours:
Call or view website for hours and locations of the support groups. Helpline is 24 hours.

Families/Friends of People With Cancer

Thru: Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club

Eligibility:
Adults and youth that have been impacted by any form of cancer.
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Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club

255 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY

Hours:
Group times vary. Call for information or visit website.

Families/Friends of People With Chronic Illnesses

Thru: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Western & Central New York Chapter

Eligibility:
Diagnosis of Leukemia, Hodgkins, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma or other related syndromes.

Families/Friends of People With Terminal Illnesses

Thru: Camp Good Days And Special Times

Eligibility:
Varies according to program. Call for information.
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Camp Good Days And Special Times Residential Camping Experiences

643 W Lake Road
Branchport, NY

Hours:
Hours vary.

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