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.

West Hartford/Farmington Support Group
2–4 p.m., the last Saturday of every other month, unless otherwise noted. 2010 dates: January 23, March 30, May 15, July 24, Sept. 18, and Nov. 20.
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, 860-741-5028, hartford@scleroderma.orgAsst. Support Group Leader: Teri Beebe, 860-741-5028, tcb114@sbcglobal.net
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Stamford, Conn.

Stamford Connecticut Support
1–3 p.m., the 4th Saturday each month. (not July, Nov., or Dec.) The 2010 meeting dates: February 27, March 27, April 24, July 24, August 28, Sept. 25, and Oct. 23.
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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New Jersey

Hackensack, N.J.

Hackensack, N.J. Support Group
1–3:00 p.m. the second Saturday of each odd month. The 2010 meetings: April10, June 12, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13.
We will meet at Maywood Library, 459 Maywood Ave., Maywood, N.J. 07607 Map and directions.
Support Group Leader: Emily Chillino, 201-488-7172, hackensack@scleroderma.org
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Dover, N.J.

Northern New Jersey Support Group
7 p.m., the second Tuesday of each odd month. The 2010 meetings: March 23, May 11, Sept. 14, and Nov. 9.
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.
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New York

Albany, N.Y.

Albany/Capital District, N.Y. Support Group
2–4 p.m., the 3rd Saturday of each month (except July, August, and December) The 2010 meetings: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20.
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: Maria Lawton, (518) 283-8940, albany@scleroderma.org
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Binghamton, N.Y.

Binghamton/Southern Tier Support Group
6:30 p.m., the first Thursday of every even month. The 2010 meetings: Feb. 4, April 1, June 3, August 5, Oct. 7, and Dec. 2 (holiday party.)
We meet at General Hospital, Russell Community Room, 33 Mitchell Avenue, Binghamton, N.Y. See map and directions. Call for more information.
Support Group Leader: Rosemary Markoff, 607-723-5906, binghamton@scleroderma.org.
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Buffalo, N.Y.

Cooperstown, N.Y.

Cooperstown Support Group
9 a.m., the second Saturday of the month.  2010 meetings: January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11
We meet at Doubleday Cafe, 93 Main Street, Cooperstown, N.Y. or Bassett Healthcare, Fieldstone Bldg., One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, New York. Please call for meeting topic.
Support Group Leaders: Betzi Sheff, 607-638-9512, cooperstown@scleroderma.org, and
Marilyn Waterhouse, 607-432-7115.
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Kingston, N.Y.

Kingston Support Group
Noon – 2:00 pm  The 2010 meetings: May 22, June 19, July 24, August 21, September 18, October 23 and November 20.
We meet at the Resource Center for Accessible Living, 727 Ulster Ave, Kingston, NY See map.
Support Group Leader: Sandra Guenette, 845-247-0605,
kingston@scleroderma.org
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Long Island, N.Y.

Long Island Support Group
10 a.m. the 3rd Saturday of every other month. The 2010 meetings: May 15, July 17, Sept. 18, and Nov. 20.
We meet at Southside Hospital, 301 East Main St., Bayshore, N.Y. Enter Main Entrance, proceed to 5th Floor Tower (5T). Telephone number of hospital is 631-968-3314. See map.
Support Group Leaders: Beatriz Nunez (habla espanol), 631-940-7110, longisland@scleroderma.org
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New York City, N.Y.

NYC Support Group
Group meets 1st Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Hospital for Special Surgery, 70th and York Ave., New York City Website
Support Group Leaders: Barbara Manning, 718-949-0623, or Waveney Golbourne, 516-997-0022 or 516-384-1340, nyc@scleroderma.org

Warwick, N.Y.

Orange County Support Group of NY
10 a.m., the fourth Saturday of each month (no meeting November and December.)
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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Rochester, N.Y.

Rochester Education Support Group
1–3 p.m., the second Saturday of every month (except Jan., Feb., April, June, and Dec.) The 2010 meetings: March 13, May 8, Sept. 11, and Nov. 13.
We meet at the University of Rochester Strong Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, 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, and Marilyn Sibley, 585-723-1026.
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Medusa, N.Y.

Southwestern Albany County Support Group
2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. The 2010 meetings: Januaryy 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 (holiday luncheon at Hollowbrook Restaurant.)
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 Co-Leader: Denise Payne, 518-947-9336
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Staten Island, N.Y.

Staten Island Support Group
Support Group Leaders: JoAnn and Joe Anastasi, 718-227-3143, statenisland@scleroderma.org

Westchester, N.Y.

Westchester Support Group
We are looking for a new group leader. If you are interested, please contact the Tri-State Chapter 800-867-0885 or kchura-lynch@scleroderma.org