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.
Click here to view the full virtual support group schedule with Zoom links.
Daily Virtual Groups (Monday–Friday)
General Peer Support
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am & 9:00 pm
Weekly Specialty Virtual Groups
Navigating Resources
Mondays 3:00 pm
This group is a space to share and find resources available in the community.
Alternatives to Suicide Peer Support Group
Mondays 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Safe space to process and safely share struggles with feelings/thoughts of suicide
Mindfulness and Meditation
Tuesdays 3:30 pm
Relaxing meditation and mindfulness techniques to help get you through your day.
Black/Brown Cultural Connection
Tuesdays 4:00 pm
This is a support group when BIPOC individuals can connect with each other to create a safe, mutually supportive space free of judgement and oppression. *This group is open only to people of color
Music Jam
Every 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Bring your instruments and voices to join us in this musical collaboration with peers.
Exploring Alternative Ways of Healing
Wednesdays 11:00 am
A safe space that allows discussion of alternative treatments and wellness solutions.
Withdrawing from Psych Meds
Wednesdays 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
This group allows individuals to talk about exploring getting off their psychiatric medications safely and with support from their peers.
Hearing Voices and other unusual experiences
Thursdays 3:00 pm–4:30 pm
Please join us in discussions about living with experiences (auditory and visual) that others may not experiences and that we may not always understand.
Black/Brown Cultural Connection
Thursdays 7:00 pm
This is a support group when BIPOC individuals can connect with each other to create a safe, mutually supportive space free of judgement and oppression. *This group is open only to people of color
Weekend Virtual Groups
Weekend General Peer Support
Saturdays & Sundays 10:00 am
Rainbow Group (LGBTQ+)
Saturdays 3:00 pm
A safe space to share with others in the LGBTQ+ community
Movies and More/General Peer Support
Saturdays 8:00 pm
Let's talk about movies, shows, video games, and more!
Young Adult Peer Support Group
Sundays 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Group discussion and safe space for young adults ages 18-30.
Music Connection/General Peer Support
Sundays 7:00 pm
Connect with others by sharing different songs, artists, and lyrics that you enjoy!
WE'COVERY
Sundays 7:00 pm
This is a recovery step meeting utilizing literature from Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Narcotics Anonymous (Basics Text). Thus joining the recovery community together, because together we can!
THE LIVING ROOM
The Living Room, a welcoming 24-hour crisis alternative to emergency department visits and hospitalization. You can call 24/7 to the Living Room's main line at 508-661-3333. Learn more here: www.Advocates.org/livingroom.