caregiver support groups
Heights and Hills is proud to offer a variety of support groups for those caring for a loved one or friend who is age 60 or older.
These groups can help a family caregiver:
- Know you are not alone
- Have a safe space to express fears and frustrations
- Share valuable information with other caregivers
- Gain emotional support from a group of peers
- Be guided by a social worker with expertise in dealing with the many and unique challenges of being a caregiver
Current Support Groups
Please contact us ahead of time to register. Scroll down to see which Support Group might be best for you.
Contact Arlene Gratereaux at agratereaux@heightsandhills.org or 718-596-8789 x307 for more info or to register.
Long-Distance Caregiving Support Group
Meets on Zoom on the first and third Mondays of the month, 6:00PM-7:30PM EST.
This support group addresses the practical and emotional needs of those who are helping care for an older relative who lives in a different city or state.
Tuesday Afternoon Zoom Caregiver Support Group
Meets on Zoom in cycles of six sessions on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 3:00PM-4:30PM EST.
This is a general group for those who are helping care for an older adult and are looking to connect with other caregivers in a supportive environment.
Parkinson’s Care Partners Support Group
Hybrid: meets in-person at Mark Morris Dance Center in Clinton Hill AND on Zoom, on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 12:00PM-2:00PM EST.
This group is specifically for participants who are caring for a loved one who has Parkinson’s disease.
Tuesday Evening Zoom Caregiver Support Group
Meets every other Tuesday over Zoom, 7:00PM-8:00PM EST
This caregiver support group provides a safe, supportive environment for caregivers to share, connect and receive emotional support.
Thursday Evening Zoom Caregiver Support Group
Meets on Thursdays over Zoom, 7:00PM-8:00PM EST, in cycles of six sessions.
This is a general group for those who are helping care for an older adult and are looking to connect with other caregivers in a supportive environment.
Don’t See What You’re Looking For?
We continue to offer various new caregiver support groups over Zoom. These groups run in sessions of 6 to 12 weeks and vary in their day and time to try to meet the diverse needs of our clients. For more information, please contact Arlene Gratereaux 718-596-8789 Ext 307 agratereaux@heightsandhills.org.
