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Support Groups

 

 

Mazzoni Center's Open Door Counseling Program offers a number of different support groups; some are designed to address specific issues, while others are more general in nature. They are all focused on helping you find a way to live healthier and be happier.

Groups can be an effective way to deal with issues, explore new ideas, and talk out feelings, all within the context of a supportive community.

Below is a listing of our current groups, with details and contact information for each one.

 

** Please note: the main doors to 21 S. 12th Street are locked at 5 p.m. on weekdays.  If you are arriving to attend a support group after 5, simply use the keypad next the front door and scroll down to Mazzoni Center to dial the reception desk on the 8th floor.  Someone can buzz you in from there. 

Program Services

Art Therapy: Open Studio

Have you ever wanted to try Art Therapy to see what it’s all about?  Art Therapist John Lutz and co-facilitator Clint Steib will hold an open studio group on Wednesday evenings through the month of June.

Beginnings - Recovery Support Group

A drop-in support group for LGBTQ persons in the early stages of recovery. Beginnings serves to support each individual's unique recovery goals and strategies, while increasing insight and self-awareness, along with an educational component.

Evolutions - Transgender Support Group

A drop-in support group for anyone identifying along the transgender spectrum. Please join us for support and psycho-education surrounding issues of gender, such as gender identity, gender presentation, and coming out to friends and family.

Living with HIV/AIDS

A drop-in support group for LGBTQ persons living with HIV/AIDS. All HIV positive individuals are welcome to attend regardless of age, gender, or history of your HIV diagnosis. If you're newly diagnosed or a longer-term survivor, we are here to help.

New Reflections: Support for Family and Friends of People Affected by Drugs and Alcohol

When someone you care about struggles with drugs or alcohol, it can leave you feeling helpless and at times lost. The goal of this group is the provide non-judgmental support as you consider different ways to cope with these unique challenges. 

Social Anxiety Group

Interested in working on how you relate to others?  This weekly support group aims to help you develop comfort and ease in social interactions, and improve your communication skills.

Social Sober Space

Mazzoni Center and the REACH project have launched a monthly group, Sober Social Space, which is open to LGBT individuals who are either actively in or working towards recovery.  It’s a safe and welcoming space in which to socialize, make new friends, talk about what’s on your mind, and share activities like movies, games, karaoke, dancing, and more. 

Stepping Stone - Recovery Support Group

The group is focused on helping LGBTQ persons gain the insight and self-awareness necessary to start the process of recovering from alcohol or other substance abuse. This group helps serve to support, as well as to educate, and acts as a "stepping stone" in the recovery process.