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
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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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Jul
25
Sat
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Jul 25 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Jul 25 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

Jul
26
Sun
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Jul 26 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Jul 26 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

Jul
27
Mon
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Jul 27 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Jul 27 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

Jul
28
Tue
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Jul 28 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Jul 28 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

GAH – Give An Hour – Peer Support Meetings – Interpersonal Violence Group – Tuesdays @ Register For Details
Jul 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
GAH - Give An Hour - Peer Support Meetings - Interpersonal Violence Group - Tuesdays @ Register For Details

 

 

 

Interpersonal Violence 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.

 

 

 

 

Jul
29
Wed
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Jul 29 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Jul 29 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

GAH – Give An Hour – Peer Support Meetings – Military & Veterans Group – Wednesdays @ Register For Details
Jul 29 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
GAH - Give An Hour - Peer Support Meetings - Military & Veterans Group - Wednesdays @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

Jul
30
Thu
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Jul 30 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Jul 30 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

Jul
31
Fri
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Jul 31 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Jul 31 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

Aug
1
Sat
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Aug 1 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Aug 1 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

Aug
2
Sun
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Aug 2 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Aug 2 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

Aug
3
Mon
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Aug 3 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Aug 3 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

Aug
4
Tue
2026
01 – Helpline – STAND! – Stand for Families Free of VIolence – 888-215-555 – 24/7 @ Phone
Aug 4 all-day
01 - Helpline - STAND! - Stand for Families Free of VIolence - 888-215-555 - 24/7 @ Phone

 

Immediate Crisis Support Services

1-888-215-5555

Advocates are available 24/7 on our hotline (888-215-5555) to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning & assessments, screenings for STAND! services, information, and linkages to additional supportive resources.

If unable to call, advocates are also accessible within several community agencies across Contra Costa County  via email ([email protected]).

 

About Us

STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is well-rounded and community-wide. In addition to providing a complete spectrum of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, we also enlist the efforts of local residents, partners, and institutions, all of whom are striving with us to stop domestic violence and child abuse.

STAND! is a founding member of the Alliance to End Abuse initiative, a cross-sector organization working to help solve domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. However, we cannot achieve our mission without the help of every individual, every school, every faith community, every neighborhood, and every business.

GAH – Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups – Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details
Aug 4 all-day
GAH - Give an Hour — Virtual Peer Support Groups - Veterans, Caregivers, Fraud Survivors, Interpersonal Violence, Justice Impacted @ Register For Details

 

 

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

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

https://giveanhour.org/

 

 

GAH – Give An Hour – Peer Support Meetings – Interpersonal Violence Group – Tuesdays @ Register For Details
Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
GAH - Give An Hour - Peer Support Meetings - Interpersonal Violence Group - Tuesdays @ Register For Details

 

 

 

Interpersonal Violence 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.