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.orgor Sharon Hirt, SMacLean@Advocates.org.
Coffee and Conversation
Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. EST
Facilitator: Ebony Flint
Phone/Email: 774-505-0503/ EFlint@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/132037002?pwd=VTc4OXNlOCtMblA5bEsvcFluRkNDUT09
Meeting ID: 132 037 002
Password: 527390
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
General Peer Support
Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m. EST
Facilitator: Patty Terrasi
Phone/Email: 508-782-2241/ PTerrasi@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/563827781?pwd=cnhTWXFwRDJIUk9VcjNESGg2eGZrdz09
Meeting ID: 563 827 781
Password: 004116
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Lunch and Laugh
Monday–Friday 1:00 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Niamh Smithers Jackie Lacorazza
Phone/Email: 774-440-0223/ NSmithers@Advocates.org 774-432-1902 / JLacorazza@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/895929447?pwd=bWFZb3o4ZWRFNHlOTmpoYktSaVBWZz09
Meeting ID: 895 929 447
Password: 301140
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Creative Minds
Monday–Friday 4:00 p.m. EST
Facilitators: Ann Burgess Evan Hirmer
Phone/Email: 508-782-8444 / ABurgess@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/779204222?pwd=Rmo1bU8vdWtLUmR4Z2VPYTc0Y2dBdz09
Meeting ID: 779 204 222
Password: 135287
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Evening Reflection
Monday–Friday 7:00 p.m. EST
Facilitators: Ann Burgess Marni Illman
Phone/Email: 508-782-8444/ ABurgess@Advocates.org 508-380-8662 / Millman@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/631463206?pwd=V2puOTJPTkllbTAvNVJLM0VSTFRsZz09
Meeting ID: 631 463 206
Password: 666687
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Alternatives to Suicide
Every Monday 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST
Facilitators: David Baldini Patrick Conway
Phone/Email: 508-380-9281/ DBaldini@Advocates.org 774-423-4852/ PConway@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/5155063104
Meeting ID: 515 506 3104
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Mindfulness and Meditation
Every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Patrick Conway
Phone/Email: 774-423-4852/ PConway@Advocates.org
Description: Share and 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/8815910426?pwd=TTRVMktrUlZsWG9SN090WXh1YmZTQT09
Meeting ID: 881 591 0426
Password: 810648
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Black /Brown Cultural Support
Every Tuesday 3:30 p.m. EST
Facilitators: Ashley Sproul Ebony Flint
Phone/Email: 508-397-3828/ ASproul@Advocates.org 774-505-0503/ EFlint@Advocates.org
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/98271708267?pwd=TlRHOVlJY1lva2tkb1hiT2c5cEE0QT09
Meeting ID: 982 7170 8267
Password: 018064
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Music Jam
Every 3rd Tuesday 6:00 p.m. EST
Facilitators: David Baldini
Phone/Email: 508-380-9281/ DBaldini@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/5155063104?pwd=WGE3c1R2WmRHM01hRlBYeXNwM2cvUT09
Meeting ID: 515 506 3104
Password: 413481
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Exploring Alternative Ways of Healing
Every Wednesday 11:30 a.m. EST
Facilitators: 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 alternatives to healing such as cannabis or psilocybin for anxiety and depression, mindfulness and distractions, and how diet, exercise, and vitamins promote wellness.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/93451874317?pwd=d1ZuWUNNZUtrMVUrNE1EZTZnMUYrQT09
Meeting ID: 934 5187 4317
Password: 842683
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Irate Expressions
Every Wednesday 2:30 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Ebony Flint
Phone/Email: 774-505-0503/ EFlint@Advocates.org
Description: Discussion about safe ways to express & release anger/frustration without hurting yourself or others.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/96969148807?pwd=dDhzWnNtMDFHN3VQby9DNnRSUjlYUT09
Meeting ID: 969 6914 8807
Password: 323118
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Withdrawing from Psychiatric Meds
Wednesday’s 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. EST
Facilitators: Ann Burgess
Phone/Email: 508-782-8444 / ABurgess@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/483620699?pwd=T2VBeTM1dlJQZzN5dXB1Vnd4VEJYdz09
Meeting ID: 483 620 699
Password: 351410
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Hearing Voices and other unusual experiences
Every Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Facilitators: David Baldini Patrick Conway
Phone/Email: 508-380-9281/ DBaldini@Advocates.org 774-423-4852/ PConway@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/5155063104
Meeting ID: 515 506 3104
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Dialogue & Support around Trauma
Every Thursday 1:30 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Ebony Flint
Phone/ Email: 774-505-0503/ EFlint@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/93228085886?pwd=Um5FbXlrOEh4dW83SHYrdDNWcm16Zz09
Meeting ID: 932 2808 5886
Password: 377443
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Brunch Talk
Every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. EST
Facilitator: Theresa Buccico Niamh Smithers
Phone/Email: 508-782-5845 / TBuccico@Advocates.org 774-440-0223 / NSmithers@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/716181410?pwd=ZnhRWU5FVnk4NjZkNDlJbFIxd1UrZz09
Meeting ID: 716 181 410
Password: 490607
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Dungeons & Gamers
Every Saturday 7:00 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Ashley Sproul Marni Illman
Phone/ Email: 508-397-3828/ ASproul@Advocates.org 508-380-8662 / Millman@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/91645309976?pwd=ZG9ZWVpqaXNEL0JabmJHcW1JVm96QT09
Meeting ID: 916 4530 9976
Password: 380614
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Rainbow Group (LGBTQ)
Every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Ashley Sproul Theresa Buccico
Phone/Email: 508-397-3828/ ASproul@Advocates.org 508-782-5845 / TBuccico@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/183760219?pwd=NjNUTWFQUWpsNTBqWTd3ZXJiY3Z0Zz09
Meeting ID: 183 760 219
Password: 664854
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Movies and More
Every Saturday at 8:00 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Ashley Sproul Marni Illman
Phone/Email: 508-397-3828/ ASproul@Advocates.org 508-380-8662 / Millman@Advocates.org
Description: Talk about different movies, shows, etc, that are getting you through these tough times.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/92644381335?pwd=VXg2OC9ZMGExUDdNUjMrNlNzVi9MQT09
Meeting ID: 926 4438 1335
Password: 404173
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Self-Injury Virtual Support
Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. EST
Facilitator: Ebony Flint
Phone/Email: 774-505-0503/ EFlint@Advocates.org
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/96885704320?pwd=cDVxcXVVb01MVHpMMis1ZVdLS0VTUT09
Meeting ID: 968 8570 4320
Password: 300849
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Young Adult Peer Support Group
Every Sunday 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Facilitators: Courtney Dewey Jackie Lacorazza
Phone/Email: 508-848-9289/ CDewey@Advocates.org 774-432-1902/ JLacorazza@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/99774847006?pwd=YzhZbVZWNi9xOVJqbXNLU09JNThkUT09
Meeting ID: 997 7484 7006
Password: 003385
Call in: 1 646 558 8656
Sunday Fun Day
Every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Ann Burgess
Phone/Email: 508-782-8444/ ABurgess@Advocates.org
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/557031365?pwd=WjEvZWFWTXk3dTVJYWIramFhWGlVUT09
Meeting ID: 557 031 365
Password: 617283
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
Music Connection
Every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Ann Burgess
Phone/Email: 508-782-8444/ ABurgess@Advocates.org
Description: Share and 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/819377658?pwd=c1h5V3d5TnRlUWV6cC84VHRpNUVqQT09
Meeting ID: 819 377 658
Password: 216732
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US
WE’COVERY
Every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Jennie Colecchi Tim Gruttner
Phone/Email: JColecchi@Advocates.org / 508-573-8408 TGruttner@Advocates.org / 774-279-1661
Description: This is recovery step meeting utilizing literature from Alcoholics Anonymous (12 Steps and 12 Traditions) and Narcotics Anonymous (It Works How and Why). Thus, joining the recovery community together, because together we can!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/95927137240?pwd=UUwxTXVYWXQ5a3QwQkpyOHlISXdodz09
Meeting ID: 959 2713 7240
Password: 401065
Call in: 1 646 558 8656 US