Resources: Support Groups

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This list is not exhaustive and is not intended to serve as an endorsement for any particular provider.
Parkinson Support Group of the Finger Lakes
When: Last Wednesday of each month at 1PM
Where: Wood Library, 134 North Main St., Canandaigua
Contact: psgfl2002@gmail.com
Topical presentations, followed by separate discussion groups for People with Parkinson's (PWP) and Care Partners.

Eastside Parkinson Support Group
When: Second Wednesday of each month from 1-2:30PM
Where: United Methodist Church 169 E. Main St., Webster
Contact: chazimm@gmail.com or choefen5@gmail.com
We are a small group which allows everyone to have a chance to share and ask questions. Spouses are welcome and often join us. All are welcome.

Wellness 360 Caregivers Support Group
When: Last Tuesday of each month 4-5PM
Where: Webster Rec Center, 1350 Chiyoda Drive, Webster, NY
Contact: phillipsjeanne74@gmail.com or beth@wellness360fitness.com
This is a supportive and uplifting group devoted to caregivers for with varied diagnoses. If needed, there is supervised fun for your loved one while you meet in a nearby room with others who understand what you are going through.

Rochester Regional Health PD Education & Support group
When: Third Wednesday of each month at 1PM
Where: 2655 Ridgeway Ave, Suite 140, Rochester
Contact: 585-368-6679 sarah.worlf2@rochesterregional.org
Hybrid format (in person and zoom), with topical presentations followed by open group discussion. All are welcome.

Women with PD Support Group
When: Fourth Monday of each month 12:30-2PM
Where: Al Sigl Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Rochester
Contact: Yvonne Hylton, byvonnes@earthlink.net
Hybrid format (in person and Zoom). Women with PD gather to share experiences and support one another.

Young Onset Parkinson Network
Education, insights, blog, virtual monthly meetings, world class speakers for people diagnosed at a young age no matter their current age. yopnetwork.org

Young at Heart Support Group
When: First Monday of each month 4-5:30PM
Where: Justin Vigdor room, Al Sigl Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave Rochester 14620
Contact: Yvonne Hylton, byvonnes@earthlink.net
This group caters to people of all ages with a connection to PD.

Westside Support Group
When: Second Tuesday of each month from 1-2:30PM
Where: Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Ave, Rochester 12624
Contact: Mike Shafer 585-330-1606
All are welcome!

Hornell Area Parkinson Support Group
When: Second Saturday of the month from 10:30AM - noon
Where: YMCA Music Room, 18 Center Street, Hornell 14843
Contact: Lisa Scott 607-382-6497
Open to people with PD, caregivers and family members.