We have been offering support groups for Caregivers in the New York metro area since 2008. Since then, we added many NATIONAL groups for people living with LBD and for Caregivers, as well as an After the Journey group. And, as of 2025, we are proud to also offer an INTERNATIONAL support group for Caregivers. All take place via zoom and everyone is welcome.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
All support groups are lead by lived experienced volunteers
Please send an email to norma@lbdny.org and we will be happy to add you to our email list and send you the link for the groups.
Our Support Groups
LBD Crew
Schedule: 1st & 3rd MONDAY of each month
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern
New York City
For: LBD Caregivers in New York
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern
At This Moment (ATM)
For: LBD Caregivers – This group focuses on caregivers’ feelings and needs at any given moment
Schedule: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Eastern
Early Onset
For: People who are younger than 65, and/or newly diagnosed, or experiencing LBD symptoms though not yet diagnosed and struggling for answers
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern
Evening Group
For: LBD Caregivers
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Monday of each month
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern
Accepting the Journey
For: Later Stage LBD Caregivers
Schedule: 1st & 3rd Friday of each month
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Eastern
International Group
For: LBD Caregivers living outside of the U.S.
Schedule: 1st & 3rd MONDAY of each month
Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Eastern
After the Caregiver Journey
For: Bereavement Group
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Friday of each month
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Eastern
NYU Langone Family Support Program
The NYU Family Caregiver Support Program offers FREE COUNSELING to individuals who are caring for someone with any type of dementia and have a family member living in New York City. They offer experienced, caring social workers who are specifically trained for this purpose.
Please call: 646-754-2277
Bereavement Groups
For those who receive hospice care, a one year bereavement group is available for loved ones to attend. For all other bereavement support groups, please see below. Please note that these are general groups and are not specifically focused on LBD at this time.
CaringKind of NYC
Offers free in-person groups that are 10 weeks long and held twice a year for adult children or spouses/partners. Most people join the groups several months after the person they were caring for has died, but this varies widely.
CaringKind Helpline: 646-744-2900
Other Bereavement Groups
Manhattan
DOROT – By Telephone
Offers a bereavement support group by telephone or zoom
Phone: 1-877-819-9147
Website: www.dorotusa.org
Calvary Hospital Bereavement Group
Phone: 718-518-2125
The Shira Ruskay Center of The Jewish Board
For all types of loss
Phone: 212-362-4608
Website: jewishboard.org
Service Program for Older People (SPOP)
Free support groups for various losses
Phone: (212) 787-7120 ext. 506
Website: spop.org
Long Island
South Nassau Communities Hospital: Bereavement Program
Phone: 516-678-2700
Address: 2277 Grand Ave, Baldwin
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center
Offers a bereavement support group for widows/widowers
Phone: (516) 484-1545
Location: East Hills
Town Of Hempstead, Department of Senior Enrichment
Phone: (516) 485-8100
Queens
Hospice of New York: Bereavement Support Group
Offer two free bereavement support groups. One for any adult who has experienced a loss, and one for adults who have lost a spouse or partner. Participants must call to register.
Phone: 718-472-1999
Address: 45-18 Court Sq, Long Island City
Staten Island
University Hospice
Provides free, professionally facilitated bereavement support groups in Staten Island for adults who have recently lost a loved one.
Phone: 718-226-6450
Address: 78 Meisner Ave