AHRC-NYC online/Sibling Services and Support

The brothers and sisters of people with developmental disabilities can often benefit from professional assistance and peer support. AHRC is unique in the wide range of services that it offers to siblings, both children and adults. AHRC offers individual, group and family counseling for child, adolescent, and adult siblings.

For further information on services and the events listed below, call Annette Spallino, Sibling Services Manager, at 212-780-2592.

Meet quarterly at 83 Maiden Lane on the 5th Floor. The groups are held on three consecutive Saturdays from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Parents are asked to check the schedule before coming to the group each week as holidays may result in date changes. Lunch and snacks will be served. Please be sure to call if you will not be able to attend the group on any particular day. Please check Upcoming Events for the next posted SIBSHOP.

If you are a Teen between the ages of 14 and 17 and have a brother or sister with special needs, you are invited to join us. The group meets the 1st Saturday of every month, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at 83 Maiden Lane on the 5th Floor. There is no cost to participate and Metro Cards are available for you and a family member who accompanies you. Please contact Annette at 212-780-2592 for more information.

The purpose of this group is to provide an opportunity for expression and be heard in a non-threatening environment and to have an opportunity to appreciate shared experiences. Group therapy will be held on the 2nd Monday of every month, from 6:30 - 8 pm and will meet at 83 Maiden Lane on the 5th Floor. Please call Annette Spallino to RSVP at 212-780-2592.

This monthly update keeps members informed of group discussions and upcoming events, meetings and programs.

This includes individual, couple, group and family counseling services regarding sibling related issues.

Meyer Shreiber Archive Library: A variety of information related to sibling needs including bibliographies for children and adults, articles, curriculum guides and information for parents are available.

The Sibling Information Bulletin, a publication of the Sibling Committee of the AHRC Board of Directors, is published periodically and provides in depth information on issues of interest to adult siblings. Please click here for a list of past issues in both pdf and abstract form.

Many AHRC Sibling Services are offered at sites throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Some, however, are provided only at 83 Maiden Lane in Manhattan. Please call for details.

Sibling services can be made available to brothers and sisters of individuals with developmental disabilities, regardless of whether their disabled sibling receives services at AHRC.

Various counseling services for siblings, including individual, group and family counseling, are covered by Medicaid and/or Medicare or other forms of insurance. However, many of the sibling events occurring during the year are provided free of charge or at a minimum fee.

Children must be registered in advance for Sibshops. Adult siblings may receive information about upcoming events and scheduled meetings by placing their names on the mailing list. To register or to obtain information about services, please call the Sibling Services Coordinator at (212) 780-2592.

Manhattan Sibshops (ages 5-13)
Where: 83 Maiden Lane, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10038
When: April 25 and May 2, 11:00 - 3:00 pm

Please be sure to call if you will not be able to attend the group on any particular day.

Cost: FREE!! Lunch and transportation fees will also be provided. Metrocards are available for families bringing their children

Support Group for Teens (ages 13.5 - 17)
Where: 83 Maiden Lane, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10038
When: First Saturday of every month, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Please be sure to call if you will not be able to attend the group on any particular day.

To participate in any of the workshops, please contact Annette Spallino at 212-780-2592.

Where: AHRC Main Office, 83 Maiden Lane, 6th Floor.
When: Group therapy will be held on the 2nd Monday of every month, from 6:30 - 8 pm
RSVP: Please call Annette Spallino at 212-780-2592.

The Sibling Center: contact Dr. Eleanore Rothenberg at 212-831-5586 for child (ages 8-10), adolescent (ages 11-13) and adult sibling groups and a non-disabled parent group.

The JCC of Manhattan (Jewish Community Center): contact Genna Singer at 646-505-4372 for sibling support groups on Sundays.

Please visit the Family and Sibling Resources section on the AHRC Web Site for additional resources available on the internet. If you would like more information on discussion groups and listservs, please click here for a sibling support website.

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