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

Man Cave – Every Other Monday @ 1-2:30PM (Virtual)
12/12/22, 1/9/23, 1/23/23, 2/6/23, 2/27/23, 3/13/23, 3/27/23, 4/10/23, 4/24/23, 5/8/23, 5/22/23

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 - Every other Friday, 11AM-12PM (Virtual)
12/2, 12/16 (canceled due to staff holiday gathering), 12/39 (canceled due to early closing), 1/13,1/27, 2/10, 2/24

Everyone is invited to join & learn interactive ways to cope with Anxiety and Depression.
Facilitators: Kim Bjorklund, LCSW 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)
11/30 (canceled), 12/14, 12/28(canceled due to holiday), 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22

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
Cancelled 12/1/22, In person on Thursday, Jan. 26 2023

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)
11/29, 12/6, 12/13 (canceled due to participant party), 12/20, 12/27 (canceled due to holiday), 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28

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 Third Monday of the Month, 1:00PM-2:00PM (Virtual)
12/19, 1/16 (canceled due to holiday), 2/20, 3/20

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) 880-7929 ext. 159, kkalafut@siloinc.org​

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Squad- Second Thursday of the Month 6:30pm-7:30pm (Virtual)

 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: 631-730-3737
Kim Bjorklund, LCSW: kbjorklund@siloinc.org
or Erick Dreher, LMSW: EDreher@siloinc.org

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: 631-730-3737
Kim Bjorklund, LCSW: kbjorklund@siloinc.org
​Kelsey Kalafut, MSW: kkalafut@siloinc.org​

OUT at SILO- Every other Thursday, 1:00PM-2:00PM (Virtual)

For LGBTQ+ individuals to come together and feel validated and empowered.
12/1, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16,3/30, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1, 6/15, 6/29
To register or for more information, contact: 631-730-3737
Alberta Galdi, FDC: (631) 730-3737 ext. 142, AGaldi@siloinc.org

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