86 East Rockaway Road, Hewlett, NY 11557

Tel: (516) 374-3190    Fax: (516) 569-1894

Keeping a Personal Journal

Mondays please call for time

Facilitator: Linda Saslow, Author & Freelance Writer

Learn the importance of keeping a personal journal. Recording personal thoughts, daily experiences, & random reflections helps us deal with issues in our lives.  It serves as a tool for personal growth and a possible legacy for our children & grandchildren.

Lean On Me

Tuesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Facilitator:  Jill Alper, MSW, CSW

Ongoing. For those in need of support for all cancer-related illnesses.  Group members of different ages and with different types of cancer come together each week to support one another.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support

Tuesday 12:30-1:30 pm   8-week sessions.

Facilitator:  Jill Alper, MSW, CSW

For those recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Support Group

Tuesdays, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. 

Facilitator:  Sue Champlin, CSW

For those affected by cancer.

Writers Round Table

Wednesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm.  8-week program to start 4/7/10

Facilitator:Iyna Bort Caruso, Freelance Writer, Author. Member of the American Society of Journalists & Authors.

Discover the power of writing in this supportive setting. Creative writing is a valuable way to handle the emotions and stress of living with cancer. By writing down your thoughts, feelings and insights, you’ll foster a sense of clarity and control. No writing experience necessary.

Cancer Support Group for Bilateral Surgery

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm & 1:30-2:30 pm

Facilitator: Geri Barish

For women who have had bilateral surgery, double mastectomy.

Family Support & Cancer Support

By appointment

Facilitator:  Florence Brodsky, MSW, CSW

For family members of those who have had cancer or are undergoing treatment.

Bereavement Support

One on One Counseling

Facilitator:  Florence Brodsky, MSW, CSW

For those who have recently suffered a loss related to cancer.

Lymphedema Support

Call for information

For men and women with lymphedema.

Adolescent Support

By appointment

Facilitator:  Marlene Natale, NYS Certification in Guidance & Counseling.

For those adolescents whose lives have been touched by cancer-related illnesses.

A Mind Body Spiritual Healing Journey

Coming Soon

Facilitator: Jara T. Weiss, Mind Body Wellness Coach

For anyone looking to connect to their inner sanctuary, come and experience: guided states of mind, creative visualizations, group meditations, calming breathing exercises and gentle yoga poses.

What is Spiritual Direction?

By Appointment

Facilitator: Charlie Roemer

Spiritual direction has no agenda; it’s not therapy and not about religious doctrine or training.  We reflect on where we might see or feel the presence of the divine in our lives. It’s understood that one person’s answers may or may not be similar to another’s, and that’s OK

Private & Family Counseling

Available on an as-needed basis. Call for an appointment.

Yoga/Stress Reduction

Mondays 1:30-2:30 pm.  6-week program starting

Facilitator:  Charles Roemer

No need to be flexible, strong, or even ambulatory to participate.  For all cancer-related illness.

Decoupage Art Class

Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 starting April 6th  

Facilitator: Sharon Gross

The art of decoupage under glass is in reformatting paper images to create something else. A single image formatted to a specified size or a collage of cut and layered images arranged for a desired effect – the end result uninhibited artistry.

Reiki Clinic

Wednesdays by appointment

Facilitator:  Donna Miller-Small, Master Teacher & Practitioner.

Learn about and experience this simple healing technique.  For all cancer-related illness.

The Artist Within — Art Therapy

Thursdays 12:00-1:30 Holiday Workshops

Facilitator:  Laura Bollet, MA ATR

A creative way for cancer patients to express their thoughts & feelings at holiday times. 

Pots of Hope

Thursdays call for time.

An innovative art class for cancer patients, using terra cotta flowerpots.

Breast Cancer Exercise Program

Saturdays 12:00-1:00 Call Hewlett House for more information

For those breast cancer patients who are finished with treatment. Provided by personal trainers certified in teaching exercise & wellness to breast cancer survivors.

Private Counseling Available on an as-needed basis. Call for appointment.