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Support Groups
"It’s better for a new client to hear from a person who’s been there. You can get a better understanding of what’s going on if you can relate to people."
—James Barnes, client
We offer a range of client groups at our Downtown and West Baltimore clinics designed to support you. From smoking cessation and stress reduction groups to our popular Art Expressions Group...there is a little something for everyone. And all are welcome. You do not need to be engaged in care here at Health Care for the Homeless to attend.
**Updated April 2018. A printable version of these lists to give to clients are available here: Downtown and West Baltimore.
Downtown
Monday |
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Time |
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Description |
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8-9 a.m. |
Stress Reduction Group |
1st-floor group room 1 |
Deirdre Hoey |
Learn strategies for reducing stress that you can use anywhere, anytime |
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9-10 a.m. |
Alumni Group |
1st-floor group room 2 |
Clients with staff support from the addictions team |
If you have completed our Addictions Phase Group, join us for ongoing peer support |
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9-10 a.m. |
Kicking Butts: Smoking Cessation Group |
1st-floor middle group room |
Chauna Brocht |
Quit smoking for good and get a chance to win a gift card or other small prize at every session |
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2-3:15 p.m. |
Art Expressions Group |
1st-floor group room 1 |
Lisa Muscato |
Relax and have fun while creating art—no artistic skills or experience needed |
Tuesday |
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Time |
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Description |
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9-10 a.m. |
Writers' Group |
1st-floor group room 1 |
Vanessa Borotz |
Come create, learn and share—no writing experience needed |
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9-10 a.m. |
Second Opinion Group |
1st-floor group room 2 |
TBD |
Join us for support in managing your substance and behavioral health issues |
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11:45 a.m. -1 p.m. |
B'More Housing for All (advocacy group) |
1st-floor group room 2 |
Vanessa Borotz |
Advocate for yourself and others—and be a part of helping end homelessness for all |
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1-2 p.m. |
Diabetes Education Class |
1st-floor group room 2 |
Mara Schneider and the nursing team |
Learn how to better manage your diabetes |
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1-2:15 p.m. |
Stress Reduction Yoga |
3rd-floor group room B |
Deirdre Hoey |
Relax in a yoga class led by a certified yoga teacher; beginners welcome—mats provided |
Wednesday |
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Time |
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Description |
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8-9 a.m. |
Stress Reduction Group |
1st-floor group room 1 |
Karen Ross Taylor |
Learn and practice strategies for reducing stress that you can use anywhere, anytime |
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8-9:30 a.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month |
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connections Peer Support Group |
3rd-floor group room B |
TBD |
Peer-led support group for adults living with a behavioral health condition |
|
9-10 a.m. |
Second Opinion Group |
1st-floor group room 2 |
Arianne Jennings |
Join us for support in managing your substance and behavioral health issues |
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10-10:45 a.m. |
Bridge Group |
1st-floor group room 1 |
Clementine Alford and Caitlin Synovec |
Learn important skills for your transition into housing and receive a free gift if you complete all sessions |
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1-2 p.m. |
Anger Management Group |
3rd-floor phase group room B |
Kate O'Bannon |
Learn important skills to manage your anger |
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1-2 p.m. |
Grupo de Apoyo para los Hispanohablantes |
Primer piso cuarto 1 |
Cassie Ekstrom, Gerardo Benavides y Lilian Amaya |
Un grupo nuevo para los quien hablan español y quieren apoyo y ayuda. |
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2-3:15 p.m. |
Art Expressions Group |
1st-floor group room 1 |
Montse Ferrer |
Relax and have fun while creating art—no artistic skills or experience needed |
Thursday |
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Time |
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Description |
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8-9 a.m. |
Naloxone Training Group |
1st-floor group room 2 |
Katie League |
Learn how to administer naloxone so you can stop an overdose and save a life |
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9-10 a.m. |
Kicking Butts: Smoking Cessation Group |
1st-floor group room 2 |
Jan Caughlan |
Quit smoking for good and get the chance to win a gift card or other small prize at every session |
Friday |
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Time |
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Description |
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9-10 a.m. |
Second Opinion Group |
1st-floor group room 2 |
Emily Gordon |
Join us for support in managing your substance and behavioral health issues |
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1-2:15 p.m |
Stress Reduction Yoga |
3rd-floor group room B |
Deirdre Hoey |
Relax in a yoga class led by a certified yoga teacher. Beginners welcome—mats provided |
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11 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Pain Management Group |
1st-floor group room 1 |
Caitlin Synovec and Terri Free-Storrer |
Get help managing your chronic pain |
select groups |
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*Please note that clients must be referred to join the groups below. Email the facilitators for more information. |
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Tuesday, 11-11:45 a.m. |
3rd-floor group room |
Michele Martin Jones |
Focus on wellness through seminars spanning finance, community involvement, stress reduction, spirituality, physical care and more |
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Times vary |
Cooking Group |
Locations vary |
Caitlin Synovec |
Learn basic cooking skills,healthy meal planning and health education basics in a group setting |
West Baltimore
Wednesday |
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Time |
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Description |
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9-10 a.m. |
Multi-purpose room |
Allison Weaver |
Quit smoking for good and get the chance to win a gift card or other small prize at every session |
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10-11 a.m. |
Multi-purpose room |
Ebony Hicks and Shailah Bevan |
Learn how to better manage your eating— and cook with us! |
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11 a.m. -12 p.m. |
Multi-purpose room |
David Hunter |
Take charge of your own health and well-being with a plan |
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Do you have updates to this list? Please be sure to let Kate Leisner know.