Disclaimer: These listings are provided for information purposes only and the facilities are not to be considered recommended by the Mental Health Association in Fulton & Montgomery Counties. The Mental Health Association does not accept responsibility for the success or failure of any of the treatment programs/facilities on this list. We have not researched their practices nor their licenses.

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LEXINGTON FAMILY SERVICES
18 E. Fulton Street, Gloversville
Phone: 773-2014

Helping families in Fulton County who are caring for a child or adult who is developmentally disabled through a wide variety of services. Some examples are: respite, recreation, advocacy, and support.

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MONTGOMERY TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, INC. (MTS)
11 Mohawk Place, Amsterdam
Phone: 842-3717

Residential and rehabilitative services for adults and adolescents who have a primary psychiatric diagnosis and may have a secondary diagnosis of substance abuse. Respite services are available for adults and in-home respite services are available for children and their families. Montgomery County only.

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FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER
11-21 Broadway, Gloversville
Phone: 725-4310 (ext. 134)

Respite services for children at risk of out-of-home placement or hospitalization. Ages 5–18 short term respite, referral made by local welfare and child agencies, schools, police, probation. Fulton County only. Families can also make referral.

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CAMP SUPERSTARRS
Nathan Littauer Hospital
Phone: 773-5408

Volunteer Services For children with asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and nutritional disorders. A two week day camp held at the Great Sacandaga Lake.

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MCARTHUR PARK
Web Address: www.mcarthurpark.org
Phone: 654-9828

An Adirondack “gone fishing” weekend for any family with a child under 18 with a parent who is fighting a life-threatening illness.

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GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP
Phone: 736-5650

12noon-2pm on the third Friday of the month – currently offered at the OFA offices, 19 North Williams Street, Johnstown

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PARENTS ANONYMOUS
Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery Counties
1 Kimball Street, Amsterdam (doors open on to Guy Park Avenue)
Phone: 842-4202

Confidential – members choose occasional speakers. Mondays 1pm-2:30pm. Call Beth.

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PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Family Counseling Center 11-21 Broadway, Gloversville
Phone: 725-4310 (ext. 155)

Parent Support Groups are for adults who have children with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and develop supportive relationships with other parents. Guest speakers, outings, and educational materials are included as requested by the group. Call for current schedule of times and locations.

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PARENTS EMPOWERING PARENTS
Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery County 1 Kimball Street, Amsterdam
Phone: 842-4202

Family Support Group for Latino families with developmental disabilities.

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PARENT-TO-PARENT OF NEW YORK STATE
500 Balltown Road, Schenectady 12304
Phone: (518) 381-4350
Capital District Office (800) 305-8817
Email: P2PMatches@aol.com

Parent to Parent of New York State is based on the philosophy that parents, who themselves have experienced the joys and frustrations of raising a child with a special need, can offer other parents a valuable resource. Trained volunteers provide emotional support and information by telephone or email to other families who face similar challenges. Whether it’s for a new diagnosis, a hospitalization, or a life transition, talking with another family who’s “been there” can be extremely helpful.

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KIDS FIRST PARENTING CLASS
Family Counseling Center 11-21 Broadway, Gloversville
Phone:725-4310

A 12 week program offered by the Fulton County Domestic Violence Program. The goals of the Parenting Classes are to build confidence, improve parenting skills, encourage child development, and to enhance the well-being of the family as a whole.

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NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Phone:843-3261/842-5270

Monthly meetings for persons and/or families who have a loved one who suffers from mental illness. Meetings are held in Amsterdam at 2414 Riverfront Center and in Gloversville at the Argersinger Building’s first floor conference room, respectively on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Come anytime between 4 and 8pm. No pre-registration is required. Support groups are free and open to all.

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BI-POLAR CHILDREN
supportJ@bpkids.org

On-line support group.

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PANIC AND PHOBIA GROUP

Meets second Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm, 3rd Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital

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THE ALZHEIMER’S AND OTHER CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Fulton County Office for Aging 19 N. William Street, Johnstown
Phone: 736-5650

Meet first Monday of the month 7-9pm.

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EATING DISORDERS SELF-HELP GROUP
Phone: 725-2790 (ext. 109)

For information contact Renee Carr, Mental Health Association Community Educator.

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CRAED: CAPITAL REGION ASSOCIATION FOR EATING DISORDERS
Phone: 464-9043

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AL-ANON
Phone: 736-2644

Anyone who needs to contact a member of Alcoholics Anonymous of Fulton & Montgomery Counties may call the hotline number above. Al-Anon will meet from 7-8pm Monday at Nathan Littauer Hospital in the second floor conference room.

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CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS
Karen 762-4948
Mona 661-5018

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BETTER BREATHERS CLUB
Phone: 736-1120

Meetings monthly on the second Tuesday – 1pm at HealthLink Littauer at Johnstown Mall – contact Don Bennet.

Support and education for adults with chronic lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, and lung cancer. Family members are also invited to attend. FREE!

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DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM
Phone; 773-5425

Meetings monthly on the third Monday – 10am at Nathan Littauer Hospital Auditorium.

Teaches diabetics and their family members how to control and manage diabetes through an educational series of monthly meetings. FREE!

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BREASTFEEDING – “MOMMY & ME”
Phone: 773-5710

Meetings bi-weekly on the second and fourth Thursday – 1pm at Nathan Littauer Hospital room 335 – contact Sally Mann.

Ongoing support for breastfeeding moms and their babies. To support and learn from each other, share experiences, and help make breastfeeding the best it can be. FREE!

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SMOKEFREE
Phone: 773-5455

Meetings monthly on the second Monday – 7pm at Nathan Littauer Hospital Conference Room B – contact Don Bennet

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T.O.P.S. (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY)
Phone: 661-6065

Meetings weekly on Wednesday – 6pm (Weigh-in from 5:30-6pm) at Nathan Littauer Hospital Auditorium – contact Linda Macklin.

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HEAKTHLINK LITTAUER
Johnstown Mall 220 N. Comrie Avenue, Johnstown
Phone: 736-1120

A community education service of Nathan Littauer Hospital, HealthLink’s mission is to increase community awareness regarding the benefits of health and wellness, and to provide resources for those who choose to make positive, healthy, lifestyle changes.

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HIV/AIDS SUPPORT GROUP
AIDS Council of N.E. N.Y. 1 Kimball St. (Catholic Charities), Amsterdam
Phone: 842-4202 (ext. 3113)

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