OPEN DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUPS:
Depression Support Group
A free and ongoing open drop-in group for individuals experiencing persistent sadness, loss of interest, difficulty concentrating,or feelings of hopelessness or overall depression.
*This open drop-in group does NOT require registration.
Thursdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm at 300 Aaron Court in Kingston
MHA: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
*This open drop-in group does NOT require registration.
Contact: Jo Griffiths, Wellness Resource Coordinator at (845) 339-9090 Ext. 113
Anxiety Support Group
A free and ongoing drop-in group for individuals experiencing fear, nervousness and worry, or feelings of overall anxiety.
Wednesdays 2:30pm - 3:30pm at 300 Aaron Court in Kingston
MHA: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
*This open drop-in group does NOT require registration.
Contact: Jo Griffiths, Wellness Resource Coordinator at (845) 339-9090 Ext. 113
Reflections on Wellness
Explore & Create Positive Changes In Your Life! Group Themes Include: Exercise & Nutrition, Safety & Security In Your Personal Life, Building Positive Relationships & Support Networks, Achieving Goals & Increasing Self-Esteem, Personal Fulfillment In Your Strengths & Talents.
Kingston: Wednesdays 1:00pm - 2:30pm at the Kingston Library
Ellenville: Thursdays 8:45am - 10:15am at the Ellenville Library
New Paltz: Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm at Family of New Paltz
Highland: Thursdays 1:00pm - 2:30pm at Rose Women's Care Center, 24 Main Street, Highland
*This open drop-in group does NOT require registration.
Contact: Jean Tansey, LMSW, Wellness Resource Coordinator for MHA: the Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. at (845) 339-9090 Ext. 165.
ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS:
Men's Anger Management
A free 10-week workshop that enables men to understand factors underlying their anger and how to regain control. Establish more effective interpersonal skills for family, workplace and other social situations. *Registration is Required.
Ten Wednesdays from 6:00pm -8:00pm
Summer Session Runs June 30 - September 1. 2010
To Register Call: (845) 339-9090 x115
MHA: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
Women's Anger & Trauma Management
A free 10-week workshop during which participants examine the relationship of anger to our physical, emotional, and spiritual well being and learn to identify, express and manage anger safely through a variety of techniques. The goal of this workshop series is to assist women in developing a compassionate view towards the role of anger in our lives and how to use anger as a tool for empowerment. *Registration is Required.
Ten Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Summer Session Starts July 13 - September 14, 2010
To Register Call: 339-9090 x115
MHA: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
EVOLVE for Men with Domestic Violence Issues
Evolve teaches men to show feelings and express fears other than through anger, to feel that it's okay to ask for help, to ask for what he wants without becoming violent, to seek new ways of thinking and relating to others, to reject stereotypes of how a man is "supposed" to be, to express frustration, disappointment, and anxiety without becoming violent, to take responsibility for his actions, and to show his strength by chosing NOT to hit those closest to him. Registration is Required.
Contact: Carolyn at (845) 331-7080
Teen Anger Management Classes
Family of Woodstock offers FREE anger management classes for teens. The classes are held in New Paltz and Kingston once a week for five weeks. Registration is Required. TOPICS INCLUDE: Conflict Resolution, Stress Relief, Alternatives to Violence, Coping Skills, Family Roles & Relationships, Peer Relationships
If a teen you know could benefit from this class please contact:
New Paltz:
Amy Baracks
abaracks@fowinc.org
255-3601 ext. 114
Kingston:
Nicole Martin
nmartin@fowinc.org
334-8180 ext. 1
SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS:
Mindful Living: A DBT Skills Group
Based on Marsha Linehan's research on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this free workshop focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness skills. *Registration is Required.
Twelve Tuesdays 10:30am – 11:30am
Next Session Starts September 14, 2010
For More Information Call: 339-9090 x115
MHA: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
RAPP (Relatives as Parents Program)
Educational training to learn new parenting and coping skills, peer support groups, referral and access to services and resources.
Cornall Univeristy Cooperative Extension
Contact: (845) 340-3990 in Kingston
SUPPORTS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
Families in Crisis: Family Support Training
A free 8-week workshop that helps families increase their understanding of and how to cope with the symptoms of a loved one's mental illness. Establish a more positive, less stressful relationship with mentally ill family members and treatment teams. Open to anyone with family members diagnosed with mental illness.
Contact Jean Tansey at (845) 339-9090 Ext. 165
MHA: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
NAMI Support Group
This open drop-in group does not require registration and is a support group for family and friends of adults with mental health diagnoses.
Meets every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month
6:00pm -7:30pm *Except for federal holidays.
300 Aaron Court, Martin Aaron Office Complex, Willow Park, Kingston
Contact: 845-339-9090 ext. 115
MHA: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
Eating Disorders Family Support Group
For Friends and Family Members of Indivduals with disordered eating behaviors, such as overeating or purging, or with eating disorders, such as Obesity or Anorexia
Currently Accepting Registration For Fall Group Starting in September 2010
To Register Call: 339-9090 x115
MHA: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUPS:
Women's Issues
A free 6-week support group that involves open discussion and problem solving of issues related to self-enpowerment, boundary setting, self-esteem and personal enrichment.
Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Session Runs From June 16, 2010 - July 21, 2010
To Register Call: 339-9090 x115
MHA: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
Women & Loss
For women seeking support and comfort in dealing with a loss of any kind, including the loss of a job, separation or divorce, or the death of a loved one. Registration is Required.
Currently Accepting Registration for Group Starting Fall of 2010
To Register Call: 339-9090 x115
MHA: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
Moving On- A Seperation & Divorce Support Group for Women
This group will give participants the opportunity to hear speakers on different aspects of seperation and divorce, share experiences, explore feelings and discover ways to reinvent your life.
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month from 6:30-8:30 PM
BOCES (New Paltz) 175 Rt 32 North
Facilitated by Denise Jelley & Erica Manfred
For more info contact Denise at (516) 238-1282 or Erica at (845) 679-2235
Adult Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse Peer Support Group
Free, confidential and safe space to explore feelings, examine the impact of sexual violence, share coping strategies, and give and receive support.
Call for info in group dates and times.
Deborah Foley at CVAP – 340-3443
Crime Victims Assistance Program
HEALTHY EATING GROUPS:
Mindful Eating
A professionally-led support group that incorporates DBT skills into coping with emotional eating. *Registration is Required.
Location: Mental Health Association, 300 Aaron Court - Kingston
Contact: Andrea Raphael-Paskey at (845) 338-5450
H.E.R.S.-Healthy Eating Recovery Support
A professionally-led support group for individuals who have been living with an eating disorder, specifically who restrict calories or purge. *Registration is Required.
Location: Mental Health Association, 300 Aaron Court - Kingston
Contact: Andrea Raphael-Paskey at (845) 338-5450
RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS:
MOVING FORWARD IN RECOVERY
A weekly meeting whose goal is to alleviate the anxiety of consumers transitioning through the stages of their treatment.
Who will conduct the meetings?
Nadine Woinoski – Peer Advocate
Marsha Sebro – Vocational Specialist
Who can attend?
Any consumer who is making a change in their treatment and/or level of care
When?
Weekly meeting each Tuesday, starting September 30th
What Time?
10:00-11:00 am
Where?
Room 173
How do I refer?
Please refer any of your clients who are making changes to Beth Ann Dawkins, x4133
* Consumers, upon check-in, will need to let Billing and Reception know they are attending the Moving Forward in Recovery Meeting with Nadine and Marsha.
Double Trouble in Recovery
Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR) is a twelve step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their particular addiction(s) and manage their mental disorder(s).
Open and ongoing enrollment
Wednesdays 1-2pm
PEOPLe, 360 Aaron Court - Kingston
Contact: 331-4965, PEOPLeProjectS@aol.com
BEREAVEMENT & LOSS GROUPS:
Widow/Widower
Journeys Through Grief
Childrens Support Group
Call for times, Marg Garvilla (845) 473-2273 ext. 1145
Located 30 Broadway at the Hospice Building in Kingston
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS:
PEOPLe's Open Topic Drop-in
General support and discussion group. Ongoing & Open Enrollment.
Wednesdays, 10:30am - 11:30am
PEOPLe Inc, 360 Aaron Court - Kingston
Contact: Rhonda, 331-4965
PEOPLe's Self-Help Group
Ongoing & Open Enrollment
Thursdays 10:30am -11:30am
PEOPLe Inc., 360 Aaron Court-Kinston
Contact: Rhonda 331-4965
PEOPLe's BYO Music
Bring your own music- share your favorite clips and listen to music. ONgoing & Open Enrollment.
Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am
PEOPLe Inc., 360 Aaron Court-Kinston
Contact: Rhonda 331-4965