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"Helping People Achieve Positive Outcomes"

 

FREE COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS

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PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE

Our groups and supportive activities are open to our local community. There is no fee or requirements for attending group activities unless listed otherwise. Please feel free to bring a friend or simply be open to joining a positive support system. We kindly request you send an email to the group facilitator if you plan to attend or if you have any further questions. Thank you!

May 3rd -

May 3st

Strong & Thriving: Women's Support

Every Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM EST

2023

A supportive space for women in all stages of womanhood. This group provides woman empowerment while exploring such as self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, and womanhood. This group is for women 18 and older.

Group Facilitator

Eliana Marc, RCSWI - emarc@pbsfl.org

May 2

May 16

2023

Sexual Trauma Support

First Tues. of the Month 6:30 PM-8:00 PM EST

Third Tues. of the Month 12:30PM- 2:00PM EST

Sexual trauma can have a serious impact on mental health. We hear you. We see you. While the increase in discussion around sexual assault can have positive results, it can also be scary, tiring, and painful for those personally affected. In partnership with the Mental Health Association of Central Florida this free group. If you have ever experienced sexual assault, or are supporting a loved one who has, we welcome you to attend this group. It is open to individuals 18 years and older. Let’s come together as a community and support one another. You are not alone!

Group Facilitator

David Grant, LCSW- dgrant@pbsfl.org 

Ashley Hutchinson, MSW - ahutchinson@pbsfl.org

Shavon Luma, RMCHI - sluma@pbsfl.org

May 10

May 24

2023

Creative Consciousness 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST

Artistic exploration group using expressive art as a healing tool offered the 2nd and 4th Wed of every month. Every group meeting offers a unique opportunity to get creative and get out of your mind. This group is for individuals 16 and older. 

Group Facilitator

Paula Lupton, LCSW - plupton@pbsfl.org 

May 10

May 24

2023

Postpartum Support Group 6:00 PM -7:00 PM EST

Facilitated by Micaela Thomas, LCSW certified in perinatal mental health, this group offers peer-to-peer and emotional support. Safe space to discuss all things motherhood. Must pre-register in advance, for further details or concerns please contact the group facilitator. 

Group Facilitator

Micaela Thomas, LCSW - mthomas@pbsfl.org

May 10

May 24

2023

 

Social Emotional Parenting 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST

In this group, parents will learn how to engage in healthy communication styles to best meet and support their child's social/emotional well-being. Parents will learn skills that can be applied at home, such as modeling appropriate behaviors, nurturing a child's self-esteem, respecting differences, and problem-solving.

Group Facilitator

Fadia As-Saidi, M.A - fsaidi@pbsfl.org

Farnoosh Mazloomi M.A fmazloomi@pbsfl.org

Grief Support Group 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

May 16

2023

In partnership with the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, offering a FREE support group for our community. This support group is for adults grieving due to the loss of a loved one (family, significant other, pet, etc). We welcome you to join this support system for additional comfort, resources, and guidance. Topics covered in this group involve the stress of grief, tips for coping during the holidays, and learning how to reach out for help during difficult times. If you have any further questions or concerns please reach out to the group facilitator.

Group Facilitator

Allison Nichol, LCSW - anichol@pbsfl.org

May 29

2023

Love is Love - Teen LGBTQ 6:00PM -7:00 PM EST

Love is Love is a group where teens from the  LGBTQ community can feel safe and supported. Our group meets virtually and in person. For further details on group discussions and activities please reach out to the group facilitator. For the privacy and safety of our youth, location, and meeting links are shared by the group facilitator. 

Group Facilitator

David Grant, LCSW  - dgrant@pbsfl..org 

Eliana Marc, MSW - emarc@pbsfl.org

May 24

2023

 

Reflections Suicide Support 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST

If you are living with thoughts of suicide, you are not alone. We invite you to join us at our free Suicide Support Group, In partnership with MHACF and facilitated by Positive Behavioral Solutions this group is available and accessible to our community. Healing in community. Hope is possible. Support is available.

Group Facilitator

David Grant, LCSW - dgrant@pbsfl.org 

May 30

2023

 

Hablemos Mas 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

The following group is a peer-led support group for the Latin (Hispanic)/Spanish Speaking community. Both English and Spanish speakers of all levels and dialects are welcome here. The purpose of this group is to create a space to talk about mental health while building friendships and a sense of support with other community members! We invite you to join us that last Tuesday of each month, 11 AM-12 PM at Hope CommUnity Center (800 S Hawthorne Ave., Apopka, 32703)! The event hosted by Peer Support Space,  Hope CommUnity Center, and Positive Behavioral Solutions.

Group Facilitator

Juanita Carbajal - jcarbajal@pbsfl.org 

May 30

2023

Men's Support Group 12 PM - 1:30 PM EST

This group is in partnership with the Mental Health Association of Central Florida. This is a supportive and safe space for men to discuss and explore any thing related to manhood. 

 

Group Facilitator

James Wolfenden - jwolfenden@pbsfl.org

June 6

2023

PSR Support Group
Healthy Mind Platter 10-11:30 AM EST

This is a Summer Support Group for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialists and their clients (13-18) to learn and practice skills surrounding how to have a healthy mind. The education and activities of the group are based on Dr. Dan Siegel's Healthy Mind Platter.

Group Facilitator

James Wolfenden - jwolfenden@pbsfl.org

Elizabeth Young - eyoung@pbsfl.org

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