At Nyack Hospital, we know that support from the community plays an important role. Current offerings include:
Cancer Support Group
Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
6:30 pm
The Union State Bank Cancer Center at Nyack Hospital
Contact Rita Henderson at 845.348.8575 for information
Look Good … Feel Better
The Look Good...Feel Better program is a community-based, free service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Meets the first Monday of the month. (No sessions July/August)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm
The Union State Bank Cancer Center at Nyack Hospital
Contact Sandy Gargano at 845.348.8505 to register
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Support Group
Meets the second Tuesday of the month
6:30 –7:30 pm
New City Library, 220 North Main Street, New City, NY
Contact Jennifer Wagner, NP at 845.348.8581 for information
Breast Support Group
Meets the third Wednesday of the month (No sessions July/August)
7:30 pm
American Cancer Society, 1 Executive Blvd., Suffern, NY
Call 845.368.1251 for information
Prostate Support Group
Call for meeting dates
7:30 pm
American Cancer Society, 1 Executive Blvd., Suffern, NY
Call 800.227.2345 for information
Visitation and Companion Services (BY PHONE)
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm
Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society
Call 800.227.2345 for information
Road to Recovery
Transportation to cancer-related medical appointments
Monday through Friday
8:30 – 4:30 pm
American Cancer Society, 1 Executive Blvd., Suffern, NY
Call 845.368.1251 for details.
Transportation, Visitation and Companion Services
Transportation, friendly visit, and telephone reassurance. Services limited to Southern Rockland (Clarkstown and Orangetown).
Call for times
South Rockland Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc., Valley Cottage, NY
Call Ann Menendez at 845.267.2154 for information.
Supportive Counseling
Assists people to strengthen their coping skills, care for themselves, access information/resources, etc.
