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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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Facing Disability Private Facebook Support Group
FacingDisability.com, a program of the Hill Foundation, hosts a private Facebook support group exclusively for people living with spinal cord injuries and their family members.
The closed community lets members read discussions, ask questions, and share experiences with others who understand life after a spinal cord injury.
Community & Peer Support
Private Facebook Support Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/FacingDisability/ · closed, always-accessible peer community for people with SCI and their family members; members post and reply on their own time (not a staffed hotline)
How to Join
Visit the “Family Group Disability” page on Facebook and select Join Group. Applicants answer a short set of screening questions specific to spinal cord injury before being added.
Membership is limited to people with spinal cord injuries and their family members. The group is administered and moderated by FacingDisability staff, and discussions are not visible to non-members.
Resource Library
FacingDisability.com — https://facingdisability.com · main website
About FacingDisability.com
FacingDisability.com is a program of the Hill Foundation, a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation established by Robert Hill and Thea Flaum and based in Chicago, Illinois.
Its mission is to connect families dealing with spinal cord injuries to the life experiences of others and to provide trustworthy medical information and resources.
The site serves individuals with paralysis and spinal cord injury and their families nationwide.
Content is developed with medical experts from major rehabilitation institutions including Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Craig Hospital, Shepherd Center, and Mayo Clinic, and includes video interviews, a podcast series, and a curated resource library.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.
Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)
Follow this link to Join
Group rules from the admins
* We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).
AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group
Private Facebook community providing 24/7 peer support and connection for family caregivers. Over 15,000 members sharing experiences, resources, and strategies for caring for loved ones.
When: Ongoing 24/7 access | Cost: FREE
Format: Online Facebook community | Who: Family caregivers of all types
Contact: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
About This Community:
The AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group is a private, supportive Facebook community for anyone providing care to a family member or loved one. Whether you’re caring for aging parents, a spouse with chronic illness, or other family members, this community offers 24/7 access to peer support from others who understand the caregiving journey.
What Members Share:
- Practical caregiving tips and strategies
- Emotional support and encouragement
- Resources and recommendations
- Personal experiences and solutions
- Questions and answers from fellow caregivers
- Information about community resources
Who Should Join:
This community welcomes all family caregivers, including those caring for individuals with:
- Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Chronic illnesses
- Disabilities
- Age-related conditions
- Recovery from surgery or illness
- Any other caregiving situations
How to Join:
Visit https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/ to learn more about AARP’s caregiving resources and find the link to request to join the Facebook community. The group is private, so you’ll need to request membership.
Disclaimer: PeerGalaxy curates peer support and community resources. Offerings subject to change – contact providers to confirm. Online communities are not a substitute for professional medical advice or care. For crisis support, call or text 988, or call 211. In emergency, call 911.
HAMS
Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support
POWER ON!!
The Sisterhood of Widows
The Sisterhood of Widows is an online support community created by Mary Francis—widow, author, coach, and certified grief recovery specialist—to help you feel heard, understood, and less alone as you rebuild your life after loss. The organization focuses on recovery and healing rather than grief and death alone, offering compassionate support from widows who truly understand.
Support Offerings
The Sisterhood of Widows—Private Group for Widows
A safe, women-only private Facebook community where widows of all ages and all widow types gather to share, support, and encourage one another. Members discuss coping with anger, guilt, loneliness, and life rebuilding questions. The group welcomes widows regardless of when they were widowed, the circumstances of their loss, or their marital history. No men are admitted to this community.
Format: Virtual (private Facebook group)
Cost: FREE
Platform: Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/978959175474991/
Blog Archive—15 Years of Grief Support Writing
An extensive archive of Mary Francis’s writings spanning 2010–2025, containing guidance, encouragement, and personal insights on widowhood. This preserved collection remains available as a resource to return to whenever needed. Topics include healing after loss, dealing with difficult emotions, rebuilding life, and understanding the widow journey. While the blog no longer includes new posts, the entire archive is freely accessible for ongoing support and learning.
Format: On-demand (online archive)
Cost: FREE
Platform: Online Archive — https://www.sisterhoodofwidows.com
Additional Resources
Primary Resources and Contact Information
The Sisterhood of Widows—https://www.sisterhoodofwidows.com · Main website with blog archive and group access information
About The Sisterhood of Widows
The Sisterhood of Widows was created to address a critical gap in grief support services: the unique and often isolating experience of widowhood. Founded by Mary Francis, who was widowed at age fifty, the organization began with a mission to help widows feel less alone and more supported as they navigate the complex journey of grief and recovery.
Mary Francis brings both personal lived experience and professional expertise to this work. She is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Early Intervention Field Traumatologist who has dedicated her career to supporting widows around the world. Her approach emphasizes that grief is emotional, not intellectual, and that all feelings associated with loss are normal and natural. She rejects harmful myths about grief—such as the notion that time alone heals all wounds or that grieving people should simply stay busy—and instead offers practical, compassionate guidance grounded in the widow experience.
The Sisterhood serves widows of all backgrounds, life stages, and circumstances. Members include young and older widows, those newly grieving and those widowed for years, widows who plan never to remarry and those who are actively dating or remarried. Widows welcome include those widowed by cancer, accident, suicide, and other causes; those from perfect, struggling, or difficult marriages; and those in legal marriages, common-law partnerships, engagements, or same-sex partnerships. This inclusive approach recognizes that widows are a diverse group with unique but equally valid experiences.
The Sisterhood offers two primary support channels: a women-only private Facebook community where members share small victories and difficult days, offer encouragement, and provide practical tips for handling paperwork, holidays, and everyday life after loss; and a preserved blog archive spanning 2010–2025 containing years of Mary’s writing on grief recovery, healing, emotional processing, and rebuilding life. Both resources are free and available 24/7, ensuring that widows can access support whenever they need it.
Facing Disability Private Facebook Support Group
FacingDisability.com, a program of the Hill Foundation, hosts a private Facebook support group exclusively for people living with spinal cord injuries and their family members.
The closed community lets members read discussions, ask questions, and share experiences with others who understand life after a spinal cord injury.
Community & Peer Support
Private Facebook Support Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/FacingDisability/ · closed, always-accessible peer community for people with SCI and their family members; members post and reply on their own time (not a staffed hotline)
How to Join
Visit the “Family Group Disability” page on Facebook and select Join Group. Applicants answer a short set of screening questions specific to spinal cord injury before being added.
Membership is limited to people with spinal cord injuries and their family members. The group is administered and moderated by FacingDisability staff, and discussions are not visible to non-members.
Resource Library
FacingDisability.com — https://facingdisability.com · main website
About FacingDisability.com
FacingDisability.com is a program of the Hill Foundation, a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation established by Robert Hill and Thea Flaum and based in Chicago, Illinois.
Its mission is to connect families dealing with spinal cord injuries to the life experiences of others and to provide trustworthy medical information and resources.
The site serves individuals with paralysis and spinal cord injury and their families nationwide.
Content is developed with medical experts from major rehabilitation institutions including Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Craig Hospital, Shepherd Center, and Mayo Clinic, and includes video interviews, a podcast series, and a curated resource library.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.
Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)
Follow this link to Join
Group rules from the admins
* We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).
AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group
Private Facebook community providing 24/7 peer support and connection for family caregivers. Over 15,000 members sharing experiences, resources, and strategies for caring for loved ones.
When: Ongoing 24/7 access | Cost: FREE
Format: Online Facebook community | Who: Family caregivers of all types
Contact: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
About This Community:
The AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group is a private, supportive Facebook community for anyone providing care to a family member or loved one. Whether you’re caring for aging parents, a spouse with chronic illness, or other family members, this community offers 24/7 access to peer support from others who understand the caregiving journey.
What Members Share:
- Practical caregiving tips and strategies
- Emotional support and encouragement
- Resources and recommendations
- Personal experiences and solutions
- Questions and answers from fellow caregivers
- Information about community resources
Who Should Join:
This community welcomes all family caregivers, including those caring for individuals with:
- Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Chronic illnesses
- Disabilities
- Age-related conditions
- Recovery from surgery or illness
- Any other caregiving situations
How to Join:
Visit https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/ to learn more about AARP’s caregiving resources and find the link to request to join the Facebook community. The group is private, so you’ll need to request membership.
Disclaimer: PeerGalaxy curates peer support and community resources. Offerings subject to change – contact providers to confirm. Online communities are not a substitute for professional medical advice or care. For crisis support, call or text 988, or call 211. In emergency, call 911.
HAMS
Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support
POWER ON!!
The Sisterhood of Widows
The Sisterhood of Widows is an online support community created by Mary Francis—widow, author, coach, and certified grief recovery specialist—to help you feel heard, understood, and less alone as you rebuild your life after loss. The organization focuses on recovery and healing rather than grief and death alone, offering compassionate support from widows who truly understand.
Support Offerings
The Sisterhood of Widows—Private Group for Widows
A safe, women-only private Facebook community where widows of all ages and all widow types gather to share, support, and encourage one another. Members discuss coping with anger, guilt, loneliness, and life rebuilding questions. The group welcomes widows regardless of when they were widowed, the circumstances of their loss, or their marital history. No men are admitted to this community.
Format: Virtual (private Facebook group)
Cost: FREE
Platform: Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/978959175474991/
Blog Archive—15 Years of Grief Support Writing
An extensive archive of Mary Francis’s writings spanning 2010–2025, containing guidance, encouragement, and personal insights on widowhood. This preserved collection remains available as a resource to return to whenever needed. Topics include healing after loss, dealing with difficult emotions, rebuilding life, and understanding the widow journey. While the blog no longer includes new posts, the entire archive is freely accessible for ongoing support and learning.
Format: On-demand (online archive)
Cost: FREE
Platform: Online Archive — https://www.sisterhoodofwidows.com
Additional Resources
Primary Resources and Contact Information
The Sisterhood of Widows—https://www.sisterhoodofwidows.com · Main website with blog archive and group access information
About The Sisterhood of Widows
The Sisterhood of Widows was created to address a critical gap in grief support services: the unique and often isolating experience of widowhood. Founded by Mary Francis, who was widowed at age fifty, the organization began with a mission to help widows feel less alone and more supported as they navigate the complex journey of grief and recovery.
Mary Francis brings both personal lived experience and professional expertise to this work. She is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Early Intervention Field Traumatologist who has dedicated her career to supporting widows around the world. Her approach emphasizes that grief is emotional, not intellectual, and that all feelings associated with loss are normal and natural. She rejects harmful myths about grief—such as the notion that time alone heals all wounds or that grieving people should simply stay busy—and instead offers practical, compassionate guidance grounded in the widow experience.
The Sisterhood serves widows of all backgrounds, life stages, and circumstances. Members include young and older widows, those newly grieving and those widowed for years, widows who plan never to remarry and those who are actively dating or remarried. Widows welcome include those widowed by cancer, accident, suicide, and other causes; those from perfect, struggling, or difficult marriages; and those in legal marriages, common-law partnerships, engagements, or same-sex partnerships. This inclusive approach recognizes that widows are a diverse group with unique but equally valid experiences.
The Sisterhood offers two primary support channels: a women-only private Facebook community where members share small victories and difficult days, offer encouragement, and provide practical tips for handling paperwork, holidays, and everyday life after loss; and a preserved blog archive spanning 2010–2025 containing years of Mary’s writing on grief recovery, healing, emotional processing, and rebuilding life. Both resources are free and available 24/7, ensuring that widows can access support whenever they need it.
Facing Disability Private Facebook Support Group
FacingDisability.com, a program of the Hill Foundation, hosts a private Facebook support group exclusively for people living with spinal cord injuries and their family members.
The closed community lets members read discussions, ask questions, and share experiences with others who understand life after a spinal cord injury.
Community & Peer Support
Private Facebook Support Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/FacingDisability/ · closed, always-accessible peer community for people with SCI and their family members; members post and reply on their own time (not a staffed hotline)
How to Join
Visit the “Family Group Disability” page on Facebook and select Join Group. Applicants answer a short set of screening questions specific to spinal cord injury before being added.
Membership is limited to people with spinal cord injuries and their family members. The group is administered and moderated by FacingDisability staff, and discussions are not visible to non-members.
Resource Library
FacingDisability.com — https://facingdisability.com · main website
About FacingDisability.com
FacingDisability.com is a program of the Hill Foundation, a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation established by Robert Hill and Thea Flaum and based in Chicago, Illinois.
Its mission is to connect families dealing with spinal cord injuries to the life experiences of others and to provide trustworthy medical information and resources.
The site serves individuals with paralysis and spinal cord injury and their families nationwide.
Content is developed with medical experts from major rehabilitation institutions including Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Craig Hospital, Shepherd Center, and Mayo Clinic, and includes video interviews, a podcast series, and a curated resource library.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.
Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)
Follow this link to Join
Group rules from the admins
* We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).
AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group
Private Facebook community providing 24/7 peer support and connection for family caregivers. Over 15,000 members sharing experiences, resources, and strategies for caring for loved ones.
When: Ongoing 24/7 access | Cost: FREE
Format: Online Facebook community | Who: Family caregivers of all types
Contact: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
About This Community:
The AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group is a private, supportive Facebook community for anyone providing care to a family member or loved one. Whether you’re caring for aging parents, a spouse with chronic illness, or other family members, this community offers 24/7 access to peer support from others who understand the caregiving journey.
What Members Share:
- Practical caregiving tips and strategies
- Emotional support and encouragement
- Resources and recommendations
- Personal experiences and solutions
- Questions and answers from fellow caregivers
- Information about community resources
Who Should Join:
This community welcomes all family caregivers, including those caring for individuals with:
- Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Chronic illnesses
- Disabilities
- Age-related conditions
- Recovery from surgery or illness
- Any other caregiving situations
How to Join:
Visit https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/ to learn more about AARP’s caregiving resources and find the link to request to join the Facebook community. The group is private, so you’ll need to request membership.
Disclaimer: PeerGalaxy curates peer support and community resources. Offerings subject to change – contact providers to confirm. Online communities are not a substitute for professional medical advice or care. For crisis support, call or text 988, or call 211. In emergency, call 911.
HAMS
Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support
POWER ON!!
The Sisterhood of Widows
The Sisterhood of Widows is an online support community created by Mary Francis—widow, author, coach, and certified grief recovery specialist—to help you feel heard, understood, and less alone as you rebuild your life after loss. The organization focuses on recovery and healing rather than grief and death alone, offering compassionate support from widows who truly understand.
Support Offerings
The Sisterhood of Widows—Private Group for Widows
A safe, women-only private Facebook community where widows of all ages and all widow types gather to share, support, and encourage one another. Members discuss coping with anger, guilt, loneliness, and life rebuilding questions. The group welcomes widows regardless of when they were widowed, the circumstances of their loss, or their marital history. No men are admitted to this community.
Format: Virtual (private Facebook group)
Cost: FREE
Platform: Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/978959175474991/
Blog Archive—15 Years of Grief Support Writing
An extensive archive of Mary Francis’s writings spanning 2010–2025, containing guidance, encouragement, and personal insights on widowhood. This preserved collection remains available as a resource to return to whenever needed. Topics include healing after loss, dealing with difficult emotions, rebuilding life, and understanding the widow journey. While the blog no longer includes new posts, the entire archive is freely accessible for ongoing support and learning.
Format: On-demand (online archive)
Cost: FREE
Platform: Online Archive — https://www.sisterhoodofwidows.com
Additional Resources
Primary Resources and Contact Information
The Sisterhood of Widows—https://www.sisterhoodofwidows.com · Main website with blog archive and group access information
About The Sisterhood of Widows
The Sisterhood of Widows was created to address a critical gap in grief support services: the unique and often isolating experience of widowhood. Founded by Mary Francis, who was widowed at age fifty, the organization began with a mission to help widows feel less alone and more supported as they navigate the complex journey of grief and recovery.
Mary Francis brings both personal lived experience and professional expertise to this work. She is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Early Intervention Field Traumatologist who has dedicated her career to supporting widows around the world. Her approach emphasizes that grief is emotional, not intellectual, and that all feelings associated with loss are normal and natural. She rejects harmful myths about grief—such as the notion that time alone heals all wounds or that grieving people should simply stay busy—and instead offers practical, compassionate guidance grounded in the widow experience.
The Sisterhood serves widows of all backgrounds, life stages, and circumstances. Members include young and older widows, those newly grieving and those widowed for years, widows who plan never to remarry and those who are actively dating or remarried. Widows welcome include those widowed by cancer, accident, suicide, and other causes; those from perfect, struggling, or difficult marriages; and those in legal marriages, common-law partnerships, engagements, or same-sex partnerships. This inclusive approach recognizes that widows are a diverse group with unique but equally valid experiences.
The Sisterhood offers two primary support channels: a women-only private Facebook community where members share small victories and difficult days, offer encouragement, and provide practical tips for handling paperwork, holidays, and everyday life after loss; and a preserved blog archive spanning 2010–2025 containing years of Mary’s writing on grief recovery, healing, emotional processing, and rebuilding life. Both resources are free and available 24/7, ensuring that widows can access support whenever they need it.
Facing Disability Private Facebook Support Group
FacingDisability.com, a program of the Hill Foundation, hosts a private Facebook support group exclusively for people living with spinal cord injuries and their family members.
The closed community lets members read discussions, ask questions, and share experiences with others who understand life after a spinal cord injury.
Community & Peer Support
Private Facebook Support Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/FacingDisability/ · closed, always-accessible peer community for people with SCI and their family members; members post and reply on their own time (not a staffed hotline)
How to Join
Visit the “Family Group Disability” page on Facebook and select Join Group. Applicants answer a short set of screening questions specific to spinal cord injury before being added.
Membership is limited to people with spinal cord injuries and their family members. The group is administered and moderated by FacingDisability staff, and discussions are not visible to non-members.
Resource Library
FacingDisability.com — https://facingdisability.com · main website
About FacingDisability.com
FacingDisability.com is a program of the Hill Foundation, a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation established by Robert Hill and Thea Flaum and based in Chicago, Illinois.
Its mission is to connect families dealing with spinal cord injuries to the life experiences of others and to provide trustworthy medical information and resources.
The site serves individuals with paralysis and spinal cord injury and their families nationwide.
Content is developed with medical experts from major rehabilitation institutions including Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Craig Hospital, Shepherd Center, and Mayo Clinic, and includes video interviews, a podcast series, and a curated resource library.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.
Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)
Follow this link to Join
Group rules from the admins
* We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).
AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group
Private Facebook community providing 24/7 peer support and connection for family caregivers. Over 15,000 members sharing experiences, resources, and strategies for caring for loved ones.
When: Ongoing 24/7 access | Cost: FREE
Format: Online Facebook community | Who: Family caregivers of all types
Contact: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
About This Community:
The AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group is a private, supportive Facebook community for anyone providing care to a family member or loved one. Whether you’re caring for aging parents, a spouse with chronic illness, or other family members, this community offers 24/7 access to peer support from others who understand the caregiving journey.
What Members Share:
- Practical caregiving tips and strategies
- Emotional support and encouragement
- Resources and recommendations
- Personal experiences and solutions
- Questions and answers from fellow caregivers
- Information about community resources
Who Should Join:
This community welcomes all family caregivers, including those caring for individuals with:
- Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Chronic illnesses
- Disabilities
- Age-related conditions
- Recovery from surgery or illness
- Any other caregiving situations
How to Join:
Visit https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/ to learn more about AARP’s caregiving resources and find the link to request to join the Facebook community. The group is private, so you’ll need to request membership.
Disclaimer: PeerGalaxy curates peer support and community resources. Offerings subject to change – contact providers to confirm. Online communities are not a substitute for professional medical advice or care. For crisis support, call or text 988, or call 211. In emergency, call 911.
HAMS
Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support
POWER ON!!
The Sisterhood of Widows
The Sisterhood of Widows is an online support community created by Mary Francis—widow, author, coach, and certified grief recovery specialist—to help you feel heard, understood, and less alone as you rebuild your life after loss. The organization focuses on recovery and healing rather than grief and death alone, offering compassionate support from widows who truly understand.
Support Offerings
The Sisterhood of Widows—Private Group for Widows
A safe, women-only private Facebook community where widows of all ages and all widow types gather to share, support, and encourage one another. Members discuss coping with anger, guilt, loneliness, and life rebuilding questions. The group welcomes widows regardless of when they were widowed, the circumstances of their loss, or their marital history. No men are admitted to this community.
Format: Virtual (private Facebook group)
Cost: FREE
Platform: Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/978959175474991/
Blog Archive—15 Years of Grief Support Writing
An extensive archive of Mary Francis’s writings spanning 2010–2025, containing guidance, encouragement, and personal insights on widowhood. This preserved collection remains available as a resource to return to whenever needed. Topics include healing after loss, dealing with difficult emotions, rebuilding life, and understanding the widow journey. While the blog no longer includes new posts, the entire archive is freely accessible for ongoing support and learning.
Format: On-demand (online archive)
Cost: FREE
Platform: Online Archive — https://www.sisterhoodofwidows.com
Additional Resources
Primary Resources and Contact Information
The Sisterhood of Widows—https://www.sisterhoodofwidows.com · Main website with blog archive and group access information
About The Sisterhood of Widows
The Sisterhood of Widows was created to address a critical gap in grief support services: the unique and often isolating experience of widowhood. Founded by Mary Francis, who was widowed at age fifty, the organization began with a mission to help widows feel less alone and more supported as they navigate the complex journey of grief and recovery.
Mary Francis brings both personal lived experience and professional expertise to this work. She is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Early Intervention Field Traumatologist who has dedicated her career to supporting widows around the world. Her approach emphasizes that grief is emotional, not intellectual, and that all feelings associated with loss are normal and natural. She rejects harmful myths about grief—such as the notion that time alone heals all wounds or that grieving people should simply stay busy—and instead offers practical, compassionate guidance grounded in the widow experience.
The Sisterhood serves widows of all backgrounds, life stages, and circumstances. Members include young and older widows, those newly grieving and those widowed for years, widows who plan never to remarry and those who are actively dating or remarried. Widows welcome include those widowed by cancer, accident, suicide, and other causes; those from perfect, struggling, or difficult marriages; and those in legal marriages, common-law partnerships, engagements, or same-sex partnerships. This inclusive approach recognizes that widows are a diverse group with unique but equally valid experiences.
The Sisterhood offers two primary support channels: a women-only private Facebook community where members share small victories and difficult days, offer encouragement, and provide practical tips for handling paperwork, holidays, and everyday life after loss; and a preserved blog archive spanning 2010–2025 containing years of Mary’s writing on grief recovery, healing, emotional processing, and rebuilding life. Both resources are free and available 24/7, ensuring that widows can access support whenever they need it.
Facing Disability Private Facebook Support Group
FacingDisability.com, a program of the Hill Foundation, hosts a private Facebook support group exclusively for people living with spinal cord injuries and their family members.
The closed community lets members read discussions, ask questions, and share experiences with others who understand life after a spinal cord injury.
Community & Peer Support
Private Facebook Support Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/FacingDisability/ · closed, always-accessible peer community for people with SCI and their family members; members post and reply on their own time (not a staffed hotline)
How to Join
Visit the “Family Group Disability” page on Facebook and select Join Group. Applicants answer a short set of screening questions specific to spinal cord injury before being added.
Membership is limited to people with spinal cord injuries and their family members. The group is administered and moderated by FacingDisability staff, and discussions are not visible to non-members.
Resource Library
FacingDisability.com — https://facingdisability.com · main website
About FacingDisability.com
FacingDisability.com is a program of the Hill Foundation, a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation established by Robert Hill and Thea Flaum and based in Chicago, Illinois.
Its mission is to connect families dealing with spinal cord injuries to the life experiences of others and to provide trustworthy medical information and resources.
The site serves individuals with paralysis and spinal cord injury and their families nationwide.
Content is developed with medical experts from major rehabilitation institutions including Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Craig Hospital, Shepherd Center, and Mayo Clinic, and includes video interviews, a podcast series, and a curated resource library.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.
Moms for All Paths to Recovery (MAP)
Follow this link to Join
Group rules from the admins
* We support Harm Reduction (meeting people where they’re at).
AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group
Private Facebook community providing 24/7 peer support and connection for family caregivers. Over 15,000 members sharing experiences, resources, and strategies for caring for loved ones.
When: Ongoing 24/7 access | Cost: FREE
Format: Online Facebook community | Who: Family caregivers of all types
Contact: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
About This Community:
The AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group is a private, supportive Facebook community for anyone providing care to a family member or loved one. Whether you’re caring for aging parents, a spouse with chronic illness, or other family members, this community offers 24/7 access to peer support from others who understand the caregiving journey.
What Members Share:
- Practical caregiving tips and strategies
- Emotional support and encouragement
- Resources and recommendations
- Personal experiences and solutions
- Questions and answers from fellow caregivers
- Information about community resources
Who Should Join:
This community welcomes all family caregivers, including those caring for individuals with:
- Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Chronic illnesses
- Disabilities
- Age-related conditions
- Recovery from surgery or illness
- Any other caregiving situations
How to Join:
Visit https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/ to learn more about AARP’s caregiving resources and find the link to request to join the Facebook community. The group is private, so you’ll need to request membership.
Disclaimer: PeerGalaxy curates peer support and community resources. Offerings subject to change – contact providers to confirm. Online communities are not a substitute for professional medical advice or care. For crisis support, call or text 988, or call 211. In emergency, call 911.
HAMS
Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support
POWER ON!!
The Sisterhood of Widows
The Sisterhood of Widows is an online support community created by Mary Francis—widow, author, coach, and certified grief recovery specialist—to help you feel heard, understood, and less alone as you rebuild your life after loss. The organization focuses on recovery and healing rather than grief and death alone, offering compassionate support from widows who truly understand.
Support Offerings
The Sisterhood of Widows—Private Group for Widows
A safe, women-only private Facebook community where widows of all ages and all widow types gather to share, support, and encourage one another. Members discuss coping with anger, guilt, loneliness, and life rebuilding questions. The group welcomes widows regardless of when they were widowed, the circumstances of their loss, or their marital history. No men are admitted to this community.
Format: Virtual (private Facebook group)
Cost: FREE
Platform: Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/978959175474991/
Blog Archive—15 Years of Grief Support Writing
An extensive archive of Mary Francis’s writings spanning 2010–2025, containing guidance, encouragement, and personal insights on widowhood. This preserved collection remains available as a resource to return to whenever needed. Topics include healing after loss, dealing with difficult emotions, rebuilding life, and understanding the widow journey. While the blog no longer includes new posts, the entire archive is freely accessible for ongoing support and learning.
Format: On-demand (online archive)
Cost: FREE
Platform: Online Archive — https://www.sisterhoodofwidows.com
Additional Resources
Primary Resources and Contact Information
The Sisterhood of Widows—https://www.sisterhoodofwidows.com · Main website with blog archive and group access information
About The Sisterhood of Widows
The Sisterhood of Widows was created to address a critical gap in grief support services: the unique and often isolating experience of widowhood. Founded by Mary Francis, who was widowed at age fifty, the organization began with a mission to help widows feel less alone and more supported as they navigate the complex journey of grief and recovery.
Mary Francis brings both personal lived experience and professional expertise to this work. She is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Early Intervention Field Traumatologist who has dedicated her career to supporting widows around the world. Her approach emphasizes that grief is emotional, not intellectual, and that all feelings associated with loss are normal and natural. She rejects harmful myths about grief—such as the notion that time alone heals all wounds or that grieving people should simply stay busy—and instead offers practical, compassionate guidance grounded in the widow experience.
The Sisterhood serves widows of all backgrounds, life stages, and circumstances. Members include young and older widows, those newly grieving and those widowed for years, widows who plan never to remarry and those who are actively dating or remarried. Widows welcome include those widowed by cancer, accident, suicide, and other causes; those from perfect, struggling, or difficult marriages; and those in legal marriages, common-law partnerships, engagements, or same-sex partnerships. This inclusive approach recognizes that widows are a diverse group with unique but equally valid experiences.
The Sisterhood offers two primary support channels: a women-only private Facebook community where members share small victories and difficult days, offer encouragement, and provide practical tips for handling paperwork, holidays, and everyday life after loss; and a preserved blog archive spanning 2010–2025 containing years of Mary’s writing on grief recovery, healing, emotional processing, and rebuilding life. Both resources are free and available 24/7, ensuring that widows can access support whenever they need it.