The acronym HAMS stands for Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support. HAMS is a free-of-charge, peer-led support group for people who wish to reduce the harm in their lives associated with the use alcohol or other drugs. HAMS Harm Reduction strategies are defined in the 17 elements of HAMS. HAMS supports every positive change. Whether your goal is safer drinking, reduced drinking, or quitting altogether, you will find a safe and supportive environment here. If you want to change your d …

This group is for any person dealing with the issues of seperation and divorce. We meet once a month at; A Life Well Lived ~ Center for Inspired Living in Ramsey, NJ Each month their are different topics which are discussed

Does your son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, boy/girlfreind struggle with a chronic mental health condition? Loving a person with a mental illness can induce many feelings, including confusion, guilt, helplessness and anger. Often, family and friends feel helpless to help their loved one, while trying to cope with their own  feelings about their loved one's difficult journey. Throughout this supportive therapy group, family and friends will learn valuable coping skills for handling t …

Support for help in recovering from PTSD symptoms, all are welcome and safety of the group takes precedence (formal diagnosis of PTSD is NOT required, people with "non-traditionally-textbook-based" "causes" of PTSD [i.e. not just related to combat, sexual violence, etc.] are especially encouraged although of course people with those kinds of experiences are very welcome as well). Group will start with five-minute share per person (approximate and not mandatory) followed by cross-talk/discussion/ …

Overview: We are a nurturing and supportive group of professional women who gather to help each other navigate the incredibly painful, devastating and often complicated effects of cheating. We are bonded by the common past or present experience either direct or indirect of emotional betrayal. We are also committed to recovery, healing and growth. We provide a safe haven where women can speak freely, share their emotions and be understood by sympathetic, non-judgmental co-members. The foundat …

We are a supportive group of women who assemble to help each other navigate the incredibly painful and devastating aspects of divorce. We offer a safe haven where women can talk freely, share their emotions and be understood by empathic co-members. Our mission is to provide women with support, education and to empower them throughout the entire divorce process and after their divorce is finalized.  

A 12 Step support group for people who are separating/divorcing or coping with the end of a long term relationship.

Taking care of yourself is always important, but during cancer treatment it’s crucial. One of the key ways to deal with the rigors of treatment is to make sure you’re eating a balanced diet of healthy, nourishing food. Join Ann Ogden, healthy cooking expert and two-time cancer survivor, as she walks you through how to prepare dishes that are as delicious as they are good for you. Ann believes that cooking and eating the foods that provide all the nutrients you need doesn’t have to be difficult o …

We offer two monthly groups here, as well as occasional special events. The first is the monthly Ex-Christian Support group specifically for ex-Christians (or Christians in the process of leaving the faith) from all denominations. Leaving Christianity can be painful, confusing, and isolating, and the repercussions can be far-ranging throughout life, well after the event. We come together to share our feelings and personal experiences. I act as a non-professional facilitator (I am not a psych …

This group was conceived on December 20, 2011, by the final regular meeting of Dr. Daniel Rosen's post-op support group. This is a peer group, administered by volunteers. It exists to enable post-op bariatric surgery patients to stay in contact and organize meet-ups for sharing experience, strength and hope, inspired by 12-step recovery groups. Membership is IN THE MEET UP GROUP is open to anyone who desires to stay informed about our endeavor. Attendance at the Peer Support Meetings is open to …

This group was started to bring together fellow stroke survivors participating in ongoing recovery efforts--whether they be for physical aspects, like difficulty with arm and/or leg movements, cognitive function, aphasia, vision problems vestibular problems, etc. The group will often speakers on relevant topics like new research for stroke survivors and news through the grapevine on things like good doctors in the area, but overall it will provide tips on things it will provide social support a …

Let us support and assist you in making the changes you desire in the New Year. The Time Is Now 2011 is the year for your dreams to manifest. Do you have any of the following desires? Know who you are in a real sense Discover your life purpose Accept and express your feelings Connect more meaningfully with others – be part of a community Consistent, loving relationships – experiencing intimacy on all levels Heal and integrate the sexual-spiritual split – fully expressing your sexuality …

This Meetup Group is for RAINN hotline volunteers near New York City. If you'd like to contact a trained volunteer please visit RAINN's website here: http://www.rainn.org/ or contact the hotline by phone here: 800.656.HOPE RAINN provides support for sexual assault victims and their loved ones through two hotlines at 800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org. Whether you are more comfortable on the telephone or online, RAINN has services that can guide you in your recovery. The National …

Our meetings follow the ASCA (Adult Survivors of Child Abuse) format. To quote the Survivor to Thriver manual: 'The purpose of ASCA meetings is to allow survivors to share their abuse and recovery experiences, to receive support and affirmation for their recovery efforts; to try out new, more adaptive behaviors and, in so doing, to better understand themselves and their recovery process.' This is a peer support group not a therapy group and is for abuse survivors only.

… This group will create an authentic, compassionate and powerful environment for its members who will be encouraged to seek proactive solutions to the above mentioned issues. This group will have meetups at least once a month, teleconferences and also an email group on Yahoo so that its members can receive constant support.

After losing both of my parents and realizing how many others are without family, I thought there might be a need to open a group of like minded friends. This group is open to both women and men, young and old with great losses or lack of family support. We will coordinate outings, lunches, dinners and gatherings. It will be a fun, supportive and uplifting group.