Peer Support Groups
Name Group Info When Location Contact
Sunday
Talking Circle Everyone is invited to a Native American Independent Living Services sponsored "Talking Circle" (bring a dish to share if you wish) This is held on the Seneca Nation of Indians Territory at Ga ha da goh meaning (In the Woods) This is Native American in concept and we Smudge and use a Talking Stick to build strength to help us recover from many problems. We invite our Creator to be among us to give us Spiritual strength. 6:00 PM
(3:00 hours)
12698 South Western Blvd. Irving NY 14081 (716) 836-0822 Ext 127
Monday
Depression Group Come Join Us 1:00 PM
(2:00 hours)
Palanker Conference Room (716) 836-0822 Ext 159
BiPolar Disorder (Manic Depression) BiPolar Disorder (Manic Depression) 6:00 PM
(2:00 hours)
Job Club Room (716) 836-0822 Ext 331
Anger Management/ Conflict Resolution An open & confidential group In collaboration with the justice systems of Niagara and Erie Counties 6:00 PM
(1:30 hours)
746 Portage Road Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 284 4131
Tuesday
Double Trouble In Recovery Double Trouble In Recovery 1:00 PM
(1:30 hours)
Kensington Square (716) 836-0822 Ext 154
Wednesday
Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts 10:00 AM
(2:00 hours)
1547 Hertel Avenue (716) 836-0822 Ext 159
Deaf Social Support Group ILNC's Deaf Services Coordinator, has a Support Group that meets in the ILNC conference room on the first Wednesday of the month from 1 - 3 pm. The group is open to all deaf adults. They talk about their everyday lives, go to lunch and hold discussions on problems and barriers that affect the deaf community. 1:00 PM
(2:00 hours)
746 Portage Road Niagara Falls, NY 14301 1-866-327-8877 tell the operator you want (716) 284 4131 or call by TTY at (716) 284-4131.
Double Trouble In Recovery Double Trouble In Recovery 1:00 PM
(1:30 hours)
Empowerment Academy 327 Elm Street (716) 836-0822 Ext 154
Anger Management Anger Management 3:00 PM
(1:30 hours)
Gloria Parks Community Center (716) 836-0822 Ext 109
Woman's Support Group Woman's Support Group 3:00 PM
(1:30 hours)
Front Room (716) 836-0822 Ext 145
Anger Management Anger Management - Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at 66 Wasson Ave. Lackawanna 5:30 PM
(1:30 hours)
66 Wasson Ave. Lackawanna (716) 836-0822 Ext 109
Drumming Circle Native American Independent Living Services Proudly announces a "Drumming Circle" Come One Come All Learn Native American Singing and Drumming at Ga Ha Da Goh meaning (In The Woods) On The Seneca Nation of Indians Territory. Native America views the Drum as Sacred Medicine and treat it as such. (Bring a Dish if You Wish) 7:00 PM
(3:00 hours)
12698 S. Western Blvd Irving, NY (716) 836-0822 Ext 127
Thursday
R.A.P. (Release Anguish and Paralysis) To help consumers work on overcoming and learning coping skills dealing with grief and loss in life. 1:00 PM
(1:30 hours)
Executive Conference Room (716) 836-0822 Ext 177
Gay & Lesbian Support Group Gay & Lesbian Support Group 3:00 PM
(1:30 hours)
Front Room (716) 836-0822 ext.177
Networking Group Working with vocational peer counselors in learning job preparation skills. 4:30 PM
(2:30 hours)
Job Club Room (716) 836-0822 Ext 157
Friday
Men's Devolopement Support Group The purpose of the Men's Development Support Group is to empower, educate, and encourage unemployed men to identify and address the unique and common interpersonal and systemic barriers contributing to their lack of self-sufficiency. 9:30 AM
(1:30 hours)
Front Conference Room 716-836-0822 x146
Self-Defense Awareness Group The Self-Defense Awareness Group is a personal protection and confidence-building support group, with the purpose of empowering men and women who may need to know that there are options to being mistreated and abused, physically, verbally, financially, or emotionally. This class will address scenarios to avoid, address, and control confrontation in realistic situations. A large portion of the class is set aside for the purpose of instruction on Conflict Resolution, discussion and sharing of personal experiences. 12:00 PM
(2:00 hours)
Rear Courtyard 716-836-0822 x146
The Social Hour Come socialize with us. Play cards, scrabble, checkers, chess and backgammon.
(Every Third Friday of the Month ONLY)
2:00 PM
(2:00 hours)
Job Club Room (716) 836-0822 Ext 170
Saturday
Depression Support Group Come join us, we are the happiest depression group around. 6:00 PM
(2:00 hours)
Denny's (Deleware and Linden in Buffalo) (716) 836-0822 Ext 159

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