Support Groups
Our caring experts lead a wide range of support groups to help you and your loved ones handle medical challenges.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Geared to individuals to discuss living with Parkinson’s disease, we offer both open forum and invited speakers.
Date and Time: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Contact: Shameeka Kumar, RN, at 212- 844-8482 or shameeka.kumar@mountsinai.org
NYC Adult Dystonia Support Group is a support group for patients with dystonia.
Date and Time: please call for information on dates, times, and location.
Location: Mount Sinai-Union Square, 5th Floor, Levy Conference Room, Room 5K04
Contact: Joan Miravite, DNP at 212- 844-6134 or joan.miravite@mountsinai.org
Patient Moderator: Pam Sloate, pamsloate@yahoo.com
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Candidacy Support Group is open to all people who are considering DBS surgery. The meetings include both speakers and open discussion forums.
Date and Time: Please call for information on dates, times, and location.
Location: Mount Sinai-Union Square, 5th Floor, Levy Conference Room, Room 5K04
Contact: Joan Miravite, DNP at 212- 844-6075 or joan.miravite@mountsinai.org
Caregiver’s Support Group specifically addresses the needs of caregivers with Parkinson’s patients. The meetings include invited speakers and open forums for discussion. We require registration and a brief phone interview prior to attendance.
Date and Time: First, Second, and Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Mount Sinai-Union Square, 5th Floor, Levy Conference Room, Room 5K04
Contact: Rita Golub, LCSW at 646- 335-2600 or email golub60@aol.com
Support Group for Caregivers of a Parent with PD
We require registration prior to attendance.
Date and Time: Third Wednesday of each month, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Mount Sinai-Union Square, 5th Floor, Levy Conference Room, Room 5K04
Contact: Rita Golub, LCSW at 646-335-2600 or golub60@aol.com
Tri-State Ataxia Support Group is an open forum for support and discussion on any new techniques/treatments being offered.
Date and Time: March 12, May 14, June 11, July 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Mount Sinai-Union Square, 2nd Floor Conference Center, Rooms 2 and 3
Contact: Kathy Gingerelli at kgingerelli@msn.com
Essential Tremor Support Group
The group was started in 2009 and is the only group of its type in the Tri-State area. The meetings include invited speakers and open forums for discussion.
Date and Time: Third Wednesday of every month, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Mount Sinai-Union Square, 5th Floor, Levy Conference Room, Room 5K04
Contact: Shameeka Kumar, RN at 212-844-8482 or Shameeka.kumar@mountsinai.org
Lewy Body Disease (LBD) Support Group
Date and Time: Second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Call 646-248-9292 or email norma@lbdny.org for location
Contact: Norma Loeb 646-248-9292 or norma@lbdny.org