Peninsula Counseling Center has a wide range of groups related to personal and family life issues. These groups cover such areas as based on
Peninsula Counseling Center's Ongoing Groups
Caregiver's Group at Peninsula Counseling Center is for anyone who is overwhelmed by caring for an ill loved one. Led by Joanne Walters, L.C.S.W, it addresses issues including stress, anxiety depression and learning to take better care of yourself. For more information call Joanne Walters at 516-569-6600 ext 1320
Project Cares is a Social-Day Program for Men and Women 60 and Over who are considered frail due to physical or mental difficulties. Sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center, the group meets Monday through Thursday at St. Joseph's Church School Building, Broadway, Hewlett. Transportation provided within a limited area. For more information call Kathy Schmitt at 374-9278
Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia aged 60 and over are welcome at the Club, a social supportive program sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center. The club meets Mondays and Wednesdays for women, Tuesdays and Thursdays for men, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1355 Noel Ave., Hewlett. For more information call Ellen Tolle at 374-9253
Eating Disorders Program of Peninsula Counseling Center is forming groups for bulimia and compulsive over-eating. Individual, group and family therapy are also available. Julie Livingston, LCSW conducts the program at 50 West Hawthorne Ave, Valley Stream. For more information call Julie Livingston at 516-569 6600 ext 1304
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program to help individuals and families recover from the destructive consequences of substance abuse is provided by the Chemical Dependence Treatment Program. Group and individual therapy sessions for adult and adolescents are strictly confidential. For more information call Meryl Camer, LCSW at 516-569-6600 ext 1373.
Bereavement Groups are available for adults who have recently lost a spouse. For more information call Ruth Stern, LCSW at 516-569-6600 ext 1317
South Shore Services for the Handicapped provides individual, family and group counseling , as well as support and advocacy for those with physical and developmental disabilities and their families. For more information call Peggy Grosman, program coordinator, at 516-569-6600 ext 1365
Support Group for Parents of Disabled Children. - Now there is help and assistance for those raising a developmentally disabled child thanks to South Shore Services for the Handicapped. For more information call Peggy Grosman, program coordinator, at 569-6600 ext 1365
