PeerGalaxy Original Calendar
Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring over 336,800+ monthly offerings of FREE telephone- and online-accessible peer support, recovery support, and wellness activities! Plus 50+ warmlines, helplines, chatlines, and hotlines. Plus workshops, webinars, job postings, resources, observances, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.
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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
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Calendar Event Sorting
At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next, Bundled “All Day” Events
Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling. Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events
So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.
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Aug 12 all-day
TRAUMA RESOURCES FOR TIMES OF WAR
“Every child deserves to grow up healthy, safe and loved. Putting babies in the crosshairs of terror and war is never acceptable.” — Matthew Melmed, Executive Director
ZERO TO THREE released a statement in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict that reflects our concern about the violence and trauma that babies, toddlers and families are experiencing. You can read the full statement here.
Our hearts are with the babies, children and families who have been subjected to unthinkable violence in Israel and Gaza. At ZERO TO THREE, we see this as a moment to recommit ourselves to ensuring that every child grows up healthy, safe and loved. The need to protect babies has never been more acute.
During these challenging times, we have free resources for parents and caregivers, and professionals who support them, that offer guidance on helping young children grieve and process traumatic experiences, enabling them to provide the best care for babies and themselves in times of war and turmoil, including:
A Big Impact on Little Kids: Understanding How Traumatic Experiences Affect Very Young Children
How to Talk to Young Children About War (available in Arabic and Hebrew)
Little Listeners in an Uncertain World
Helping Toddlers Cope with Grief and Death
Mindfulness and Self Care: Building a Resilient Community and Culture of Caring
Children’s Book: Once I Was Very Very Scared by Chandra Gosh Ippen. Available in the following languages:
We are working to translate these resources listed into additional languages and will make them available on zerotothree.org.
Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.
During the first three years of life, emotionally nourishing relationships lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. By supporting the caring adults who touch the lives of infants and toddlers, we hope to maximize our long-term impact in ensuring all infants and toddlers have a bright future.
Aug 12 all-day
Online Multiple Sclerosis Communities
Message Boards Virtual Spaces available 24/7
The National MS Society Facebook Community
In this space, everyone affected by MS can share, comment and connect with other members while also learning about health and wellness, symptom management and other MS-specific topics Join the Community
The Black MS Experience Facebook Community
The Black MS Experience online community provides a virtual opportunity for the Black MS community to forge powerful connections, offer support and share experiences to give voice to the unique needs of the Black community living with MS.Join the Community
The Mighty: Multiple Sclerosis Connections
We’ve partnered with The Mighty to create a safe space for people to share their MS experiences, discover resources and support others along their MS Journey. Preview the community, create an account on The Mighty and join the Multiple Sclerosis Connections group.Join the Community
Society-Affiliated Online Communities
The Multiple Sclerosis Discord Group offers an international community with open, live chatting 24/7 and monthly virtual meetups. This volunteer-led community offers accessible peer and MS group support for all stages of the disease, and separate support channels for family of people living with MS. Discord, a popular online communication platform, hosts the group.
The ms life community is an online community for those impacted by MS. This volunteer-led community offers a supportive and empowering community for those living with MS, whether they’re recently diagnosed, navigating life with MS or supporting a loved one living with the disease.
Support Group and Connection Program Finder
Virtual and In person Meetings
Use the online connection finder to select from 54 virtual support groups, including those offered in Spanish.
Participants can choose from the following topics
- Black
- Carepartner
- Cognitive behavioral Therapy
- Emotional Wellness
- Exercise
- Hispanic/Latinx
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Newly Diagnosed
- Nutrition
- Recreation
- Those Affected by MS
- Women
- Young Adults
To use the finder, Go to the Find Support Groups and Connection Program Page
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs
Aug 12 all-day
Mental health support available 24/7 to Oregon farmworkers
call or text (833) 987-2474
People can call the AgriStress Helpline when they are in a crisis, need resources, are concerned about a loved one or just need someone to talk to. Calls are answered within 30 seconds, and all callers are screened for suicidality and offered a 24-hour follow-up call.
The Oregon AgriStress Helpline is available 24/7. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text (833) 987-2474. The phone line can be accessed in up to 160 languages with the help of interpreters, and the text line offers English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The helpline’s crisis specialists understand the culture, values, stressors and lived experiences of agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers. They can also offer local mental health resources specific to these industries.
Aug 12 all-day
National Wellness Month
August 2026 (event times shown in PST)
National Wellness Month is a month-long observance founded in 2018 to promote sustainable self-care and stress-management habits through workplace and community wellness content. Health Net, CMHA British Columbia, East London NHS Foundation Trust, EHN Canada, Beyond Blue, and TED are contributing live wellness webinars, recorded webinar libraries, and on-demand talks covering financial wellness, resilience, sleep, and stress reduction.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian national mental health and wellbeing organization providing information, tools, and support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention; it partners with the Sleep Health Foundation on public education about the sleep-mental health connection.
On-Demand Resources
How to Sleep Well and Improve Mental Health: A Beyond Blue Webinar
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: Approx. 45-60 minutes
A panel webinar, hosted during Sleep Health Foundation’s Sleep Health Week, covering the science of sleep, its link to mental health, and evidence-based strategies for better sleep, featuring physician Dr. Norman Swan and Sleep Health Foundation CEO Moira Junge. The recording remains publicly available on the Sleep Health Foundation’s website.
CMHA British Columbia
CMHA British Columbia is the provincial division of the Canadian Mental Health Association, delivering mental health programs, crisis response, and workplace training and wellness resources across British Columbia.
Virtual Events & Meetings
Rethinking Resilience: Lived Experience, Systems, and Practical Ways to Cope
A reflective, practical session exploring how resilience is shaped by lived experience, workplace systems, and available supports, presented by Ottawa-based speaker Alina Avram.
Time: Tue, 12:00-1:00 PM, PST
Date(s): Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (repeat session)
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register (Aug 18 session) · CMHA BC Events Calendar (Aug 25 session)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust delivers NHS mental health and community services across East London and Bedfordshire; its Bedfordshire Talking Therapies service offers free self-management support for common mental health difficulties.
On-Demand Resources
Wellbeing Webinar Library
Type: Video (pre-recorded, YouTube)
Duration: 16 videos, approximately 30 minutes each
A library of pre-recorded webinars teaching practical techniques for panic, sleep, burnout, loneliness, and other common wellbeing concerns, viewable anytime.
Access: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/bedfordshire-talking-therapies/wellbeing-webinars
EHN Canada
EHN Canada (Edgewood Health Network) operates a network of private addiction and mental health treatment centres across Canada and provides free public education through recorded webinars on mental health, trauma, and recovery.
On-Demand Resources
EHN Canada Webinar Library
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: Ongoing monthly library, approximately 1 hour per session
Monthly educational webinars led by clinicians and specialists covering mental health, trauma, and addiction-recovery topics, archived for on-demand viewing.
Access: https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/resources/webinars/
Health Net
Health Net, a Centene Corporation subsidiary serving members in California, Oregon, and Washington, offers a free monthly Wellness Webinar Series open to members and the public on topics spanning nutrition, financial wellness, and stress management.
Virtual Events & Meetings
Money Matters – Making the Most of What You Have
A live wellness webinar sharing tips for saving money, negotiating pay, and improving one’s relationship with money.
Time: Wed, 12:00-12:45 PM, PST
Date(s): Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register
On-Demand Resources
Move Outside, Feel Alive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: 45:54
A recorded July 2026 wellness webinar on how movement and time outdoors can boost energy, mood, and overall wellbeing, with a companion PDF guide.
Access: https://www.healthnet.com/content/healthnet/en_us/health-and-wellness/events.html
TED
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks from experts across science, health, and culture, including a growing library on stress, self-care, and wellbeing.
On-Demand Resources
How to Make Stress Your Friend
Type: Recorded Talk
Duration: 14:15
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal reframes stress as a potential positive force and introduces a simple, evidence-based way to reduce its harmful effects.
Access: https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend
Self Care: What It Really Is
Type: Recorded Talk
Duration: 9:59
Susannah Winters unpacks common myths about self-care and reframes it as a sustainable daily practice rather than an occasional indulgence.
Access: https://www.ted.com/talks/susannah_winters_self_care_what_it_really_is
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Free, 24/7 call, text, or chat support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
Aug 12 all-day
DBSA Online Support Groups
DBSA online support groups offer people living with depression or bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, discuss coping strategies, and support one another with hope. All groups are free of charge.
DBSA National Support Groups on HeyPeers
You can choose from over 130 different online groups hosted on the Heypeers platform using the link provided below:
Choose from groups by day and time and audience
Use This Link To Find General Support Groups
DBSA Identity-Focused Online Support Groups
In addition to our general support groups, we offer identity-focused groups.
Designed to be welcoming and supportive spaces, these groups offer participants the chance to discuss shared experiences and find community with others walking a similar path to wellness. These groups are available via Zoom and other platforms.
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Spanish Speaking Community
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LGBTQ+ Community
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Occupation Specific Community
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Gender Only Community
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Veterans Community
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Co-Occurring Disorder
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Family and Friends
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Age Specific Community
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Faith Based Community
Crisis
If you are having thoughts of death or suicide, call 988 or text DBSA to 741-741.
If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Aug 12 all-day
Online Wellness Activities Events – Creativity
Video Shares on YouTUBE.com
ART
10 Minutes to Better Painting w/Marco Bucci
10 part lesson playlist. This artist offers additional courses paid.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nap7dwHjD9Y&list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn
FREE Beginners Drawing Course w/MarkowskyArt
Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIDMj3VSgBfRYygdixt6Msj2c5K8Kmfg
SOUND AND RHYTHM
FREE Beginner Hand Drumming Lesson with World Drum Club
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48CZFLgQEy0
FREE Body Percussion with Sounds of the Next Generation
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssZ6RNwyT3c
Vocal / Singing Exercises for Mature Voices
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE
POETRY, JOURNALING & CREATIVE WRIITING
Write it Out: Poetry Writing Workshop with Santa Monica College Library
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE
31 journal prompts for mindfulness, self reflection, and growth | daily journal prompt challenge!! with Carrie
Link: https://youtu.be/tHMEnO_RHw4
Sakinah Hofler: How creative writing can help you through life’s hardest moments | TED Talk
Link: https://youtu.be/uAXG0tb1Zxw
The Creative Advantage
Dance, Storytelling, Tradition, and so much more. Over 100 videos at:
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreativeAdvantage
Check back for additional listings.
Note: YouTube videos generally free, but may have intermittent ad content.
Aug 12 all-day
DBSA National Online Support Groups
Provider: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
Media Contact: [email protected]
Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance
All events are free, online, and recurrence-aware. Times normalized to PST.
DBSA Rural Community Peer Support Group (HeyPeers)
Schedule: Mondays (weekly), evening
Registration Link: https://heypeers.com
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Louisville – Family & Friends (Online)
Schedule: Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 PM PST
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Louisville – LGBTQ+ (Online)
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM PST
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Portland Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Multiple weekly online groups
Registration Link: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com/support/
Provider Website: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com
DBSA California State Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Daily recurring sessions
Registration Link: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org
DBSA Dallas Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Multiple weekly & monthly sessions
Registration Link: https://www.dbsadallas.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsadallas.org
DBSA MDSG New York – Online Groups
Schedule: Weekly & bi-weekly sessions
Registration Link: https://mdsg.org
Provider Website: https://mdsg.org
DBSA Northridge Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Weekly & ordinal sessions
Registration Link: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org
Provider Website: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org
DBSA Hamilton County (IN) – Online Groups
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Fridays; alternating Thursdays
Registration Link: https://www.dbsahcin.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsahcin.org
DBSA Overland Park (KS) – Online Group
Schedule: Tuesdays, weekly
Registration Link: https://www.dbsaop.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsaop.org
DBSA Greenwich (CT) – Online Group
Schedule: Fridays, weekly
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Contact Information
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
Media: [email protected]
Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance
Aug 12 all-day
Online Wellness Activities Events – Creativity
Video Shares on YouTUBE.com
ART
10 Minutes to Better Painting w/Marco Bucci
10 part lesson playlist. This artist offers additional courses paid.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nap7dwHjD9Y&list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn
FREE Beginners Drawing Course w/MarkowskyArt
Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIDMj3VSgBfRYygdixt6Msj2c5K8Kmfg
SOUND AND RHYTHM
FREE Beginner Hand Drumming Lesson with World Drum Club
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48CZFLgQEy0
FREE Body Percussion with Sounds of the Next Generation
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssZ6RNwyT3c
Vocal / Singing Exercises for Mature Voices
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE
POETRY, JOURNALING & CREATIVE WRIITING
Write it Out: Poetry Writing Workshop with Santa Monica College Library
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE
31 journal prompts for mindfulness, self reflection, and growth | daily journal prompt challenge!! with Carrie
Link: https://youtu.be/tHMEnO_RHw4
Sakinah Hofler: How creative writing can help you through life’s hardest moments | TED Talk
Link: https://youtu.be/uAXG0tb1Zxw
The Creative Advantage
Dance, Storytelling, Tradition, and so much more. Over 100 videos at:
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreativeAdvantage
Check back for additional listings.
Note: YouTube videos generally free but may have intermittent ad content.
Aug 12 all-day
The ManKind Project – Online Men’s Groups
Sponsored by The Mankind Project (MKP), a nonprofit men’s community supporting emotional growth, integrity, and authentic leadership through free peer-facilitated groups and training programs.
The Mankind Project (MKP) hosts free online peer-facilitated groups that help men explore authenticity, purpose, and connection in a supportive environment. Its programs emphasize integrity, compassion, and personal accountability while offering men safe spaces for honest dialogue and community building.
Men’s Group Tuesdays
A free, confidential, and facilitated online group where men can connect in a supportive space and explore whether Men’s Work is right for them. Registrations within an hour of the event are not accepted for that night. Seating is limited; confirmation email provides participation details.
Meets weekly on Tuesday at
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST (1.5 hr)
Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups
Men’s Group, Thursdays
Free and confidential men’s group offering a safe space to connect, share, and learn. Open to men seeking deeper purpose and emotional maturity. Registration closes one hour before the start time; seating is limited.
Meets weekly on Thursday at
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM PST (1.5 hr)
Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups
National Men of Color Open Men’s Group
Weekly online gathering for men of color across the U.S. to build connection, accountability, and authentic community.
Meets weekly on Monday at
7 PM – 9 PM ET (2 hr)
Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups
Young Warrior Open Men’s Group
A national online circle for young men, offering open dialogue and peer-facilitated support in a confidential environment.
Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at
12 PM – 2 PM ET (2 hr)
Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups
National Friday GBTQ+ Open Men’s Group
A monthly open group for gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer men to connect, share, and support one another in a safe and inclusive space.
Meets monthly on the 2nd Friday at
7 PM – 8:30 PM PT (1.5 hr)
Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups
National GBTQ+ Open Men’s Group
Open online peer group for GBTQ+ men focused on authentic connection, empowerment, and support.
Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday at
8 PM – 9:30 PM ET (1.5 hr)
Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups
National GBTQ+ Open Men’s Group
A recurring online group held the 3rd Tuesday each month for GBTQ+ men to engage in honest conversation and build community.
Meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at
8 PM – 9:30 PM ET (1.5 hr)
Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups
Aug 12 all-day
Wellness Activities: Creative Arts, Gentle Movement, Relaxation, Learning & Nature Experiences
These free, publicly accessible online activities support wellness across creative, physical, emotional, mental, and environmental areas. On-demand and recorded activities are assumed to be 1.00 hour each and available every day of the month. Live and recurring events are added to the Daily Hours Table on their scheduled dates (PST).
Creative Wellness
10 Minutes to Better Painting — Marco Bucci
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: 10-part beginner-friendly painting lesson playlist.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nap7dwHjD9Y&list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@marcobucci
FREE Beginners Drawing Course — MarkowskyArt
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Beginner drawing course playlist.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIDMj3VSgBfRYygdixt6Msj2c5K8Kmfg
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkowskyArt
FREE Beginner Hand Drumming Lesson — World Drum Club
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Beginner hand drumming lesson focused on rhythm and coordination.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48CZFLgQEy0
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldDrumClub
FREE Body Percussion — Sounds of the Next Generation
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Rhythm and movement using body percussion.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssZ6RNwyT3c
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Vocal / Singing Exercises for Mature Voices
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Gentle vocal warmups and singing exercises.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Write it Out: Poetry Writing Workshop — Santa Monica College Library
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Guided poetry writing workshop video.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YycJMjE3rkI
Provider Website: https://www.smc.edu
Google Arts & Culture
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Tour collections and explore artists, museums, and places.
Registration Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/
Provider Website: https://artsandculture.google.com/
Learning & Cognitive Wellness
25 Signs for American Sign Language
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Short lesson introducing basic ASL signs.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/0FcwzMq4iWg
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Physical Wellness
Workouts — Improved Health (YouTube Channel)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Workout library and movement routines.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealth
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealth
Chair Exercises for Seniors
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Seated exercise routine for strength and mobility.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvRMtSbFSU0
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Cardio Drumming Exercise with Lindsay
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Rhythmic cardio drumming workout.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/8UVLfU6Gr3c
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
SilverSneakers Senior Workouts (Playlist)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Senior-friendly workout playlist.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpeQPnZrlw7wa1H7h8RkEeLwfZZQh49_G
Provider Website: https://www.silversneakers.com
Tai Chi for Beginners — 7 Minutes
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Short Tai Chi session for calm movement and balance.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEvSqHZIj8w
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
QiGong for Beginners — “Cleaning Breath” (5 Minutes)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Short Qigong breathing practice.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuAfTmvW77I
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Seated Workout for Blind / Visually Impaired
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Seated workout designed for blind/low-vision access.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75OZjrwDw84
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Exercises for Visually Impaired
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Accessible exercises for blind/low-vision participants.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/6fiqyvmeNCA
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Activities for Visually Impaired
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Accessible activity ideas for blind/low-vision participants.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/qKD7qg-6B1o
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Relaxation Music & Calming Videos
Relaxing Tongue Drum Music — Oceanside
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Calming instrumental music video.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/9G1kXN4BGNg?list=PLwocxKRZ3vY9D3bA4bbdrSVS7VYCxGdK7
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
HandPan Drum Music Video
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Handpan music video for relaxation.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/j_3C0z96GE0?list=RDj_3C0z96GE0
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Handpan Outdoor Music Video
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Outdoor handpan music video.
Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TzTpbT4XiQ&list=RD_TzTpbT4XiQ&start_radio=1
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Handpan and Harp Music Video — Ocean
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Handpan and harp music video for calming and rest.
Registration Link: https://youtu.be/oG6jNxwGcPg?list=RDoG6jNxwGcPg
Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com
Environmental & Nature-Based Wellness
Explore.org — Live Nature Webcams
Day & Time: Live & on-demand
Description: Hundreds of live webcams with nature and wildlife.
Registration Link: https://explore.org
Provider Website: https://explore.org
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center — Virtual Evening Science Talks
Day & Time: 3rd Tuesday · 4:00 PM PST
Description: Monthly virtual science talks (Zoom).
Registration Link: https://serc.si.edu/events/evening-lectures
Provider Website: https://serc.si.edu
SERC Calendar (Monthly View)
Day & Time: Schedule varies
Description: Event calendar for Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
Registration Link: https://serc.si.edu/calendar/month
Provider Website: https://serc.si.edu
University of Michigan — Advancing Sustainable Solutions (Online Games)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Educational sustainability games (e.g., sorting, quizzes).
Registration Link: https://seas.umich.edu/admissions/games
Provider Website: https://seas.umich.edu
US EPA — Games, Quizzes and Videos
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Environmental games and educational resources for students.
Registration Link: https://www.epa.gov/students/games-quizzes-and-videos-about-environment
Provider Website: https://www.epa.gov
The Nature Conservancy — Nature Lab Virtual Field Trips
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Virtual field trips and tours focused on nature and science.
Registration Link: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/how-we-work/youth-engagement/nature-lab/virtual-field-trips/
Provider Website: https://www.nature.org
Sustainable Earth Games
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Sustainability-focused online games.
Registration Link: https://sustainable-earth.org/games/
Provider Website: https://sustainable-earth.org
Learning for Nature — Virtual Events
Day & Time: Schedule varies
Description: Virtual events related to nature learning (timing varies).
Registration Link: https://www.learningfornature.org/en/virtual-events/
Provider Website: https://www.learningfornature.org
World Wildlife Fund — Conservation Insiders Series
Day & Time: Schedule varies
Description: Virtual speaker series (timing varies).
Registration Link: https://www.worldwildlife.org/support/philanthropy/partners-in-conservation/conservation-insiders-series/
Provider Website: https://www.worldwildlife.org
Natural Sciences — Virtual Trivia Tuesdays
Day & Time: Tuesdays · 6:00 PM PST
Description: Weekly live virtual trivia via YouTube and Kahoot.it.
Registration Link: https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events/category/series/trivia/
Provider Website: https://naturalsciences.org
NatureBridge — Outside Still Open
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Nature learning resources and activities.
Registration Link: https://naturebridge.org/outsidestillopen
Provider Website: https://naturebridge.org
Outdoor Learning School — Workshops
Day & Time: Schedule varies
Description: Workshop listings (timing varies).
Registration Link: https://outdoorlearning.com/events/category/workshops/
Provider Website: https://outdoorlearning.com
Aldo Leopold Nature Center — Virtual Field Trips
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Virtual field trips and nature education resources.
Registration Link: https://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/learn/engage-with-nature/virtual-field-trips/
Provider Website: https://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Bird Alliance of Oregon — Events
Day & Time: Schedule varies
Description: Event listings for Bird Alliance of Oregon.
Registration Link: https://birdallianceoregon.org/events/
Provider Website: https://birdallianceoregon.org
NASA Live & Upcoming Events (NASA.gov)
Day & Time: Live & on-demand
Description: NASA news, events, and live programming.
Registration Link: https://www.nasa.gov/
Provider Website: https://www.nasa.gov
NASA+
Day & Time: Live & on-demand
Description: NASA streaming platform.
Registration Link: https://plus.nasa.gov/
Provider Website: https://plus.nasa.gov/
NASA at Home — Virtual Tours & Apps
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: NASA at-home activities, tours, and apps.
Registration Link: https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-virtual-tours-and-apps/
Provider Website: https://www.nasa.gov
National Park Service — Virtual Tours & More
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: NPS resources and online experiences.
Registration Link: https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
Provider Website: https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
National Parks Online Virtual Tours (Trafalgar article)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Article compiling online virtual tours (third-party).
Registration Link: https://www.trafalgar.com/real-word/national-parks-online-virtual-tours/
Provider Website: https://www.trafalgar.com
Virtual Field Trips List (Common Sense Education article)
Day & Time: On-demand
Description: Article listing many virtual field trip options (third-party).
Registration Link: https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/virtual-field-trips-full-of-learning-potential
Provider Website: https://www.commonsense.org
Self-Injury Support Forum
Daily Strength hosts a web forum where people dealing with self-injury can find encouragement, understanding, and a new way to cope
Whether you or someone you know or love struggles with self-injury, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, meet others going through the same, and get advice on how to stop. Working together, we can help find alternative coping skills to reduce the urge to self-harm.
Use the Link Below to Join
https://www.dailystrength.org/group/self-injury
Aug 12 all-day
Fireweed Collective – Support Groups & On-Demand Webinars
All times in Pacific Time (PT)
LIVE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
See complete group descriptions in primary Fireweed Groups document. Summary:
- QTPOC Support Space – Mondays 5:00 PM PT (1.5 hrs)
- Healing Verses POC Poetry – Tuesdays 10:00 AM PT (1.5 hrs)
- Spooned Out & Plugged In (General) – Variable schedule (1.5 hrs)
- Spooned Out & Plugged In (POC) – Saturdays 11:00 AM PT (1.5 hrs)
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS (38 Available)
Watch All Webinars: https://vimeo.com/showcase/fireweedcollective
Featured Webinars:
- Boundaries, Feeling, & Consent (ASL & Spanish) – 1:45:36
- Romance Myth Series #1-4 (Multiple versions) – Various lengths
- Disability Justice 101 – 2:12:48
- Coming Off Psych Meds: Harm Reduction – 1:53:47
- Starting A Safety Team – 1:54:31
- This Capitalism Is Killing Me – 1:57:47
- Psychiatry, Abolition, and New Horizons – 2:03:56
- Parenting At The End Of The World – 2:03:12
- Care Lab: How To Do Interdependence – 2:08:11
- Street Therapy: Emotional Resistance – 2:09:35
- Emotional First Aid – 2:00:02
- And 27 more topics on healing justice, abolition, disability justice, and more
CONTACT & RESOURCES
Questions: [email protected]
Website: https://fireweedcollective.org/
Note: All content virtual. Live groups require registration. Sliding scale donations support low-cost services.
Disclaimer: Peer-led support groups and educational webinars are not substitutes for professional treatment. Crisis: 988 or 911.
Aug 12 all-day
Give an Hour
Virtual Peer Support Groups
About
Give an Hour offers free, confidential, trauma-informed support. This posting includes weekly virtual peer support groups plus on-demand resources.
Peer Support page:
Provider Website: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/peersupport/
Weekly schedule source (PDF):
Provider Website: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/wp-content/uploads/Peer-Support-Weekly-Schedule-2.pdf
Live Weekly Peer Support Groups
All groups below are peer-centered and facilitated in virtual format. Default session duration used for accounting: 1.00 hr per meeting unless otherwise specified.
Veteran Caregivers
Day & Time (PST): Mondays — 4:00 PM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: caregiving stress; military/veteran families
Facilitator: Tracy Sahleen
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Military/Veterans
Day & Time (PST): Mondays — 5:00 PM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: military & veteran peer support
Facilitator: Chris Garcia
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Financial Fraud Survivors
Day & Time (PST): Tuesdays — 4:00 PM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: financial fraud recovery support
Facilitator: Victoria Armas
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Interpersonal Violence (IPV)
Day & Time (PST): Tuesdays — 5:00 PM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: interpersonal violence support
Facilitator: Aliza Nichols
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Returning Citizens / Justice-Impacted
Day & Time (PST): Tuesdays — 5:00 PM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: reentry, justice involvement, stabilization
Facilitator: Michael Brewster, Jr.
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Veteran Caregivers
Day & Time (PST): Wednesdays — 4:00 PM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: caregiving stress; military/veteran families
Facilitator: Tracy Sahleen
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Military/Veterans
Day & Time (PST): Wednesdays — 5:00 PM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: military & veteran peer support
Facilitator: Rebekah Edmondson
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Military/Veterans Spouses & Loved Ones
Day & Time (PST): Thursdays — 11:00 AM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: family & partner support
Facilitator: Jillian Ryan
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Veterans | Female
Day & Time (PST): Thursdays — 12:00 PM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: women veterans peer support
Facilitator: Diana Graham
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Financial Fraud Survivors
Day & Time (PST): Thursdays — 4:00 PM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: financial fraud recovery support
Facilitator: Victoria Armas
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Financial Fraud Loved Ones/Allies
Day & Time (PST): Thursdays — 4:00 PM
Peer Support: Peer-centered, facilitated
Format: Virtual
Primary Focus: support for families/allies affected by fraud
Facilitator: Terra Melson
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
On-Demand Resources
On-demand items are listed as On-Demand and included in the Date & Hours tables using the default duration rule (1.00 hr per item per day) unless overridden.
Give an Hour Registration (On-Demand)
Peer Support: Peer-centered (self-guided resource)
Format: On-Demand
Primary Focus: registration + intake
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/registration
Provider Website: Visit link
Tools & Training (On-Demand)
Peer Support: Peer-centered (self-guided resource)
Format: On-Demand
Primary Focus: self-guided tools and training
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/tools/#training
Provider Website: Visit link
Give an Hour Intake Form (Qualtrics) (On-Demand)
Peer Support: Peer-centered (self-guided resource)
Format: On-Demand
Primary Focus: intake form
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aV4yBTUDUQjhwTc
Provider Website: Visit link
RARE Series Orientation Packet (PDF) (On-Demand)
Peer Support: Peer-centered (self-guided resource)
Format: On-Demand
Primary Focus: orientation packet
Registration Link: Visit link
https://giveanhour.org/wp-content/uploads/RARE-SERIES-ORIENTATION-PACKET-2025-3.pdf
Provider Website: Visit link
Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Happier Life Project
All Recovery
Meeting
Wednesdays, 12-1PM PST
All Recovery meetings honor all pathways to recovery, acknowledging that each person’s path is unique and reflects their personal strengths. The Happier Life Project holds weekly Virtual All Recovery Meetings on Zoom, Wednesdays at 12 PM.
About the Happier Life Project
The Happier Life Project is a recovery community organization. We are a peer-led grassroots non-profit that believes recovery starts with an individual and continues with the support of the community. We connect with other community based organizations in order to support those on a road to a happier life by seeking long-term recovery.
Aug 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Connection Recovery Support Group
Recovery and support by and for people living with mental health barriers.
Wednesdays, 2:00PM — 3:30 PM PDT — Online Via ZOOM
A peer-led recovery support group for adults living with mental illness where people learn from one another’s experiences, share coping strategies, and offer mutual encouragement.
REGISTER TO ATTEND VIA ZOOM
Aug 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Military & Veterans Group Virtual Meeting
Tuesdays – 5-6PM PST
REGISTER AND JOIN
At Give an Hour, we believe in the power of connection. Our peer support groups offer a safe, judgment-free space where people with shared lived experiences can come together to find strength, understanding, and encouragement.
These virtual groups are person-centered, meet regularly, and are always offered at no cost.
Whether you’re navigating challenges or simply looking for a supportive community, you’re not alone—we’re here, supporting you together.
We offer a Trauma-Informed Peer Support program that’s both evidence-informed and customizable—created specifically for those impacted by trauma. While peer supporters are not licensed mental health professionals, they bring something equally powerful to the table: lived experience, empathy, and a deep understanding of what it means to heal.
Peer support is about giving and receiving encouragement to foster long-term resilience and recovery. Our trained peer supporters provide emotional support, share knowledge, build practical skills, and help connect individuals with helpful resources and communities. Through advocacy, mentorship, and education, they empower others on their journey. Each peer supporter is guided by experienced facilitators, ensuring a supportive and safe space for all involved.
Aug 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Military Families & Allies Group Virtual Meeting
Tuesdays – 5-6PM PST
REGISTER AND JOIN
At Give an Hour, we believe in the power of connection. Our peer support groups offer a safe, judgment-free space where people with shared lived experiences can come together to find strength, understanding, and encouragement.
These virtual groups are person-centered, meet regularly, and are always offered at no cost.
Whether you’re navigating challenges or simply looking for a supportive community, you’re not alone—we’re here, supporting you together.
Trauma Informed Model
We offer a Trauma-Informed Peer Support program that’s both evidence-informed and customizable—created specifically for those impacted by trauma. While peer supporters are not licensed mental health professionals, they bring something equally powerful to the table: lived experience, empathy, and a deep understanding of what it means to heal.
Peer support is about giving and receiving encouragement to foster long-term resilience and recovery. Our trained peer supporters provide emotional support, share knowledge, build practical skills, and help connect individuals with helpful resources and communities. Through advocacy, mentorship, and education, they empower others on their journey. Each peer supporter is guided by experienced facilitators, ensuring a supportive and safe space for all involved.
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Aug 13 all-day
TRAUMA RESOURCES FOR TIMES OF WAR
“Every child deserves to grow up healthy, safe and loved. Putting babies in the crosshairs of terror and war is never acceptable.” — Matthew Melmed, Executive Director
ZERO TO THREE released a statement in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict that reflects our concern about the violence and trauma that babies, toddlers and families are experiencing. You can read the full statement here.
Our hearts are with the babies, children and families who have been subjected to unthinkable violence in Israel and Gaza. At ZERO TO THREE, we see this as a moment to recommit ourselves to ensuring that every child grows up healthy, safe and loved. The need to protect babies has never been more acute.
During these challenging times, we have free resources for parents and caregivers, and professionals who support them, that offer guidance on helping young children grieve and process traumatic experiences, enabling them to provide the best care for babies and themselves in times of war and turmoil, including:
A Big Impact on Little Kids: Understanding How Traumatic Experiences Affect Very Young Children
How to Talk to Young Children About War (available in Arabic and Hebrew)
Little Listeners in an Uncertain World
Helping Toddlers Cope with Grief and Death
Mindfulness and Self Care: Building a Resilient Community and Culture of Caring
Children’s Book: Once I Was Very Very Scared by Chandra Gosh Ippen. Available in the following languages:
We are working to translate these resources listed into additional languages and will make them available on zerotothree.org.
Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.
During the first three years of life, emotionally nourishing relationships lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. By supporting the caring adults who touch the lives of infants and toddlers, we hope to maximize our long-term impact in ensuring all infants and toddlers have a bright future.
Aug 13 all-day
Online Multiple Sclerosis Communities
Message Boards Virtual Spaces available 24/7
The National MS Society Facebook Community
In this space, everyone affected by MS can share, comment and connect with other members while also learning about health and wellness, symptom management and other MS-specific topics Join the Community
The Black MS Experience Facebook Community
The Black MS Experience online community provides a virtual opportunity for the Black MS community to forge powerful connections, offer support and share experiences to give voice to the unique needs of the Black community living with MS.Join the Community
The Mighty: Multiple Sclerosis Connections
We’ve partnered with The Mighty to create a safe space for people to share their MS experiences, discover resources and support others along their MS Journey. Preview the community, create an account on The Mighty and join the Multiple Sclerosis Connections group.Join the Community
Society-Affiliated Online Communities
The Multiple Sclerosis Discord Group offers an international community with open, live chatting 24/7 and monthly virtual meetups. This volunteer-led community offers accessible peer and MS group support for all stages of the disease, and separate support channels for family of people living with MS. Discord, a popular online communication platform, hosts the group.
The ms life community is an online community for those impacted by MS. This volunteer-led community offers a supportive and empowering community for those living with MS, whether they’re recently diagnosed, navigating life with MS or supporting a loved one living with the disease.
Support Group and Connection Program Finder
Virtual and In person Meetings
Use the online connection finder to select from 54 virtual support groups, including those offered in Spanish.
Participants can choose from the following topics
- Black
- Carepartner
- Cognitive behavioral Therapy
- Emotional Wellness
- Exercise
- Hispanic/Latinx
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Newly Diagnosed
- Nutrition
- Recreation
- Those Affected by MS
- Women
- Young Adults
To use the finder, Go to the Find Support Groups and Connection Program Page
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs
Aug 13 all-day
Mental health support available 24/7 to Oregon farmworkers
call or text (833) 987-2474
People can call the AgriStress Helpline when they are in a crisis, need resources, are concerned about a loved one or just need someone to talk to. Calls are answered within 30 seconds, and all callers are screened for suicidality and offered a 24-hour follow-up call.
The Oregon AgriStress Helpline is available 24/7. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text (833) 987-2474. The phone line can be accessed in up to 160 languages with the help of interpreters, and the text line offers English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The helpline’s crisis specialists understand the culture, values, stressors and lived experiences of agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers. They can also offer local mental health resources specific to these industries.
Aug 13 all-day
National Wellness Month
August 2026 (event times shown in PST)
National Wellness Month is a month-long observance founded in 2018 to promote sustainable self-care and stress-management habits through workplace and community wellness content. Health Net, CMHA British Columbia, East London NHS Foundation Trust, EHN Canada, Beyond Blue, and TED are contributing live wellness webinars, recorded webinar libraries, and on-demand talks covering financial wellness, resilience, sleep, and stress reduction.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian national mental health and wellbeing organization providing information, tools, and support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention; it partners with the Sleep Health Foundation on public education about the sleep-mental health connection.
On-Demand Resources
How to Sleep Well and Improve Mental Health: A Beyond Blue Webinar
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: Approx. 45-60 minutes
A panel webinar, hosted during Sleep Health Foundation’s Sleep Health Week, covering the science of sleep, its link to mental health, and evidence-based strategies for better sleep, featuring physician Dr. Norman Swan and Sleep Health Foundation CEO Moira Junge. The recording remains publicly available on the Sleep Health Foundation’s website.
CMHA British Columbia
CMHA British Columbia is the provincial division of the Canadian Mental Health Association, delivering mental health programs, crisis response, and workplace training and wellness resources across British Columbia.
Virtual Events & Meetings
Rethinking Resilience: Lived Experience, Systems, and Practical Ways to Cope
A reflective, practical session exploring how resilience is shaped by lived experience, workplace systems, and available supports, presented by Ottawa-based speaker Alina Avram.
Time: Tue, 12:00-1:00 PM, PST
Date(s): Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (repeat session)
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register (Aug 18 session) · CMHA BC Events Calendar (Aug 25 session)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust delivers NHS mental health and community services across East London and Bedfordshire; its Bedfordshire Talking Therapies service offers free self-management support for common mental health difficulties.
On-Demand Resources
Wellbeing Webinar Library
Type: Video (pre-recorded, YouTube)
Duration: 16 videos, approximately 30 minutes each
A library of pre-recorded webinars teaching practical techniques for panic, sleep, burnout, loneliness, and other common wellbeing concerns, viewable anytime.
Access: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/bedfordshire-talking-therapies/wellbeing-webinars
EHN Canada
EHN Canada (Edgewood Health Network) operates a network of private addiction and mental health treatment centres across Canada and provides free public education through recorded webinars on mental health, trauma, and recovery.
On-Demand Resources
EHN Canada Webinar Library
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: Ongoing monthly library, approximately 1 hour per session
Monthly educational webinars led by clinicians and specialists covering mental health, trauma, and addiction-recovery topics, archived for on-demand viewing.
Access: https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/resources/webinars/
Health Net
Health Net, a Centene Corporation subsidiary serving members in California, Oregon, and Washington, offers a free monthly Wellness Webinar Series open to members and the public on topics spanning nutrition, financial wellness, and stress management.
Virtual Events & Meetings
Money Matters – Making the Most of What You Have
A live wellness webinar sharing tips for saving money, negotiating pay, and improving one’s relationship with money.
Time: Wed, 12:00-12:45 PM, PST
Date(s): Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register
On-Demand Resources
Move Outside, Feel Alive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: 45:54
A recorded July 2026 wellness webinar on how movement and time outdoors can boost energy, mood, and overall wellbeing, with a companion PDF guide.
Access: https://www.healthnet.com/content/healthnet/en_us/health-and-wellness/events.html
TED
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks from experts across science, health, and culture, including a growing library on stress, self-care, and wellbeing.
On-Demand Resources
How to Make Stress Your Friend
Type: Recorded Talk
Duration: 14:15
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal reframes stress as a potential positive force and introduces a simple, evidence-based way to reduce its harmful effects.
Access: https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend
Self Care: What It Really Is
Type: Recorded Talk
Duration: 9:59
Susannah Winters unpacks common myths about self-care and reframes it as a sustainable daily practice rather than an occasional indulgence.
Access: https://www.ted.com/talks/susannah_winters_self_care_what_it_really_is
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Free, 24/7 call, text, or chat support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
Aug 13 all-day
DBSA Online Support Groups
DBSA online support groups offer people living with depression or bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, discuss coping strategies, and support one another with hope. All groups are free of charge.
DBSA National Support Groups on HeyPeers
You can choose from over 130 different online groups hosted on the Heypeers platform using the link provided below:
Choose from groups by day and time and audience
Use This Link To Find General Support Groups
DBSA Identity-Focused Online Support Groups
In addition to our general support groups, we offer identity-focused groups.
Designed to be welcoming and supportive spaces, these groups offer participants the chance to discuss shared experiences and find community with others walking a similar path to wellness. These groups are available via Zoom and other platforms.
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Spanish Speaking Community
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LGBTQ+ Community
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Faith Based Community
Crisis
If you are having thoughts of death or suicide, call 988 or text DBSA to 741-741.
If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Aug 13 all-day
Online Wellness Activities Events – Creativity
Video Shares on YouTUBE.com
ART
10 Minutes to Better Painting w/Marco Bucci
10 part lesson playlist. This artist offers additional courses paid.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nap7dwHjD9Y&list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn
FREE Beginners Drawing Course w/MarkowskyArt
Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIDMj3VSgBfRYygdixt6Msj2c5K8Kmfg
SOUND AND RHYTHM
FREE Beginner Hand Drumming Lesson with World Drum Club
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48CZFLgQEy0
FREE Body Percussion with Sounds of the Next Generation
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssZ6RNwyT3c
Vocal / Singing Exercises for Mature Voices
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE
POETRY, JOURNALING & CREATIVE WRIITING
Write it Out: Poetry Writing Workshop with Santa Monica College Library
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE
31 journal prompts for mindfulness, self reflection, and growth | daily journal prompt challenge!! with Carrie
Link: https://youtu.be/tHMEnO_RHw4
Sakinah Hofler: How creative writing can help you through life’s hardest moments | TED Talk
Link: https://youtu.be/uAXG0tb1Zxw
The Creative Advantage
Dance, Storytelling, Tradition, and so much more. Over 100 videos at:
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreativeAdvantage
Check back for additional listings.
Note: YouTube videos generally free, but may have intermittent ad content.
Aug 13 all-day
DBSA National Online Support Groups
Provider: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
Media Contact: [email protected]
Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance
All events are free, online, and recurrence-aware. Times normalized to PST.
DBSA Rural Community Peer Support Group (HeyPeers)
Schedule: Mondays (weekly), evening
Registration Link: https://heypeers.com
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Louisville – Family & Friends (Online)
Schedule: Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 PM PST
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Louisville – LGBTQ+ (Online)
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM PST
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Portland Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Multiple weekly online groups
Registration Link: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com/support/
Provider Website: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com
DBSA California State Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Daily recurring sessions
Registration Link: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org
DBSA Dallas Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Multiple weekly & monthly sessions
Registration Link: https://www.dbsadallas.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsadallas.org
DBSA MDSG New York – Online Groups
Schedule: Weekly & bi-weekly sessions
Registration Link: https://mdsg.org
Provider Website: https://mdsg.org
DBSA Northridge Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Weekly & ordinal sessions
Registration Link: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org
Provider Website: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org
DBSA Hamilton County (IN) – Online Groups
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Fridays; alternating Thursdays
Registration Link: https://www.dbsahcin.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsahcin.org
DBSA Overland Park (KS) – Online Group
Schedule: Tuesdays, weekly
Registration Link: https://www.dbsaop.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsaop.org
DBSA Greenwich (CT) – Online Group
Schedule: Fridays, weekly
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Contact Information
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
Media: [email protected]
Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance
Aug 13 all-day
Online Wellness Activities Events – Creativity
Video Shares on YouTUBE.com
ART
10 Minutes to Better Painting w/Marco Bucci
10 part lesson playlist. This artist offers additional courses paid.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nap7dwHjD9Y&list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn
FREE Beginners Drawing Course w/MarkowskyArt
Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIDMj3VSgBfRYygdixt6Msj2c5K8Kmfg
SOUND AND RHYTHM
FREE Beginner Hand Drumming Lesson with World Drum Club
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48CZFLgQEy0
FREE Body Percussion with Sounds of the Next Generation
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssZ6RNwyT3c
Vocal / Singing Exercises for Mature Voices
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE
POETRY, JOURNALING & CREATIVE WRIITING
Write it Out: Poetry Writing Workshop with Santa Monica College Library
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE
31 journal prompts for mindfulness, self reflection, and growth | daily journal prompt challenge!! with Carrie
Link: https://youtu.be/tHMEnO_RHw4
Sakinah Hofler: How creative writing can help you through life’s hardest moments | TED Talk
Link: https://youtu.be/uAXG0tb1Zxw
The Creative Advantage
Dance, Storytelling, Tradition, and so much more. Over 100 videos at:
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreativeAdvantage
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