The Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Support Group offers new patients a chance to learn more about our program, surgical options, and aftercare. For patients who have already had surgery, the group offers a supportive environment to help manage the emotional changes and situations that can occur as a result of weight loss.

Date and Time: Thursdays, 6 p.m. (please call for dates)
Location: 440 West 114th Street, take elevator #6 to M4, Room MU410
Contact: Aisling McGinty (212) 523-4317, amcginty@chpnet.org

SHARE’s LatinaSHARE is for Spanish-speaking Breast or Ovarian Cancer survivors. Led by a peer group, various topics related to women’s needs are presented.

Date and Time: Second Wednesday of the month, 2 p.m.
Location: 440 West 114th Street, Clark 2, Conference Room
Contact: Ivis Sampayo (212) 937-5576

Adult Female Survivors of Rape provides support and validation through “telling the story” and exploration of the impact of sexual assault on current relationships.

Date and Time: Weekly for 8, 12, or 16 weeks
Location: Crime Victims Treatment Center, 411 West 114th Street, Suite 2C
Contact: Amie Karp (212) 523-4146

Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse provides members with the opportunity to “tell their story” in a safe and supportive setting, and to witness and validate each other’s experiences.

Date and Time: Weekly for 8, 12 or 16 weeks.
Location: Crime Victims Treatment Center, 411 West 114th Street, Suite 2C
Contact, Female Group: Amie Karp (212) 523-4146
Male Group: Louise Kindley (212) 523-4430

Domestic Violence Support Group (women only) focuses on the dynamics of abusive relationships, self-care, and steps to living without violence.

Date and Time: All groups require a pre-group interview with the facilitating therapist. Groups meet on a weekly basis and are time-limited, usually 8, 12 or 16 weeks. Call for information.
Location: Crime Victims Treatment Center, 411 West 114th Street, Suite 2C
Contact: Lisa Haileselassie (212) 523-3287

Seeking Safety helps survivors gain coping skills to address current problems such as anger, anxiety, substance abuse, or other addictive behaviors. The goal of the group is to assist clients in building safety in their lives, and in so doing, to move toward freeing themselves from trauma at a deep emotional level.

Date and Time: Weekly for 8, 12 or 16 weeks
Location: Crime Victims Treatment Center, 411 West 114th Street, Suite 2C
Contact, Female Group: Kay Johnson (212) 523-4426
Male Group: Rommell Washington (212) 523-3288

Teen Trauma Group (girls only) is a creative arts support group for teens with a history of victimization such as sexual abuse, sexual assault, or dating violence.

Date and Time: Weekly for 8, 12 or 16 weeks
Location: Crime Victims Treatment Center, 411 West 114th Street, Suite 2C
Contact: Monica Pombo (212) 523-4727

The New Parent Breastfeeding Support Group provides support, encouragement, and guidance for breastfeeding mothers and new parents. Discussion topics include growth and development, feeding issues, self esteem as a parent, time management, return to work in/out of home, and free discussion for other areas of concern. The Group is facilitated by a master’s prepared pediatric nurse practitioner

Date and Time: Mondays, 11 a.m.
Location: Roosevelt Hospital, Room 11-A-28
Contact: (212) 523-6222

The Stroke Support Group provides support, encouragement, and guidance for stroke survivors and their families.

Date and Time: Last Friday of Each Month, 4 p.m.
Location: St. Luke’s Hospital, 440 West 114th Street, Muhlenberg Building, Conference Room D
Contact: (212) 636-3236

Vascular Birthmark Support Group is designed to help with emotional support, financial issues, insurance issues and, most importantly, awareness. We work to connect patients with other patients going through similar treatments and with similar diagnoses.

Date and Time: Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Vascular Birthmarks Institute Waiting Room, 126 West 60th Street
Contact: Sherri Foster (917) 703-1903