MHA Hosts The Following Groups That Do Not Require Registration.
These Groups Are Free, Ongoing, Confidential & Open To The Public.
This Open Drop-In Support Group information was updated on February 9, 2011.
Please call to confirm the accuracy of this schedule or visit www.MHAinUlster.com to view MHA’s current Calendar of Events.
Depression Support Group
This professionally-led group is for individuals
experiencing persistent sadness, loss of interest, or
feelings of helplessness.
Facilitator: Jo Griffiths, LMHC, Ext. 113
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Conference Room
Thursdays 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Anxiety Support Group
This professionally-led group is for individuals
experiencing fear, worry, nervousness or panic.
Facilitator: Jo Griffiths, LMHC, Ext. 113
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Library
Wednesdays 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Mood Regulation Support
This professionally-led group helps participants
find their way past stress, anger and irritability
through learning & practicing coping skills.
Facilitator: Jean Tansey, LMSW, Ext. 165
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Conference Room
Mondays 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Reflections on Wellness
This professionally-led group is for individuals
seeking to promote Mental Health & Wellness
through a variety of methods, such as creative
visualization, mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Facilitator: Jean Tansey, LMSW, Ext. 165
*Offsite Location: Family of New Paltz
51 North Chestnut Street in New Paltz*
Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Self-Care for Caregivers
This professionally-led group is for family members
& friends caring for individuals with mental health
challenges. Information on mental health diagnoses &
symptoms is offered with an emphasis on
self-care & finding balance as caregivers.
Facilitator: Jean Tansey, LMSW, Ext. 165
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Wellness Center
2nd & 4th Mondays of Each Month 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Rainbow Group
This group is for individuals who identify as LGBTQ
& allies to share mental health experiences.
Facilitator: Tammy Carlile, Ext. 183
Fridays 1:00pm – 2:00pm
N.A.M.I.: Family Support Group
(National Alliance on Mental Illness)
This peer-led group is for family members &
friends of adults with mental illness.
Facilitator: Sue Ulrich, (845) 657-8314
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Wellness Center
1st & 3rd Mondays of Each Month 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Crossroads
This peer-led group is for family members &
friends of individuals with drug/alcohol addiction.
Facilitator: Jim O’Leary, (845) 706-4495
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Wellness Center
Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm
PEOPLe Inc.: Get Mentally Fit
Topics such as stress management & creating
happiness are discussed in this peer-led group.
Facilitator: Julia Ramsay, Ext. 131
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Conference Room
Mondays 10:30am – 11:30am
PEOPLe Inc.: DTR
“Double Trouble in Recovery†is a peer-led group
for individuals with Dual Diagnosis
(Substance Abuse & Mental Illness)
Facilitator: Shaun Mulstay, Ext. 129
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Library
Wednesdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm
PEOPLe Inc.: BYO Music
Bring your own music to this peer-led group.
Facilitator: Susan Parkhurst, Ext. 131
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Library
Tuesdays 10:30am – 11:30am
PEOPLe Inc.: Self-Help Group
This is a peer-led open topic discussion group.
Facilitator: Susan Parkhurst, Ext. 131
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Library
Thursdays 10:30am – 11:30am
PEOPLe Inc.: Anxiety-Depression Group
Build your support system in this peer-led group.
Facilitator: Susan Parkhurst, Ext. 131
Location: Clifford Beers Center, Conference Room
Wednesdays 10:30am – 11:30am
Unless Otherwise Noted, These Groups
Meet At MHA’s Clifford Beers Center
300 Aaron Court, Kingston NY 12401
(845) 339-9090 “We Put the Human in Being.â€
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