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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 and 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.


Mountain Valley Hospice
108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville
Phone: 518-725-4545

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Lexington Family Services
18 E. Fulton St., Gloversville
Phone: 518-773-2014

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: 518-842-3717

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.

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Family Counseling Center
11-21 Broadway, Gloversville
Phone: 518-725-4310 X134

Respite services for children at risk of out of home placement or hospitalization. Ages 518 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 Volunteer Services
Phone: 518-773-5408

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 (www.mcarthurpark.org)
751 County Rt. 10 Corinth 1/2 mile off South Shore Rd. on the Great Sacandaga

An Adirondack camping weekend for families with children whose parent is fighting a
life-threatening illness.

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
OFA offices, 19 North Williams Street, Johnstown
Phone: 518-736-5650

12 - 2 p.m. 3rd Friday of the month - currently offered at the OFA Offices

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Parents Anonymous
Catholic Charities of Montgomery County
1 Kimball St., Amsterdam (doors open onto Guy Park)
Phone: Contact Beth 518-842-4202

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

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Parent Support Group
The Family Counseling Center
11-21 Broadway, Gloversville
Phone: 518-725-4310 ext. 155 or 518-725-2790 ext. 111

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
1 Kimball St., Amsterdam
Phone: 518-842-4202

Family Support Group for Latino families with developmental disabilities Catholic Charities of Montgomery County

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Parent-to-Parent of New York State
Capital District Office 500 Balltown Road Schenectady, NY 12304
Phone: 518-381-4350 or 1-800-305-8817
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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Project GAB (Guiding Adolescent Behavior)
Not on-going. Mental Health Association in Fulton & Montgomery Counties
Phone: 518-725-2790 contact: Janine Dykeman, Executive Director

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NAMI Family Support Groups
Phone: 518-843-3261 or 842-5270 for details or information.

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 1 st floor conference room, respectively on the 1 S` and 3' Thursdays of the month. Come anytime between 4 and 8Pm. No pre-registration required. Support Groups are free and open to all.

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Bi-Polar Children On-Line Support Group
Email:
supportJ@bpkids.org

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Panic and Phobia Group
Meets second Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm.
St. Mary's Hospital, 3rd Floor Amsterdam

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The Childhood/Trauma Self - Help Support Group
Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 196 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam.
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30p.m. at Our Place Leisure Lounge (Old Argersinger Building, second floor), 73 N. Main St., Gloversville

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The Alzheimer's and Other Caregivers Support Group
Phone: 518-725-0923

Mondays, 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Service Center of Gloversville and Fulton County
53 Church St., Gloversville.

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Eating Disorders Self-Help Group
For further information, contact Renee Carr, Mental Health Association Community Educator
Phone: 518-725-2790 ext. 109

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CRAED : Capital Region Association for Eating Disorders
Phone: 518-464-9043
URL:
www.geocities.com/craedny

All Groups meet 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Combined group- anorexics/bulimics/binge eaters and significant other groups.
Once per month All groups meet at Four Winds, Saratoga in the Algonquin Building.

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AL-ANON
Anyone who needs to contact a member of Alcoholics Anonymous of  Fulton and Montgomery counties, may call the hotline number at 736-2644

Al - Anon will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Nathan Littauer Hospital in the second floor conference room.

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Codependents Anonymous
Phone: 518-762-4948 Karen
Phone: 518661-5018 Mona

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Military Family Support Group American Legion Post 701
123 W. Main St. Amsterdam.

A support group for families of military personnel serving overseas has been formed and will conduct an open meeting 7-8:30 pm every Monday. The group's goal is to provide networking opportunities, mutual support and resources to family of military personnel. One of the group's first orders of business will be to establish a fund drive to purchase and ship needed personal items such as toiletries to service men and women.

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HIV/AIDS Support Group AIDS Council of NENY
Catholic Charities
1 Kimball St., Amsterdam
Phone: 518-842-2339

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A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic)
Phone: Contact Nancy Wilcox 518-775-4001

Meetings: Odd Months (Jan / Mar / May / July / Sept / Nov) - Third Tuesday - 5 p.m. Place: Nathan Littauer Hospital - Auditorium Provides support for people with sleep disorders and their family members through education, therapy adjustments, and the sharing of ideas, similar interests, problems and solutions. FREE!

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Better Breathers Club
Phone: Contact Rhonda Snell 518-773-5630

Meetings: Monthly - Second Thursday - 1 p.m. Place: HealthLink Littauer - Johnstown Mall   Support and education for adults with chronic lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis, asthma and lung cancer. Family members and friends are also invited to attend. FREE!

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Diabetes Education Program
Phone: Contact  Karen Hogan 518-773-5425

Meetings: Monthly - Third Monday - 10 a.m. Place: 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: Contact: Sally Mann 518-773-5710

Meetings: BI-Weekly - Second & Fourth Thursday - 1 p.m. Place: Nathan Littauer
Hospital Room 335  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: Contact Don Bennett 518-773-5455

Meetings: Monthly - Second Monday - 7 p.m. Place: Nathan Littauer Hospital Conference Room B  For anyone with the desire to quit smoking, or those who have already quit and want to remain smokefree. FREE!

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T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Phone: Contact Linda Macklin 518-661-6065

Meetings: Weekly - Wednesdays - 6 p.m. (Weigh-in 5:30-6) Place: Nathan Littauer Hospital Auditorium

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HealthLink Littauer
220 N. Comrie Avenue, Johnstown Mall, Johnstown 736-1120

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm  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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Mental Health Association in Fulton & Montgomery Counties
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73 North Main Street, Suite 106
Gloversville, NY 12078
Phone: (518) 725-2790
Fax: (518) 775-1076
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