Support Groups
VCS Number: (845) 634-5729
Support Group for Caregivers of Older Adults
If you are concerned about an aging parent, spouse or other relative, VCS provides three weekly support groups. In these groups you will receive information, resources and alternatives for meeting the challenges associated with aging parents and relatives. These one hour groups are held on Monday mornings at 10am, Wednesday mornings at 11am, and Wednesday evenings at 6pm at VCS in New City. All are welcome. For more information, contact the staff member listed below.
Jill Bieber x319
Coordinator, Services for Older Adults and Families
Coordinator, Services for Older Adults and Families
Support Group for Grandparents or Relatives Raising Children
The Grandparents / Relatives Raising Children Support Group is an open support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren or any other person raising the child of a relative. The group is a place to share the challenges and experiences amongst your peers. There are informative programs with speakers and a time for discussion. The group is free to attend and is held on the second Monday of the month. It runs from 1pm to 2pm at Finkelstein Library (24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley, NY). For more information contact the staff member listed below.
You may also be interested in attending the Relatives as Parents Support Group listed below, which is more of a discussion group.
The Grandparents / Relatives Raising Children Support Group is an open support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren or any other person raising the child of a relative. The group is a place to share the challenges and experiences amongst your peers. There are informative programs with speakers and a time for discussion. The group is free to attend and is held on the second Monday of the month. It runs from 1pm to 2pm at Finkelstein Library (24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley, NY). For more information contact the staff member listed below.
You may also be interested in attending the Relatives as Parents Support Group listed below, which is more of a discussion group.
Jill Bieber x319
Coordinator, Services for Older Adults and Families
Coordinator, Services for Older Adults and Families
Support and Discussion Group for Relatives Raising Children (RAPP)
(available in English & Spanish)
The Relatives as Parents Program is an open support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren or any other person raising the child of a relative. The group is a place to share the challenges and experiences with your peers. The group is free to attend and runs on the third Friday of each month from 12:00-1:30 pm at VCS in New City. For more information contact the staff member listed below.
You may also be interested in attending the support group for grandparents or relatives raising children, listed above, which usually has speakers and discussion time.
(available in English & Spanish)
The Relatives as Parents Program is an open support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren or any other person raising the child of a relative. The group is a place to share the challenges and experiences with your peers. The group is free to attend and runs on the third Friday of each month from 12:00-1:30 pm at VCS in New City. For more information contact the staff member listed below.
You may also be interested in attending the support group for grandparents or relatives raising children, listed above, which usually has speakers and discussion time.
Monserrat Santana x333
Coordinator
Coordinator