Bariatric Surgery
The Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group offers new patients a chance to learn more about our program, surgical options and aftercare. For patients who have already had surgery, the group offers a supportive environment to help manage the emotional changes and situations that occur as a result of weight loss.
Date and Time: Thursdays, 6 pm (Please call for dates)
Location: 440 w. 114th Street, Take Elevator #6 to M4, Room MU410
Contact: Aisling McGinty (212) 523-4317 amcginty@chpnet.org

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Support Group offers new patients a chance to learn more about our program, surgical options and aftercare. For patients who have already had surgery, the group offers a supportive environment to help manage the emotional changes and situations that occur as a result of weight loss.
Date and Time: Thursdays, 6 pm (Please call for dates)
Location: 440 w. 114th Street, Take Elevator #6 to M4, Room MU410
Contact: Aisling McGinty (212) 523-4317 amcginty@chpnet.org

Crime Victims Treatment Center
Adult Female Survivors of Rape provides support and validation through “telling the story” and exploration of impact of sexual assault on current relationships
Date and Time: Weekly for 8, 12 or 16 weeks
Location: Crime Victims Treatment Center, 411 West 114th Street, Suite 2C
Contact: Amie Karp (212) 523-4146

Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse provides members the opportunity to “tell their story” in a safe and supportive setting and to witness and validate each others experiences.
Date and Time: Weekly for 8, 12 or 16 weeks.
Location: Crime Victims Treatment Center, 411 West 114th Street, Suite 2C
Contact: Female Group: Amie Karp (212) 523-4146
Male Group: Louise Kindley (212) 523-4430

Domestic Violence Support Group (women only) focuses on the dynamics of abusive relationships, self-care and steps to living without violence.
Date and Time: All groups require a pre-group interview with the facilitating therapist. Groups meet on a weekly basis and are time-limited, usually 8, 12 or 16 weeks. Call for information.
Location: Crime Victims Treatment Center, 411 West 114th Street, Suite 2C
Contact: Lisa Haileselassie (212) 523-3287

Seeking Safety helps survivors gain coping skills to address current problems such as anger, anxiety, substance abuse or other addictive behaviors. The goal of the group is to assist clients in building safety in their lives and in so doing to move toward freeing themselves from trauma at a deep emotional level.
Date and Time: Weekly for 8, 12 or 16 weeks
Location: Crime Victims Treatment Center, 411 West 114th Street, Suite 2C
Contact: Female Group: Kay Johnson (212) 523-4426
Male Group: Rommell Washington (212) 523-3288

Teen Trauma Group (girls only) is a creative arts support group for teens with a history of victimization such as sexual abuse, sexual assault or dating violence.
Date and Time: Weekly for 8, 12 or 16 weeks
Location: Crime Victims Treatment Center, 411 West 114th Street, Suite 2C
Contact: Monica Pombo (212) 523-4727

Parent/Family Education
New Parent Breastfeeding Support Group provides support, encouragement and guidance for breastfeeding mothers and new parents. Discussion topics include growth and development, feeding issues, self esteem as a parent, time management, return to work in/out of home and free discussion for other areas of concern. Group is facilitated by a master’s prepared pediatric nurse practitioner
Date and Time: Mondays, 11 am
Location: Roosevelt Hospital, Room 11-A-28
Contact: (212) 523-6222

Vascular Birthmarks
Vascular Birthmark Support Group is designed to help with emotional support, financial issues, insurance issues and most importantly awareness. We work to connect patients with other patients going through similar treatments and with similar diagnoses.
Date and Time: Mondays, 6:30 pm
Location: Vascular Birthmarks Institute Waiting Room, 126 W 60th Street
Contact: Sherri Foster: (917) 703-1903