Support Groups

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Barrier Busters – 2nd Monday of Every Month @ 1PM (Virtual)

Everyone is invited to join this group helping to make our communities accessible and safe for all people.
Facilitator: Justin Ainsworth, LMS
To register or for more information, contact:
Justin - 631-880-7929, jainsworth@siloinc.org

Epilepsy Group – Held Monthly

This group is designed to engage adults from the ages of 18-50 to participate in a network that will provide support & new information regarding Epilepsy.
Facilitator: Lisa Coady, MSW
To register or for more information, contact:
Lisa Coady, MSW - 631-880-7929 x160, lcoady@siloinc.org

Man Cave – Last Monday of the Month @ 1-2:30PM (Virtual)

This Group is for men, 18+ to meet and discuss common problems/issues and how to resolve them through confidential support and shared experiences.
Facilitators: Erick Dreher, LMSW & Justin Ainsworth,  LMSW
To register or for more information, contact:
Erick Dreher, LMSW - 516-939-8664, edreher@siloinc.org
or ​Justin Ainsworth- 631-800-3367, jainsworth@siloinc.org or 

Mending Mindsets - Fridays, 11AM-12PM (Virtual)
*11/26, 12/24, 12/31 Cancelled due to holidays.
*12/17 group will be 10am-11am.

Everyone is invited to join & learn interactive ways to cope with Anxiety and Depression.
Facilitators: Kim Bjorklund, LMSW and Erick Dreher, LMSW, Kelsey Kalafut, MSW
To register or for more information, contact:
Erick Dreher, LMSW or Kelsey Kalafut, MSW - 631-730-3737
edreher@siloinc.org / kkalafut@siloinc.org​

Virtual Mindfulness Group – Every Other Wednesday @ 1PM (Virtual)

Come join us as we support each other as we learn, share, and experience ways to live a more peaceful, happier and empowered life.
Facilitators: Steven Karris- Peer Specialist, Alberta Galdi, FDC, Kelsey Kalafut, MSW
​To register or for more information, contact:
Alberta Galdi, FDC: (631) 730-3737 ext. 142, AGaldi@siloinc.org or
or Kelsey Kalafut, MSW: (631) 730-3737 ext. 144, kkalafut@siloinc.org​

Peer Support Group – Every Wednesday & Thursday via Conference Call 1-2PM
Thurs, 5/26- No Support Group
Thurs, 6/9- Support Group will be IN-PERSON 1pm-3pm

Through peer support, people with disabilities can find a safe place to get together & share their concerns and solve problems.
Facilitator: Marilyn Tucci
To register or for more information, contact:
Marilyn Tucci - 631-880-7929 x125, mtucci@siloinc.org

Start the Conversation – Every Tuesday @ 1:30PM (Virtual)

Our Goal is to empower one another and find a “Deeper Sense” of ourselves. We will explore ways that increase our own self-expression, our confidence, and expand our personal awareness.
Facilitators: Erick Dreher, LMSW & Alberta Galdi, FDC, Kelsey Kalafut, MSW
To register or for more information, contact:
Erick Dreher, LMSW -  516-939-8664, ​edreher@siloinc.org

Campfire Poetry Workshop- Every Last Monday of the Month, 1:00PM-2:30PM (Virtual)

Calling all writers! Exercise your creative expression within this safe space.
We all have stories to tell. Gather ‘round– all are welcome!
Facilitators: Ralph Matalone, PS, Alberta Galdi, FDC, Kelsey Kalafut, MSW
To register or for more information, contact:
Alberta Galdi, FDC: (631) 730-3737 ext. 142, AGaldi@siloinc.org or
or Kelsey Kalafut, MSW: (631) 730-3737 ext. 144, kkalafut@siloinc.org​

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Squad- Second Thursday of the Month 12:30pm-1:30pm (Virtual)
(5/12, 6/9, 7/14)

Our mission is to help people who are deaf/hard of hearing develop mutual understanding, destigmatize their disabilities and build a supportive social network together.
To register or for more information, contact:
Kim Bjorklund: kbjorklund@siloinc.org
or Erick Dreher: EDreher@siloinc.org
631-730-3737

Peer Integration Program- Stepping Stones Social Group- Third Thursday of the Month
​2:30pm-3:30pm (Virtual)

Mission : To allow our PIP participants to socialize through activities that appeal to their interests, and integrate their experiences in postsecondary education, and trade school.
To register or for more information, contact:
Samantha Puleo, Stony Brook Intern (or Kim Bjorklund, LMSW)
puleo.intern@siloinc.org
(631) 619-3284

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