Support Groups
Brooklyn:
Parents Support Group is currently being formed at the Brooklyn office
Queens:
Parents Support Group (must pre-register by calling national TSA)
Meets every other Tuesday at 5:30pm
Adult Support Group (must pre-register by calling national TSA)
Meets twice monthly at 7PM on Tuesdays
Children Support Group (must pre-register by calling national TSA)
Meets every other Tuesday at 5:30pm
- National Tourette Syndrome Association
42-40 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, Queens
For information about attending, please call Evan Michaels at 718 224-2999 ext. 228 or Emily Kelman-Bravo at ext. 227.
School Advocate
The Chapter has two consultants who are available to help families speak with their child's educators. One consultant is a trained social worker who has made many presentations to teachers about Tourette Syndrome; the other is a special education teacher who has taught many children with TS.There is no charge to members for this service, although donations are always welcome to help cover costs.
Our educational advocates cannot talk to teachers about legal issues, but can help a family explain TS, the associated disorders, and classroom strategies. For more detailed information about this advocacy service, please click here. To make an appointment with one of our advocates, please call the Chapter at 646.395.0162 or email us at chapter@tsa-nyc.org
If you would like to educate your child's educators yourself, please visit the website of our parent organization, national TSA, by clicking here to order or download helpful brochures. We can also loan you a DVD of the HBO documentary, "I Have Tourette's, But Tourette's Doesn't Have Me!" to show to your child's peer. Click here to learn more about this documentary. If you would like to borrow this DVD, please email us at chapter@tsa-nyc.org
Private Consultations
A private consultation is available for families of children with TS who are new to the chapter. Call for an appointment: 646.395.0162.NYC Counseling Program
There have been recent changes to the program due to budget cuts by the New York City Council. Counseling services for individuals, couples, and families are still provided at two locations, however, Evan Michaels, our Certified Social Worker in Bayside, will now see clients in the Brooklyn office as well. To make an appointment, please call 718 224-2999 and ask for Emily Kelman-Bravo or Evan Michaels. Fees are based on a sliding scale. However, no one will be denied service if they cannot pay the fee.
Brooklyn Office:
26 Court Street (corner of Remsen Street)
Suite 504
Brooklyn, NY
Bayside Office:
42-40 Bell Blvd.
Bayside, Queens
New Initiative by the City Council and the New York City Department of Education
Answer Line
If you have questions about TS or any of our services, call 646.395.0162. Our volunteers are happy to speak with anyone needing assistance.
