Support Groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, information, and as well as a place to offer peer support and encouragement. Solicitations or research projects are not conducted at support group meetings.

Support groups often feature speakers specializing in scleroderma or related topics. To find out information about upcoming speakers or meeting topics, please contact the support group leader or chapter office.

This schedule is subject to change. Before attending a group for the first time, please call to verify date and time. Groups are free of charge and open to everyone.

Connecticut

Hartford, Conn.

2–4 p.m., the last Saturday of every month (not Feb., Mar., or Jun.)
Hartford Support Group.
We meet at University of Conn. Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, Ct., Main hospital, 1st floor, near cafeteria Map and directions
Support Group Leader: Sharon LeDue, 860-253-0345, hartford@scleroderma.orgAsst. Support Group Leader: Teri Beebe, 860-741-5028

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Spanish – NYC and LI Support Groups

Contact: Beatriz Nunez, 631-667-2655

Stamford, Conn.

1–3:00 p.m., the 4th Saturday each month. (not July, Nov., or Dec.)
Stamford Connecticut Support
Tully Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Suite A or B, Stamford, Ct. Map and directions
Support Group Leaders: Pat & Peter Gerardi, 203-357-1489, stamford@scleroderma.org

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West Hartford, Conn.

West Hartford Margaret Whitehead VanWhy Memorial Support Group
Phone Contact: 800-867-0885 or 607-723-2239
Call for meeting time and date.
Support Group Leader: Vacant (Leader Needed)

New Jersey

Dover, N.J.

7 p.m., the second Tuesday of each odd month
Northern New Jersey Support Group
We meet at Saint Clare's Hospital, 400 West Blackwell Street, Dover, N.J. Get directions.
Support Group Leaders: Kitsa Jobeless at 973-328-2627, northernnj@scleroderma.org, or Sophia Orzillo, 973-537-5566

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Spanish – NYC and LI Support Groups

Contact: Beatriz Nunez, 631-667-2655

Teaneck, N.J.

1 p.m., the last Sunday of each month (not May, July, Aug., or Dec.)
Teaneck, N.J. Support Group
We meet at St. Mark's Church, 118 Chadwick Road, Teaneck, N.J., which is 1 1/2 blocks from Holy Name Hospital. See map and directions.
Support Group Leader: Betty and John Lockwood, 201-641-5803, teaneck@scleroderma.org

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New York

Albany, N.Y.

2–4 p.m., the 3rd Saturday of each month (except July, August, and December)
Albany/Capital District, N.Y. Support Group in Memory of Lynn Rasmussen.
We meet at Sunnyview Hospital, 1270 Belmont Avenue, Schenectady, N.Y. Light refreshments will be served. See map and directions. Please call for more information.
Support Group Leaders: June Bender, 518-477-5071, Fax 518-477-4547, albany@scleroderma.org, or Maria Lawton, 518-283-8940

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Binghamton, N.Y.

6:30 p.m., the first Thursday of every even month
Binghamton,/Southern Tier Support Group
We meet at Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, N.Y. See Yahoo.com directions. Call for more information.
Support Group Leader: Rosemary Markoff, 607-723-2239 (W), binghamton@scleroderma.org

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Buffalo, N.Y.

1:00 p.m., third Saturday of the month (not June or July)
Buffalo Support Group
Lifetime Health Care Building, 120 Gardenvill Parkway, West Seneca, NY Map and directions
Support Group Leader: Matt Turcotte, 716-998-1480, buffalo@scleroderma.org

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Cooperstown, N.Y.

9:00 a.m., the second Saturday of the month
Cooperstown, N.Y. Support Group
We meet at Bassett Healthcare, Fieldstone Bldg., One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, New York. See Yahoo.com directions. Please call for meeting topic.
Support Group Leaders: Betzi Sheff, 607-638-9512, cooperstown@scleroderma.org, or Marilyn Waterhouse, 607-432-7115

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Kingston, N.Y.

12–2 p.m., both Thurs. and Sat., the 3rd week of every month (except Jan., Feb, Mar. and Dec.)
Kingston Laura L. Purdy Memorial Support Group
Call to confirm meeting at the Resource Center for Accessible Living, 592 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, N.Y. See map and directions.
Support Group Leader: Sandra Guenette, 845-247-0605, kingston@scleroderma.org

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Long Island, N.Y.

10 a.m. the 3rd Saturday of each month (not Jan.)
Long Island Support Group
We meet at Southside Hospital, 301 East Main St., Bayshore, N.Y. Meeting Room is located in Board Room 1 or 2 on the main floor. Telephone number of hospital is 631-968-3314. See map.
Support Group Leaders: Beatriz Nunez, 631-667-2655, longisland@scleroderma.org

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Medusa, N.Y.

2:00 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (except Jan.,Feb., and July)
Southwestern Albany County Support Group
We meet at the Medusa Fire Department, CR 351, Medusa, N.Y. All are welcome! Directions.
Support Group Leader: Charlotte Berkner, 518-239-6907, swalbany@scleroderma.org

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New York City, N.Y.

6 p.m., the first Wednesday of the month
NYC Support Group
We meet at Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St, New York, N.Y. Take elevator to 2nd floor conference room. Hospital website map. Please call Barbara or Waveney with any questions.
Support Group Leaders: Barbara Manning, 718-949-0623, or Waveney Golbourne, 516-997-0022 or 516-384-1340, nyc@scleroderma.org

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North Syracuse, N.Y.

Please contact Tri-State Office for meeting information. Toll Free: 800-867-0885 or 607-723-2239
North Syracuse Support Group

Rochester, N.Y.

7 p.m., the third Thursday of every month (except Jan., Feb. and Dec.)
Rochester Education Support Group
We meet at the Penfield Presbyterian Church, 1881 Jackson Road, Penfield N.Y. See map and directions. Meetings are free and open to the public.
Support Group Leader: Dorothy O'Brien, 585-234-0398, rochester@scleroderma.org

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Spanish – NYC and LI Support Groups

Contact: Beatriz Nunez, 631-667-2655

Staten Island, N.Y.

11 a.m., the 3rd Wednesday of the month from May to November
Staten Island Support Group
We meet at Staten Island University Hospital, 242 Mason Ave., Staten Island, N.Y. See map. Call JoAnn for more details.
Support Group Leaders: JoAnn and Joe Anastasi, 718-227-3143, statenisland@scleroderma.org

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Warwick, N.Y.

10 a.m., the fourth Saturday of each month, with the exception of November and December
Orange County Support Group
We meet at St. Anthony Community Hospital, 15 Maple Avenue, Warwick, N.Y. See Yahoo.com directions. Please call one of the numbers listed below before making the trip, to make sure the meeting has not been cancelled.
Support Group Leaders: Fran Batz, 845-986-4451, orangecounty@scleroderma.org, or June Bisel, 845-294-3865

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Westchester, N.Y.

Westchester Support Group
We are looking for a new group leader. If you are interested, please contact the Tri-State Chapter