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Provides a supportive space for individuals affected by epilepsy to share experiences and learn from experts in the field. Support group presented by Epilepsy Association of WNY and University at Buffalo Medical Department of Neurology.

Offers various health related educational and wellness programs including blood pressure screening, and diabetes and stroke support groups. Also includes links to food resources, providing information about available programs to supplement food budgets including information about WIC, food pantries, and the SNAP program.

Provides programs and services to individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

Offers various support groups that allows individuals with a TBI or their family members or caregivers to meet and provide support to each other as well as receive information and education.

Provides information on what services are available to help provide respite care, such as volunteers, day programs, and aides.

Gathering of caregivers, families, and friends in need of support related to Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. Participants share challenges, successes, problem solving and support and education.

Provides a peer-led support group for adults to gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups follow a structured model allowing all involved to have an opportunity to be heard and work with peers to get the support they need. Groups are available in-person and virtually.

Offers monthly support groups for individuals with visual impairments. Groups at times offer a feature speaker with a specific topic planned. Groups also provide the opportunity to share triumphs and trials with others living with visual impairments.

Offers support to people whose lives were affected as a result of being raised in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional family. Based on the success of Alcoholics Anonymous and employs the use of their Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions program. In person and internet based groups available. Format varies by location.

Offers various support groups that allows individuals with a TBI or their family members or caregivers to meet and provide support to each other as well as receive information and education.

Provides caregivers assistance with accessing resources, individual counseling, resource library, respite services, Alzheimer's support groups, community educational programs and guest speakers.

Offers family caregivers the opportunity to connect one-to-one with someone who has first-hand experience as a caregiver of a child with the same type of disability, chronic illness, or health care concern.

Provides virtual and in-person support groups, educational speaker, workshops, conferences, advocacy, newsletters, and support services to parents and families with a child who has emotional, behavioral, mental, and/or developmental challenges.

Provides emotional support, information and resources to help participants come to terms with their addiction to nicotine. Also includes internet and telephone based support groups.

Offers weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. Also includes internet based support groups.

Connects caregivers with a virtual platform of discussion topics meant to spark meaningful dialogue between caregivers and care recipients and address important life issues and long-term healthcare plans.

Offers a support group for victims of domestic violence. Topics deal with surviving domestic violence and surrounding issues. Lesson plans developed around the attending group of women. There is also a children's support group that meets at the same time as the adult group.

Maintains a list of support groups for individuals whose lives are affected by Parkinson's disease. Provides the opportunity to seek information, voice concerns and mutually share experiences, discuss experiences and feelings and to share information and solutions to common problems.

Offers various support groups that allows individuals with a TBI or their family members or caregivers to meet and provide support to each other as well as receive information and education.

Offers twelve-step mutual support programs that are open to individuals with a desire to discontinue drug use. Also maintains lists of ongoing groups throughout the community. Internet-based groups are also available.

Provides opportunities for connection, peer support, and healthy fun outlets for those in recovery. Empowers recoverees to build community, discover inner strength, and find their recovery path. A safe and all-inclusive space for individuals to connect with peer supports through adventure and fun events. A community built by peers in recovery for peers, their families, and those within the community that choose to live healthy lives in recovery. Activities: Arts including open art studio, creative writing classes, music groups and open mic nights; Outdoor activities including biking, kayaking, gardening club, open recreation; Fitness classes at all levels; Yoga and meditation; Book club; Game and Movie nights; Family support groups; Peer Support; Mutual aid groups; Volunteer opportunities; Community service projects; Holiday gatherings; Recovery library and quiet spaces.

Provides educational workshops and seminars, caregiver discussion group, counseling, respite care, resource library, information and assistance on a wide variety of services and topics. Also provides information and assistance for grandparents and other relatives age 55+ who are caring for children.

Provides advice on how to avoid burn-out while juggling family caregiving with work and childcare responsibilities.

Provides a place of support and comfort to families who have lost a loved one due to suicide through a 24-hour hotline.

Offers many support and peer groups for individuals with disabilities including social and recreational gatherings. The groups are facilitated by individuals. Call for specific information. Groups are available for youth and adults.