AVRE has multiple peer support groups throughout the area. Find one near you:
Vision Support Circle (In-Person)
Meeting Date: every other Monday with exception for holidays
Time: 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm
2026 Dates: 7/27, 8/10, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 11/2, 11/16, 11/30, 12/14, 1/4/27
Place: AVRE facility at 174 Court Street, Binghamton, NY
Contact Person: Annie, AVRE
Become a Member: (607) 724-2428
Caregiver Support Group (Online)
Meeting Date: the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Place: Online, link provided via email
Contact Person: Ashley, AVRE
Become a Member: (607) 724-2428 or agriffis@avreus.org
Caregiver Support Group for Those Who Support Low Vision/Blind Individuals 55+ (Online)
Meeting Date: the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm
Place: Online, link provided via email
Contact Person: Ashley, AVRE
Become a Member: (607) 724-2428 or agriffis@avreus.org
Telephone Support Groups
Meeting Date: Group 1 - the 1st Thursday of each month; Group 2 - the 2nd Monday of each month
Time: 10:00 am until 11:00 am
Place: Phone call (once registered with the group of your choice you will receive a call at the start time)
Contact Person: Annie, AVRE
Become a Member: (607) 724-2428