Support groups

Hudson Valley Mended Hearts

— Conference Room B, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie. 1:30 a.m. Sept. 14. Meets second Sunday of the month. Cardiac per-to-peer support group providing support to the heart patients, their families and caregivers. Contact President Joe Quagliano at 845-226-1739 or jquagliano@comcast.net

Fountain of Youth support group — Kingston, Kingston. 4-6 p.m. Sept. 15. Fountain of Youth Skills and Support Group for Youth (ages 8-13). Share experiences, learn coping skills, have fun, and do activities (art, gardening, journaling.) To pre-register, contact Valerie Linet at 856-339-2071, Ext. 104, or email Valerie.linet@hahv.org

Caregiver support group — St. Francis Homecare Services, Inc., 26 IBM Road, Suite 106, Poughkeepsie. 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Group meets third Mondays. This support group focuses on the importance of taking care of yourself, provides helpful tools and techniques to care for your loved ones, and shares information on what community services might be available to assist you. Free to all participants. 845-483-5551.

Family/caregiver support group — Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Cancer Support House, 80 Mary's Ave., Kingston. 7-8 p.m. Sept. 15. Meets third Monday of the month. A group for caregivers, adult family members and friends of those living with cancer. Call Julie Brady at 845-339-2071, Ext. 100, or email julie.brady@hahv.org

Homicide survivor's support group — Family Services North Annex Building, Family Services Inc., 29 N. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie. 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. For individuals who have lost a loved one to murder. Meets first and third Mondays. Pre-registration required. 845-452-1110, Ext. 3138.

Bereavement support group — JFS of Ulster County, 280 Wall Street, Kingston. 4:30-5:45 p.m. Sept. 15. Ongoing bereavement support group meeting the first and third Monday through Dec. 15. Pre-registration required. Just call 845-338-2980. No charge to participants.

Alzheimer's support group — Hopewell Reformed Church, 143 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction. 1 p.m. Sept. 16. Support group meets third Tuesday. Free; registration is required. 800-272-3900. www.alz.org/hudsonvalley

MS support group — Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 1576 Route 9, Wappingers Falls. 10 a.m. Sept. 16. Self-help/support group meets third Tuesday of the month. 800-344-4867.

Alzheimer's support group — Elant at Fishkill, 22 Robert R. Kasin Way, Beacon. 3 p.m. Sept. 17. Meets third Wednesday of the month. Free. Registration is required. Call 845-471-2655. www.alz.org/hudsonvalley

H.A.N.D.S — Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Self-help support group for parents who have suffered the loss of a baby. Contact Ann Critelli at 845-483-6683 or 845-224-6470 for more information.

Breast and ovarian cancer support group — Putnam Hospital Center, 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel. 7 p.m. Sept. 17. Meets the third Wednesday of each month. Topics pertaining to living with breast cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. Preregistration required. 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. www.supportconnection.org

Alzheimer's support group — The Plaza at Clover Lake, 838 Fair St., Carmel. 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 18, Family support group held on third Thursday of month. Free; registration is required. 914-253-0343. www.alz.org/hudsonvalley

Relatives As Parents Program Coffee and Conversation support groups — St. Mary's Chapel, 19 Bedford Ave., Fishkill. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 18. Education and training to address the needs and concerns expressed by relatives who have taken on the role of caregiver for a related child. Meets third Thursdays. 845-677-8223, Ext. 137.

Depression and bipolar support group — Mental Health America of Dutchess County, 253 Mansion St., Suite 201, Poughkeepsie. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. Call 845-473-2500, Ext. 1316.

Cancer support groupfor patients — Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie. 2-3 p.m. Mondays. 845-483-5470.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly — First Presbyterian Church, 2568 South St. (9D), Wappingers Falls. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. Call Grace at 845-831-0352 or Vera at 845-298-7067.

Young-adult transition program — Mental Health America of Dutchess County, 253 Mansion St., Suite 201, Poughkeepsie. 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Ages 18-25 with mental illness. 845-473-2500, Ext. 130.

Nursing mother's circle — Waddle n Swaddle, 32 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. Free breast-feeding support group for breast-feeding and expectant moms. Drop-in support group; R.S.V.P. not necessary. Call Jenn Sullivan at 845-473-5952.

Caregiver support group — Gardiner Library, 133 Farmers Turnpke, Gardiner. 2:30-3:45 p.m. Thursdays to October. For caregivers of loved ones 60 years old or older. A safe place to vent and get helpful advice. No charge, but call 845-338-2980 to pre-register.

Bereavement support group — Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie. 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call 845-437-3101.

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