Caring for Caregivers is a FREE support program at the Long Island City YMCA for anyone assisting a family member, partner, friend or neighbor in managing everyday activities with a long-term illness or disability. Open to all caregivers in the community, and you don't have to be a YMCA member to join.
We serve primarily:
<ul>
 <li>Older caregivers 50's and up (caring for someone of any age)</li>
 <li>Anyone who is caring for an older adult</li>
 <li>Others who could benefit from our program, including professional caregivers</li>
</ul>
Share experiences, get local resources, and learn self-care techniques. Free hot beverages and refreshments provided.
Get our email newsletters for community resources and updates, even if you cannot attend in person.
Contact our facilitator Ranya for more info:
<a href="mailto:Rfleysher@ymcanyc.org">Rfleysher@ymcanyc.org</a>
or
929-382-4774 (call or text)
Scan the QR code on our flyer image for our
intake form, or go there with this Microsoft form link: <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.cloud.microsoft%2Fpages%2Fresponsepage.aspx%3Fid%3DZn2nNkuO6EuKXCxErXobJ_R6PUJFCONGmtif0FszUtVUN1RUMFdWTU0zQjNaRlU5VkRDQVA4TzBQMCQlQCN0PWcu%26route%3Dshorturl&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAPolanco%40ymcanyc.org%7C3f781c019ce84083c3f108df36cd8997%7C36a77d668e4b4be88a5c2c44ad7a1b27%7C0%7C0%7C639289928544282286%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WECFisYPggrBbz9xS5opZyuLrxDrWRF6TE9yhSHvBVY%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Zn2nNkuO6EuKXCxErXobJ_R6PUJFCONGmtif0FszUtVUN1RUMFdWTU0zQjNaRlU5VkRDQVA4TzBQMCQlQCN0PWcu&amp;route=shorturl</a>
Weekly Meetings: Fridays 1:30-3:00pm
Nov. 6 - Dec. 18 (No meeting Nov. 27)
Location: LIC YMCA, 32-23 Queens Blvd, LIC,
NY 11101 (1st Floor Conference Room)
Transit: 7 train to 33 St/Rawson; E, F or R
trains to Queens Plaza; Buses: Q32, Q39, Q60.
Metered parking nearby.
MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
In our program, the focus is on the caregivers.
Caregivers often give up a lot in their own lives, while caring for others. Many caregivers feel strong emotions due to caregiving pressures. 
We support you to take care of yourself better AND get more assistance in your caregiving role from state, city, and community resources.
Then you can feel better about your caregiving, minimize burnout, and feel more fulfilled in your own life. 
Get more support for yourself, and share with others who are also navigating the challenges of caregiving, in a
supportive, confidential setting.
Get email resources or a helpful call even if you can't make the meetings at the Long Island City YMCA.

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