Peer Support
Peer Support Offerings
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If You’re Talking, There’s Time
A support group inspired by Alternatives to Suicide, created by the Wildflower Alliance of Western Massachusetts sometimes referred to as Alt2su which is a peer driven, nonjudgmental environment which provides a safe space to talk about your thoughts and feelings. Our model is, in some cases, a more proactive approach to helping those struggling. As…
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JRB Young Adult Warmline
A statewide warmline for Young Adults to talk about a variety of topics.
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LGBTQ+ Support group
This is a peer support group run by and for the LGBTQ+ community. Free and open to anyone ages 16+. Runs once a month 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3pm in person.
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LGBTQ+ Support Groups & Social Programs
Q Plus started as a grassroots, community based, youth led, volunteer run organization with the goal of filling gaps we saw in queer youth programming across Connecticut. We started running events with a queer youth open mic in May 2019. We’ve continued to expand our programming to include weekly youth groups in towns across the…
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New Foundations Recovery Coaching
We offer peer-based recovery coaching for substance use. We focus on lived experience related to substance use disorder, dual diagnosis, and young adults in recovery. We generally talk about developing internal motivation, holistic goal setting, and embracing the multiple pathways to recovery.
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Non-Binary Support & Discussion
A peer support group for non-binary, genderqueer, and genderfluid individuals to discuss gender identity and social topics in a safe space.
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Out Of The Abyss
Out of the Abyss is a peer-run support group for individuals living with suicidal thoughts and urges (and previous attempts). These non-clinical groups focus on navigating the darkness with meaningful connection & support, robust dialogue, and activities/strategies to manage urges. This group is intended to provide a non-judgmental space to openly share about pain and…
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Outstanding Warriors
A peer support group for Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer men to overcome challenges and support one another through life’s journey.
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Peer Grief Support Group
Each session will provide an opportunity to share their grief journey and enjoy a cup of tea. The facilitator will provide a prompt from a poem, reading or theme question to help spark conversation. Movement, breath and meditation will also be part in the session.
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