New York City/Tri-State Area Regional Support Group

The next meeting of the NYC Tri-State Support Group will be held at the Wang Center at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY, on Long Island, on Sunday, September 21, 2008, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The meeting is open to families and individuals affected by Klinefelter Syndrome and its variations, as well as 47,XYY and 47,XXX.

The program is not yet set but will include speakers, support group discussions, morning coffee/tea and lunch. There may be nominal charge of $10-$15 for a box lunch. Registration will begin in August. Please watch the website for information.

The Tri-State group is large and assistance will be needed if this group is to continue its meetings. If you can help with mailings, program planning, registration, or leading support groups, please contact vcover@optonline.net. Support group leaders are needed for 1) adult men; 2) parents of children 11 and younger; 3) parents of adolescents 12 and over; 4) parents of adults; 5) families of boys with XYY; and 6) families of girls with XXX. If you are a counseling professional and willing to lead groups of adolescents, please let me know.

Take the Long Island Railroad to Stony Brook. Exit on the south of the station and take the free bus to campus.

Take I-495, the Long Island Expressway, to Exit 62, Nicolls Road, north. Take Nicolls Road approximately 9 miles to the Main Entrance, the second entrance to campus. Turn left into the West Campus. You will be facing the Wang Center which is a large grey building. Across the street is the parking structure. There are also numerous surface lots available.

Take Route 25A from the ferry dock West 4 miles to Nicolls Road. Turn left and go to the second entrance to Stony Brook University. Turn right and follow directions as above to the Wang Center and parking.