The Upstate/Northeastern NY Chapter is run by Volunteers! You can reach us by calling the Chapter Office where a pre-recorded message will provide you with specific information about special events, support group meetings and who to contact for questions regarding educational materials, membership, support, etc.

Remember  -  You can and should support CCFA by becoming a member. Join Now:

• online via our web site (quickest)
• at a support group meeting
• call our National Office at (800) 932-2423 
• call Linda at (518) 608-5069

See our upcoming activities below; including our Education Seminar, Take Steps Walk and & Gala!

	November 15, 2008 SAVE THE DATE FOR An Evening to Remember Upstate/NENY Chapter's 20th Gala Anniversary! Saturday, November 15, 2008 Glen Sanders Mansion Scotia, New York Keep checking this site for additional information regarding the Gala!

Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the group facilitators to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. 

All Support Group Leaders are trained facilitators. The support groups are open discussion meetings guest speakers are invited to lecture on topics of interest to the group.

CAPITAL DISTRICT SUPPORT GROUP

WHEN: Meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm (Sept-June).
WHERE: Albany Memorial Hospital - Conklin Conference Room

For information call Lynette at 518-783-2010 or e-mail her at lynette@nycap.rr.com

MID HUDSON VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP

This group services patients within 45 minutes to one hour of the Kingston area.

WHEN: Meets the second Wednesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Sept-June)
WHERE: Benedictine Hospital - Senior Residence Conference Room

For information contact Lisa  at (845) 336-6590 or email mickeymccormack@yahoo.com            

SARATOGA/WARREN COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP

For information call Lesley at (518) 656-9067 or e-mail laakso@adelphia.net  

NORTH COUNTRY SUPPORT GROUP

This group services patients within 45 minutes to one hour of the Plattsburg area.

This support group is in transition!  Check back for updates!

SUSQUEHANNA SUPPORT GROUP

This group services patients within 45 minutes to one hour of the Cooperstown area.

When: Meets (Sept-June) For information contact Jane at (607) 293-6124 or e-mail pjohngren@stny.rr.com

Parents & Youth

For information contact Lynda at (518) 439-4349 or by e-mail at lgshrager@aol.com

In case of inclemment weather please contact the group facilitator to find out if the meeting has been cancelled! 

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Upstate/Northeastern New York Chapter

4 Normanskill Blvd.
Delmar, NY 12054

Phone: (518) 439-0252
           (518) 608-5069
E-mail: upstateny@ccfa.org

Chapter President:
Linda Winston

Medical Advisory Chair:
Peter Purcell, M.D.

The Chapter encompasses the following: Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Northern Dutchess, Jefferson, Sullivan, Greene, Columbia, Schoharie, Fulton, Montgomery, Oneida, Saratoga, Ulster, Washington, Warren, Essex, Clinton, Franklin, and Herkimer counties.