Mental Health Peer Connection in Person Groups
Wellness for All Group
Every other week on Friday starting on July 1, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Group will meet at Amity Club on 340 Military Road, Buffalo NY, 14207. Drinks and snacks can be purchased.
Detailed Description of the Group: The purpose of this group is to help consumers of Western New York Independent Living (WNYIL) Mental Health PEER Connections (MHPC) and the community for socialization. The time can be used for socialization and one on one with fellow Peers. The group will be held at the Amity Club, which has a pool table, dart board, TV with cable and internet access. With an emphasis on “Peer to Peer support for socializing”.
Department: MHPC, WNYIL
Who is the Audience for this Group: Consumers of WNYIL, Inc. MHPC and open to the community.
Facilitator and Contact Information: The facilitator’s name is Randy Oaks. To find out more information, call Randy at 716-836-0822 ext.182. Cell: 716-318-3713. Email: roaks@wnyil.org
Hope Heals Family Support Group
Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Sparks of Hope, 107 Main St, Hamburg, NY 14075
Alan Tomski, atomski@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 Tomski, atomski@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.
Operation Hope: Substance Use and Family Recovery Support
Thursdays, 12:00 -1:30 p.m.
St Simon’s Church, 200 Cazenovia St, Buffalo, NY 14210.
Eddylees Guzman, 716-836-0822 ext. 164 or email at eguzman@wnyil.org contact to register. Please wear a face covering for the duration of the group. Please enter through doors at the back of the church. Please come and find support for people who suffer from substance use and their families. Together we can learn how to find hope in the middle of our situations.
Healing Families
Every other Friday starting October 22nd, 2021, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Rural Outreach Center, 730 Olean Road, East Aurora, 14052
Alan Tomski, atomski@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.
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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.