A Journey to Healing, Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Eddylees Guzman, 716-836-0822 ext. 164 or email at eguzman@wnyil.org contact to register.

We will bring awareness, education, and support surrounding addiction to families who are struggling with a loved one’s addiction. Participants will learn how to set healthy boundaries, learn the stages of grief & loss, model coping skills, and the importance of self-care.

Positive Perspective, Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Terrence Lockett, 716-836-0822 ext. 132 or email at tlockett@wnyil.org contact to register.

How do we change our thinking? Let’s find the positive in this very negative world!

Building Foundations of Recovery, Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Addict 2 Addict, Family 2 Family Peer Support Group Eddylees Guzman, 716-836-0822 ext. 164 or email at eguzman@wnyil.org contact to register.

This is an all-inclusive group supporting multiple pathways of recovery to educate individuals of the resources available to help them develop a strong foundation to their recovery. 

Hand & Hand, Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Ashanti Brown, 716-836-0822 ext. 160 or email at ashbrown@wnyil.org contact to register.

Reaching out to the community with a trauma and support group.

In the Moment, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Brett Dunbar, 716-836-0822 ext. 509 or email at bdunbar@wnyil.org contact to register.

My group is focused on using mindfulness techniques to acknowledge and redirect intrusive thinking. This can be used in everyday life and can be very helpful for people who are dealing with a mental illness or a substance use dependence.

Virtual Open Mic: Freedom of Expression, starting Sept. 1, 2022, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Lisa Maria Cruz, 716-836-0822 ext. 520 or email at lmcruz@wnyil.org contact to register.

People can freely express themselves through spoken word, singing, playing musical instruments, theater, dance and comedy.

Walk with Me, Addict 2 Addict, Family 2 Family Peer Support Group, Fridays, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Eddylees Guzman, 716-836-0822 ext. 164 or email at eguzman@wnyil.org contact to register.

We will meet with individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and their family members to discuss effective communication, conflict resolution, trust building, co-dependency recovery and coping skills.  

Hope Heals Family Support Group, Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Sparks of Hope, 107 Main St, Hamburg, NY 14075. Alan Tomaski, atomaski@wnyil.org
or 716-931-0380 to register.

Please wear a face covering for the duration of the group. As family members, our pain grows as we watch our loved ones suffering from substance abuse. The confusion on how to help can be overwhelming. Anger and fear become a part of our everyday lives.

In-Person SMART Recovery, Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Revive Wesleyan of Hamburg, 4999 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY 14075. Alan Tomaski, atomaski@wnyil.org or 716-931-0380 to register.

Please wear a face covering for the duration of the group. (Room is open 30 minutes before and after group.) Our goal is to help individuals gain independence from addictive behavior and lead meaningful and satisfying lives.

Healing Families, every other Friday starting Oct. 22, 2021, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Rural Outreach Center, 730 Olean Road, East Aurora, 14052. Alan Tomaski, atomaski@wnyil.org or 716-931-0380 to register.

Please wear a face covering for the duration of the group. Come join us for our peer family support group. We can help rebuild our lives after the devastation of substance use in our homes.

Wellness for All Group, every other Friday starting on Jul. 1, 2022, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Amity Club, 340 Military Road, Buffalo, NY 14207. Randy Oaks, 836-0822 ext. 182 or roaks@wnyil.org to register

Peer support group for socializing. A pool table, dart board and television are available. Drinks and snacks can be purchased on site.

Support Group Sponsored by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

Depression, Anxiety, OCD and Bipolar Support Group, Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Western New York Independent Living, 3108 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214. Marie Therese Kersten, 716-435-0238 or jmtdkersten@yahoo.com

Open to anyone with any mental health challenge. Please call before attending for the first time.

An important note about the RSVP process and privacy:

To maintain your privacy, we do not publicly share the phone numbers and links to our virtual meetings. We will respect people’s wishes to remain anonymous.