Support groups are held throughout the county on a variety of topics sponsored by the following agencies...
Office for the Aging / Alzheimer's Assoc. / Healthsouth / Jones Memorial / Hospice / Tanglewood-Memory Garden
Click on the links above to go directly to the sponsor's support groups.

Area codes are (716) unless otherwise noted.

Office for the Aging
Caregiver Support Groups
If you are a caregiver, please consider attending one of our monthly support groups for fellowship, understanding, and fresh ideas. For more information or other support, contact Caregiver Support Services at
753-4479, 661-7479, 363-4479.

Family Services of the Chautauqua Region
Click here for a brochure.
Christ First United Methodist Church
(Taft Center Adult Day Care)
663 Lakeview Avenue, Jamestown
4th Tuesday of each month
12:15-1:45pm

St. John's United Church of Christ
(Adult Day Care Center)
733 Central Avenue, Dunkirk
4th Thursday of each month
12:30-2:00pm
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Alzheimer's Association
Caregiver Support Group
For caregivers of persons with dementia. The group meets to discuss caregiving, share information on resources, and provide support and encouragement to others who are faced with the challenge of dementia.
St. Johns Church of Christ
733 Central Avenue, Dunkirk
The 3rd Tuesday of every month
5:30pm
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Jones Memorial Health Center
Stroke Support Group
A monthly support group for stroke survivors, caregivers, and persons interested in learning more about brain attacks. These monthly meetings provide an informal supportive atmosphere. For more information on meeting time and location, contact Kaye Guziec at 664-8543 or Connie Hunt at 664-8278.
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HEALTHSOUTH
Second Chance Stroke Program
The Second Chance Stroke program offers evaluation and treatment to address issues from past strokes. Before admission, a rehab liason can visit the patient in the hospital, physician's office, or at home for a free evaluation of the rehabilitation potential. For more information, please contact (800) 234-4574.
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Parkinson's Support Group
6:30pm-8pm
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
Westfield Hospital Physical Therapy Room
For more information call Jim Fisher at 753-2585.
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Hospice Chautauqua County
Support Groups
All support groups are open to any resident in Chautauqua County. No prior affiliation with Hospice is necessary. Please contact Jamie Probst, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice Chautauqua County, at 338-0033for dates and times of the support groups. Support groups are offered in Lakewood and Fredonia.



Senior Pathways for Widow/Widowers
Tuesdays 2:00pm-3:30pm
Loyalton of Lakewood
April 17, 2007 - May 22, 2007

Survivor Victim of Suicide Support Group
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
4:30pm-6:00pm

General Grief Support Group
2nd Monday of each month 5:30pm-7:00pm
Larson-Timco Funeral Home 3780 Eagle St.
Fredonia, NY
679-9000

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Fridays 10:00am - 11:30am
Physician's Conference Room
Lakeshore Hospital - TLC 845 Routes 5 & 20
Irving, NY
April 13, 2007 - May 18, 2007
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