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Support Groups
All Client Support Groups have been cancelled until further notice in response to the coronavirus. To see other steps we're taking to protect clients and staff during this public health crisis, visit our coronavirus page.
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 February 2020. 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. |
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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2-3:15 p.m. |
Mindfulness with Art |
1st-floor group room 1 |
Johanna Galat |
Express yourself creatively through art! All skill levels are welcome- no experience needed. Supplies are provided. |
Tuesday |
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Time |
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Description |
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9-10 a.m.
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Second Opinion Group |
1st-floor group room 2 |
Celena Hoey |
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 |
Malcolm Williams |
Advocate for yourself and others—and be a part of helping end homelessness for all |
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1-2:15 p.m. |
3rd-floor group room A&B |
Deirdre Hoey |
Relax in a yoga class led by a certified yoga teacher; beginners welcome—mats provided |
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Wednesday |
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Time |
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Description |
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8-9 a.m. |
1st-floor group room 1 |
Karen Ross Taylor |
Learn how mindfulness, meditation and guided imagery can help manage and lower stress. No experience or referral required - all clients welcome |
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9-10 a.m. |
Anger Management Group |
1st-floor phase group room 2 |
Terrie Free-Storrer |
Learn important skills to manage your anger |
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10-10:45 a.m. |
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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11 a.m.-12 p.m |
3rd-floor group room B |
Erica Brown and Eva Hendrix-Shovlin |
Learn how to create a quality social security disability application. We will help you navigate and prepare for the process. |
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1-2 p.m. |
Primer piso cuarto 1 |
Lilian Amaya |
Un grupo para los quien hablan español y quieren apoyo, ayuda y/o educacion sobre los servicios que tenemos en la clinica y lo que hay en la comunidad. |
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2-3:15 p.m. |
Mindfulness with Art |
1st-floor group room 1 |
Gretchen Tome |
Express yourself creatively through art! All skill levels are welcome- no experience needed. Supplies are provided. |
Thursday |
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Time |
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Description |
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9-10 a.m. |
Quit Smoking through Stress Reduction |
1st-floor group room 2 |
Haley Croney |
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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1-2:15 p.m |
3rd-floor group room A&B |
Deirdre Hoey |
Relax in a yoga class led by a certified yoga teacher. Beginners welcome—mats provided |
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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. |
Be Well Client Support Group |
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
Thursday |
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Time |
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Description |
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10-11 a.m. |
Multi-purpose room |
David Hunter |
Learn how to administer Naloxone (Narcan). Receive support with treatment planning & resources. |
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10-11 a.m. |
Advocacy Group |
Multi-purpose room |
Malcolm Williams and David Hunter |
Advocate for yourself and others—and be a part of helping end homelessness for all |
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Do you have updates to this list? Contact Christina Benoit.