Advocates is now offering several virtual support groups via Zoom. These include mental health support groups as well as social and recreational groups. Facilitated by members of Advocates Peer Specialist team, these support groups are open to anyone in the community, not just individuals served by Advocates, and participation is confidential.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jeffrey Wolfsberg, Director of Recovery and Peer Support, JWolfsberg@Advocates.org, or the group facilitator.
If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact Jeffrey Wolfsberg, JWolfsberg@Advocates.org or Sharon Hirt, SMacLean@Advocates.org.
Daily Virtual Safe Spaces (Monday- Friday)
Topic: Coffee and Conversation
Time: Monday-Friday 9:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 10:00 pm
Description: Bring your coffee/tea/smoothie and start your day with us. This general peer support group is a great way to start your day.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/91295169859?pwd=cDN1NzE5TWJkQ1JNRitYenFnbnJrUT09
Meeting ID: 912 9516 9859
Passcode: 530615
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Meeting ID: 912 9516 9859
Passcode: 530615
Topic: Lunch and Laugh
Time: Monday-Friday 1pm
Description: Take a break! Our days are long and can be stressful. Take some time to break away and briefly distract yourself mid-day.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/92908050650?pwd=eWE1MUNPS3djOWN6WWZxb2tpeEhIdz09
Meeting ID: 929 0805 0650
Passcode: 336962
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Meeting ID: 929 0805 0650
Passcode: 336962
Topic: Evening Reflection
Time: Monday-Friday 6pm
Description: Now that the day is coming to an end; what are your plans for the evening? Did you accomplish all that you wanted today? Share your day with us!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/96114960791?pwd=ZG5Ed0IwMXB4OHI5eFBJT21SQTBBQT09
Meeting ID: 961 1496 0791
Passcode: 125369
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Meeting ID: 961 1496 0791
Passcode: 125369
Topic: Laugh & Unwind
Time: Monday-Friday 10pm
Description: Sometimes it is hard to sleep. We may have a lot on our minds with all going on around us. End your night with some laughs. Bring jokes, memes, short funny videos, or humorous interaction/experiences from your day. Let us laugh and relax to complete our day!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/96765367014?pwd=MTIxVTVOV3N3SnNQSnE0ems2VzRhZz09
Meeting ID: 967 6536 7014
Passcode: 971127
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Meeting ID: 967 6536 7014
Passcode: 971127
Weekly Virtual Safe Spaces
Topic: Navigating Resources
Time: Mondays 3pm
Description: It can be hard to find the resources we need or when to use them. This is space to share resources that worked for us in our communities and how to navigate them to help us effectively. Bring ideas and an open mind.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/97544301405?pwd=UGR3NFhtS0xTbDBuM1lCcTI3eVhwUT09
Meeting ID: 975 4430 1405
Passcode: 866026
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Meeting ID: 975 4430 1405
Passcode: 866026
Topic: Alternatives to Suicide Peer Support Group
Time: Mondays 4 pm – 5:30pm
Facilitators: David Baldini/ Patrick Conway
Phone/Email: 508-380-9281-dbaldini@advocates.org / 774-423-4852-pconway@advocates.org
Description: Safe space to process and safely share struggles with feelings/thoughts of suicide.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/5155063104?pwd=WGE3c1R2WmRHM01hRlBYeXNwM2cvUT09
Meeting ID: 515 506 3104
Password: 413481
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Meeting ID: 515 506 3104
Password: 413481
Topic: Mindfulness and Meditation
Time: Tuesdays 2pm
Facilitator: Patrick Conway
Phone/Email: 774-423-4852/ pconway@advocates.org
Description: Relaxing meditation and mindfulness techniques to help get you through your day.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/8815910426?pwd=TTRVMktrUlZsWG9SN090WXh1YmZTQT09
Meeting ID: 881 591 0426
Password: 810648
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Meeting ID: 881 591 0426
Password: 810648
Topic: Black/Brown Cultural Connection
Time: Tuesdays at 4:00pm
Description: Black/Brown Cultural Support is a virtual support group where individuals of color can connect with each other for support to create a safe, mutually supportive, space free from judgement and oppression.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/92115202820?pwd=UDF0TDZtaW5rMlU3Yi9EN1hUdXo3QT09
Meeting ID: 921 1520 2820
Passcode: 948631
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Meeting ID: 921 1520 2820
Passcode: 948631
Topic: Music Jam
Time: Every 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Facilitators: David Baldini
Phone/Email: 508-380-9281/ dbaldini@advocates.org
Description: Bring your instruments and voices to join us in this musical collaboration with peers.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/5155063104?pwd=WGE3c1R2WmRHM01hRlBYeXNwM2cvUT09
Meeting ID: 515 506 3104
Password: 413481
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Meeting ID: 515 506 3104
Password: 413481
Topic: Exploring Alternative Ways of Healing
Time: Wednesdays 11:00am
Facilitator: Mark Durkin / Ashley Sproul
Phone/Email: gyromatica@gmail.com 508-397-3828 / ASproul@Advocates.org
Description: This group is a safe space that allows discussion of alternative treatments for healing including
cannabis or psilocybin for anxiety and depression, mindfulness, and distractions, how diet, exercise, and vitamins to promote wellness.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/94414614937?pwd=MU9ZR0kzZ01YbVIvakhCYjRpd0owQT09
Meeting ID: 944 1461 4937
Passcode: 257730
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Meeting ID: 944 1461 4937
Passcode: 257730
Topic: Irate Expressions
Time: Wednesdays 2:30pm
Description: Discussion about safe ways to express & release anger/frustration without hurting yourself or others.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/97559087639?pwd=cXZWVi9sbW5hUHl0V0piZmZkRldSdz09
Meeting ID: 975 5908 7639
Passcode: 652274
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Meeting ID: 975 5908 7639
Passcode: 652274
Topic: Withdrawing from Psych Meds
Time: Wednesdays 5pm-6:30pm
Facilitators: Ann Burgess
Phone/Email: 508-782-8444 / ABurgess@Advocates.org
Description: This group allows individuals to talk about exploring getting off their psychiatric medications safely and with support from their peers.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/99334869231?pwd=eTJnSUczR0NKREFjYmN2dWNxLzN4dz09
Meeting ID: 993 3486 9231
Passcode: 106742
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Meeting ID: 993 3486 9231
Passcode: 106742
Topic: Trauma Support
Time: Thursdays 2:00pm
Description: This is a safe space to talk about coping with and healing from traumatic experiences.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/91291794257?pwd=ZU5DRExIRlFmdDBaUFhvZ3dDOTV0QT09
Meeting ID: 912 9179 4257
Passcode: 422749
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Meeting ID: 912 9179 4257
Passcode: 422749
Topic: Hearing Voices and other unusual experiences
Time: Thursdays from 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Facilitators: David Baldini/Patrick Conway
Phone/Email: 508-380-9281/ dbaldini@advocates.org 774-423-4852/ pconway@advocates.org
Description: Please join us in discussions about living with experiences (auditory and visual) that others may not experiences and that we may not always understand.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/5155063104?pwd=WGE3c1R2WmRHM01hRlBYeXNwM2cvUT09
Meeting ID: 515 506 3104
Password: 413481
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Meeting ID: 515 506 3104
Password: 413481
Topic: Now & Zen
Time: Fridays 11:30am
Facilitator: Irena Kart-Tsirulnik
Phone/Email: 508-745-3141 / IKart-Tsirulnik@Advocates.org
Description: A group on living/being/moving forward from a framework of compassion, loving kindness, mindfulness, and self-acceptance.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/98953087291?pwd=eHB0N0Y2YTc4Sk9CL09MOWN4VE0wdz09
Meeting ID: 989 5308 7291
Password: 736207
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Meeting ID: 989 5308 7291
Password: 73620
Topic: Creative Expressions
Time: Fridays 11am
Description: Do you like arts and crafts? Knitting, drawing, crochet, graffiti, coloring, building, anything you can think of. Join us and get creative with us. Get in touch with your creative side!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/98104611988?pwd=TDFEaXQ4L3VMTXJ3QkcvNkVvMzB6Zz09
Meeting ID: 981 0461 1988
Passcode: 671077
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Meeting ID: 981 0461 1988
Passcode: 671077
Weekend Virtual Safe Spaces
Topic: Brunch Talk
Time: Saturdays 10am
Description: Hungry? Bring your ideas for different meals and share with us your ideas and different meals you have tried.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/94538306635?pwd=MGxLOFhVZEo4T0JvU1dSOFMvUVBpdz09
Meeting ID: 945 3830 6635
Passcode: 303986
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Meeting ID: 945 3830 6635
Passcode: 303986
Topic: Rainbow Group (LGBTQ)
Time: Saturdays 3pm
Descriptions: Support and safe conversations for the LGBTQ community
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/97816143285?pwd=NU1TOGlOOXAzWHZ5L1lhRW9TRGNVZz09
Meeting ID: 978 1614 3285
Passcode: 795632
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Meeting ID: 978 1614 3285
Passcode: 795632
Topic: Healthy Sex & Relationships
Time: Saturdays at 1pm
Facilitator: Ashley Sproul
Phone/ Email: 508-397-3828 / asproul@advocates.org
Description: Let talk about sex! Maintaining healthy intimate relationships and boundaries can be hard. Even hard during a pandemic. Let talk about dating, intimacy, and navigating the healthy partnerships that you want.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/98984886158?pwd=aGdTenl5ZEt6Z1MxQmZDRjZSekhlZz09
Meeting ID: 989 8488 6158
Passcode: 129719
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Meeting ID: 989 8488 6158
Passcode: 129719
Topic: Movies and More
Time: Saturdays 8pm
Description: Talk about different movies, shows, etc., that are getting you through these tough times.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/91943024631?pwd=OVhsWWVMVXh3Rm14UDdJSlFHWUczdz09
Meeting ID: 919 4302 4631
Passcode: 278052
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Meeting ID: 919 4302 4631
Passcode: 278052
Topic: Self-Injury Virtual Support
Time: Sundays 10am
Description: A virtual group to share and connect over various perspectives and experiences of self-injury without judgement or shame.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/94597747073?pwd=YnpHOGFOQW82OWJsRFBjWmJiOURkUT09
Meeting ID: 945 9774 7073
Passcode: 456921
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Meeting ID: 945 9774 7073
Passcode: 456921
Topic: Young Adult Peer Support Group
Time: Sundays 2:30pm-4pm
Facilitator: Courtney Dewey
Phone/Email: 508-848-9289 / CDewey@Advocates.org
Description: Group discussion and safe space for young adults ages 18-30.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/99774847006?pwd=YzhZbVZWNi9xOVJqbXNLU09JNThkUT09
Meeting ID: 997 7484 7006
Password: 003385
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Meeting ID: 997 7484 7006
Password: 003385
Topic: Sunday Fun Day
Time: Sundays 2pm
Description: The work week is coming, and we don’t want the weekend to end. Let us finish the weekend some fun activities and kind words. Make the best of your Sunday.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/91035138206?pwd=NXFIV0xYbFp1WS95eVJDNW1UcDVNZz09
Meeting ID: 910 3513 8206
Passcode: 011708
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Meeting ID: 910 3513 8206
Passcode: 011708
Music Connection: Sundays 7pm
Facilitator: Ann Burgess
Phone/Email: 508-782-8444/ aburgess@advocates.org
Description: Connect through different music you like to listen to. Share with others, songs, and lyrics that you enjoy.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/95518684948?pwd=MkljOEIrYkZLMDJWRVJGcHkvQlBvZz09
Meeting ID: 955 1868 4948
Passcode: 436667
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Meeting ID: 955 1868 4948
Passcode: 436667
Facilitators:
Ashley Sproul 508-397-3828 asproul@advocates.org
Ann Burgess 508-782-8444 aburges@advocates.org
Patrick Conway 774-423-4852 pconway@advocates.org
Theresa Buccico 508-782-5845 tbuccico@advocates.org
Courtney Dewey 508-848-9289 cdewey@advocates.org
David Baldini 508-380-9281 dbaldini@advocates.org
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