BMHMC Classes & Support Groups

Bereavement: Adults General Bereavement Support
For widows, widowers, or those who have lost parents, relatives or other significant others.
Meets: Wednesday Afternoons and Evenings
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Home Care Conference Room, Swezey Medical Pavilion, 103 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY
Call: 631-687-2960

Grieving the Loss of a Parent/Grandparent
Meets: Eight Sessions, Thursday Evenings
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Registration required.
Call: 631-687-2960

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One from AIDS
Registration required.
Call: 631-687-2960

Loss of a Child for Parents and Grandparents
Meets: Thursday Evenings
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Registration required.
Call: 631-687-2960

Survivors of Suicide
For those who have lost a loved one through suicide.
Meets: Thursday Evenings
Registration required.
Call: 631-687-2960

Young Widow and Widowers
Meets: Eight Sessions, Monday Evenings
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Registration required.
Call: 631-687-2960

Support and Education for Parents/Caregivers of Bereaved Children
Meets: Eight Sessions, Tuesday Evenings concurrent with Just Us and Little Stars
Time: To be determined by social worker
Registration required.
Call: 631-687-2960

Bereavement: Children

Little Stars
Ages: Four to twelve
Meets: Eight Sessions, Tuesday Evenings
Time: To be determined by social worker
Call: 631-687-2960

Just Us
Ages: Thirteen and older
Meets: Eight Sessions, Tuesday Evenings
Time: To be determined by social worker
Call: 631-687-2960

Bereavement Camp
Camp Hope is our annual bereavement camp for children and their families. This daylong event is filled with creative projects and special activities to help the participants deal with their grief over losing a loved one. The day includes both structured and unstructured time with qualified Social Workers and Volunteers.To make a referral or to obtain additional information please call our admissions office at 631-687-2960.

Diabetes Classes:
Seven sessions to educate those diagnosed with diabetes on ways to help manage their disease. Topics include the following:  Diabetes Overview, Nutrition, Activity and Foot Care Monitoring, Medications, Complications and Sick Days, and Miscellaneous Topics.
Click here for more information. Pre-registration is requested: Please Call 687-4188.

For those people with Diabetes, this group offers education and support about the disease and its treatments.
Please call 631- 654-7168  
Meets:  Third Tuesday  
Time:  7:40 pm- 9:00 pm
Place: Home Care Conference room, Swezey Medical Pavilion, 103 W. Main Street Pavilion

Healthy Hearts Educational Series:
Presented by cardiology Services, this free series is offered to patients, families, and the community.  Six consecutive one-hour classes help participants to gain healthy lifestyle practices to reduce risk factors for heart disease.  Topics include nutrition, exercise, stress management, and medications.  A healthy snack is provided.  Meets: Next series to be scheduled
Call:  631- 654-7360

This is a program offered by The American Cancer Society in conjunction with the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association and the National Cosmetology Association.  This program is provided free of charge to women undergoing treatment for cancer.  The program teaches beauty techniques, which help combat the appearance, related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy.  Participants will receive a personal cosmetic kit worth $250.00.  Pre-registration is required.
Call: 800-395-LOOK
Meets: Dates, times and locations to be announced

Mental Health Family Education and Support Group:
For family and friends of people struggling with mental illness and/or substance abuse.
For more information please call 631-447-3000.
Meets: First and third Friday of each month
Time:  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Place:  1st Floor Conference Room (BMHMC)

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group:
This is an ongoing support group to enhance the quality of life for individuals with MS, their families and care partners. To register call Jamie Cummings at 631-742-4774.
Meets: 2nd Monday of the month
Time: 7:00pm- 8:30 pm
Place: Swezey Medical Pavilion, 103 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY
(Parking in rear of building on Lake Street)

Alcoholics Anonymous:
A support group for men and women who have a desire to stop drinking.  Call -669-1124
Meets:  Every Friday, and Saturday
Time:  8 pm- 9:30 pm on Friday, (only open to people in recovery)
Saturday from 8:00-9:00 pm (open to the general public)
Place:  Fridays and Saturdays in Conference Room 2A, (BMHMC)

Narcotics Anonymous:
A support group for men and women with substance use problems. Call: 631-654-7168
Meets: Every Thursday
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Place: BMHMC, Second floor conference room

Overeaters Anonymous:
A 12-step recovery program for  "Anybody, Any Age, Any size, with Any problems with Food".  Please call: Suffolk County Intergroup: 631-475-5965,
or www.suffolkoa.org
Meets: Every Saturday
Time: 10:00-11:30am

Ostomy Support Group: 
This support group encourages patients to develop independence and to assimilate the reality of an ostomy into their physical and emotional lives. Family of patients welcomed.  Please call: 631-654-7168
Meets: First Sunday of every month 
Time:  2:30 - 4:00 pm  
Place:  Second floor conference room (BMHMC)

Parkinson's Disease Support Group:
A Support Group to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their family or caregivers,   
Meets: Third Friday of every month.   
Registration required: Call: 631-654-7168
Time: 1pm-3p
Place: Conference room 2A

Renal Care Givers Support Group:
Education and support for family members and caregivers of individuals on dialysis provided by a licensed clinical social worker. Information and support includes counseling on topics such as entitlement and community resources, transportation and travel. 
Pre-registration is required Call Joy Gootkin LCSW 631-687-2874
Meets: Mondays 
Time: 4:30 pm- 5: 30 pm 
Place: Swezey Medical Pavilion, 103 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY
(Parking in rear of building on Lake Street)

A Pre-Renal Education Program

For patients with renal disease who do not yet require dialysis therapy, this education program can be provided as needed. 
For more information, please call 631- 687-2828

Stroke Support Group:
This is a free support Group that strives to help patients and families of Stroke victims through caring, knowledge and support.
To Register or for additional information call 654-7168
Meets:  Second Wednesday of every month
Time: 2:30-4:00
Place: 2nd floor Conference room

Maternal Child Health Programs

Breastfeeding Class: Conducted by a Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant, these classes are designed to help couples make an informed feeding choice for their infants, and prepare for Breastfeeding.  Please call 447-3670 for more information.

Expectant Parents Class:  Our preparation for parenthood program will assist you in assuming your new role with confidence.  Please call for further information. 447-3670.

Lamaze: Private ASPO certified Lamaze instructors conduct these classes. Please call 447-3670, for more information.

Many Times questions or concerns about your infant's care will arise after you have returned home.  In these instances, please feel free to call the Nursery at 654-7784 twenty-four hours a day.  A Registered Nurse will be happy to advise you regarding your baby's care.

Tour of the Maternal Child Care Area:  All Family members are welcome to attend.  No registration is required.
Meets: 2nd Thursday of the month in the hospital lobby. Time: 6:30 pm