PeerGalaxy Original Calendar
Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring over 99,000+ monthly offerings of FREE telephone- and online-accessible peer support, recovery support + wellness activities!
Over 30+ warmlines plus webinars, workshops, job postings, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.
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How Events are Sorted:
First, at the top of the list: SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next in the list: Bundled “All Day” Events for organizations with events happening at multiple times throughout the day and/or in many formats or locations; these are bundled into a single listing to prevent endless scrolling. Usually these offer a lookup by zip code or other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. Warmlines and places east of Oregon’s time zone tend to start earlier (e.g. 4am in Oregon is 7am in New York).
Apr
23
Tue
2024
Apr 23 all-day
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In fact, eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders, surpassed only by opioid use disorder.
Eating disorders are widely misunderstood illnesses and support options are often inaccessible. As a result, too many people are left feeling helpless, hopeless, and frightened. Through our programs and services, NEDA raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research, and puts vital resources into the hands of those in need.
Our Mission
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Our Vision
NEDA envisions a world without eating disorders.
Programs and Services
Whether you have been personally affected by an eating disorder or care about someone who has, NEDA’s programs and services are designed to help you find the help and support you need. Recovery is possible and we’re here to support you!
Screening Tool
This short eating disorders screening — appropriate for ages 13 and up — can help determine if it’s time to seek professional help.
Find Treatment
NEDA has a database of treatment providers across the country. Use our finder tool to locate options near you.
Where Do I Start?
You’ve decided it’s time to seek help and we’re so glad you did. NEDA is here to support you on your journey. These resources can help you take the first step to getting the help you deserve.
How Do I Help?
Having a strong support network is important to recovery. Whether you’re a loved one or a professional, there are steps you can take to offer support.
Free & Low Cost Support
Everyone deserves support for their eating concerns, and NEDA wants to connect you with resources that can help in addition to professional help. These free and low cost support options offer ways to connect with others and provide tools to promote recovery. Please note that these options do not replace professional treatment. We are listing them as additional support options to supplement recovery or maintenance.
Recovery & Relapse
Recovery from an eating disorder can take months, even years. Slips, backslides, and relapse tend to be the rule, rather than the exception. Re-learning normal eating habits and coping skills can take a long period of time and often requires lots of support from professionals, friends, and family. Moving forward is key, however slow it might be.
COVID-19 Resources
Everyone deserves support for their eating concerns, and NEDA wants to connect you with resources that can help in addition to professional help. In this time of great uncertainty and disturbance we face the added danger that isolation brings to those among us who are struggling with an eating disorder. Please refer to this list to explore recovery pathways with virtual support.
Apr 23 all-day
Find food near you.
Oregon Food Bank and our statewide partner network are here for you. Find free, nutritious food in communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, and connect with services that support resilient communities.
Our network of food pantries and meal sites is here for everyone — inclusive of all races, gender expressions, religions, and immigration statuses.
Free food in our communities
We partner with communities and organizations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington to make it easy for everyone to access free, nutritious food. These options are community based and accessible to all. At many free food locations, you can also connect with additional services, such as nutrition support and affordable health insurance. Learn more about free food options in your community.
https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-support
Double Up is Oregon’s first statewide incentive program, designed to be convenient for shoppers. The program doubles the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at local farmers markets so shoppers can bring home more fresh fruits and vegetables. Double Up Food Bucks will be offered at more than 75 farmers markets across the state in 2022. The program also provides incentives for SNAP participants purchasing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares from Oregon farms, and shoppers as several independently-owned rural grocery stores.
Four ways to shop with Double Up Food Bucks in Oregon!
Stretch your Food Dollars
with Double Up Food Bucks
Double Up Food Bucks allows SNAP shoppers to get DOUBLE the fruits and vegetables at CSA shares, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and Grocery Stores across Oregon!
How do I know if I’m eligible to use Double Up Food Bucks?
- If you use SNAP food benefits, you can earn Double Up!
- If you use EBT Cash benefits, unfortunately you are not eligible to earn Double Up, however you are eligible to participate in Produce Match at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Learn more.
- Note: Some locations may require a quick sign up at a cashier or information booth
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 |
 |
 |
Watch the Double Up Food Bucks Explainer Video
In English
en español
VIEW THE EXPLAINER VIDEO IN
на русском (Russian) • bằng tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) • 广东话 (Cantonese) • 普通話 (Mandarin) •
Connect with other resources and support
Community organizations and government agencies offer programs that make it easier to afford food and access employment, housing, education and health care. Connect with support and services to help with your rent or mortgage, child care, health services and more at the links below.
Health care
Transportation
Sexual and domestic violence survivors
Apr 23 all-day
INSPIRE online community forum
About this Online Tool
Our Inspire communities provide a place for people with similar interests to support and encourage each other 24/7 online. Inspire is the largest provider of health-specific communities. MHA (Mental Health America) staff moderate the online support groups and communities.
Link to INSPIRE.com:
Link to Mental Health America groups on INSPIRE.com:
https://www.inspire.com/groups/mental-health-america/
Browse All Groups on INSPIRE.com:
https://www.inspire.com/groups/
Apps are available to download as well.
About Mental Health America
Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it; with recovery as the goal.
https://screening.mhanational.org/content/mental-health-america-inspire
Apr 23 all-day
Physical Health:
Sleep Disorders
24/7
Our ‘Sleep Disorders’ support group provides a welcoming community for individuals struggling with various sleep-related challenges, offering empathy, education, and coping strategies to promote better sleep and overall well-being.
When you create an account you’ll always come back to where you left off. With an account you can also be notified of new replies, save bookmarks, and use likes to thank others. We can all work together to make this community great. 
Use the link Below to Join
About SupportGroups™
SupportGroups.com is a safe, social support network that allows members & therapists to engage in group discussions for everyone involved. Our groups provide support for those dealing with Mental and Physical Health issues, Addiction, Relationships, or their Identity. Our mission is simple: Provide support in a safe online community for everyone who needs it.
Apr 23 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
KIVA Centers Groups
Community Gathering
Tuesdays, 8-9AM PDT
Community Gathering: The perfect time to come together as a community to discuss and make decisions as a community in the direction we take and groups we create.
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154 Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr 23 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Trans Lifeline
Peer Support and Crisis Hotline by and for Trans & Questioning
Open Monday – Friday 10AM – 6PM PT
Toll-Free USA: 877-565-8860
Toll-Free Canada: 877-330-6366
Trans Lifeline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada and are all trans-identified. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it’s just about whether you’re trans, please call us. We will do our best to support you and provide you resources.
Our Hotline launched shortly after Trans Day of Remembrance of 2014 in response to the epidemic of suicide in our community. We believe that some of the best support that a trans person in a crisis can have is a fellow member of our community with shared lived experience.
While it started as a service for people in crisis, that is no longer the case. Trans Lifeline still functions as a crisis and suicide prevention hotline. However, it also serves as a space for trans people who just require someone to talk to.
Trans Lifeline provides live, one-on-one phone support, as well as large numbers of online resources for transgender and gender-questioning individuals. The hotline is open 24 hours a day. It is only guaranteed to be staffed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, but operators are often also available at other times.
In addition to information resources, Trans Lifeline offers microgrants to individuals who need financial support when updating their name and gender on their legal documents. They accept a limited number of applications each month. However, they will pay the entire fee for most document changes other than birth certificates.
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio de apoyo entre compañeros dirigido por personas trans, para personas trans. Nuestros operadores están ubicados en todo EE. UU. Y Canadá, y todos son trans identificados. Si está en crisis o simplemente necesita alguien con quien hablar, incluso si se trata solo de si es o no es trans, llámenos. Haremos todo lo posible para apoyarlo y brindarle recursos.
Nuestra línea directa se lanzó poco después del Día de la Remembranza Trans en 2014 en respuesta a la epidemia de suicidio en nuestra comunidad. Creemos que algunos de los mejores apoyos que una persona trans en crisis puede tener es la oportunidad de hablar con un miembro de nuestra comunidad con experiencia de vida compartida.
Trans Lifeline is training Spanish-speaking volunteers who identify as transgender and want to support the Translatinx community by being a volunteer operator for our dedicated Spanish hotline. This line will launch this summer.
Website:
https://www.translifeline.org/
Facebook social media page:
https://www.facebook.com/TransLifeline/
Twitter posts page:
https://twitter.com/TransLifeline/
Instagram posts page:
https://www.instagram.com/TransLifeline/
Crisis Callers’ Bill of Rights
https://translifeline.org/safe-hotlines/bill-of-rights/
Safety
Callers have the right to…
- Trust that the help we seek will be supportive, not harmful
- Receive crisis support free of judgment, irrespective of substance use, participation in sex trade, mental health condition, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, citizenship, housing status, religion, nationality, or caste
- Reach out for support in a crisis without being criminalized, detained, or deported
- Have all trauma responses, including suicidality, understood as normal responses to current or past traumatic experiences, and be able to speak about suicidality without fear of more trauma
- Get crisis support without police violence, harassment, or threats
- Share our identities and experiences without being outed to unsupportive caregivers, workplaces, or abusers
- Be made aware of short- and long-term options for support that we can accept or refuse
Transparency
Callers have the right to…
- Know what services we’re receiving when we call
- Clear and upfront information about which situations hotlines use police and emergency services – to be included on websites, apps, chatbots, and greeting/hold recordings, including geotracking
- Understand if and when our calls are being recorded, how they’ll be used, and who they’ll be shared with
- Be informed by operators at the beginning of calls about which situations or circumstances hotline policies dictate the use of law enforcement or emergency responders
- Be informed if police or emergency services are being dispatched to our location
Agency
Callers have the right to…
- Determine which supports and care we utilize and which we refuse, as the experts in our own lives.
- Access support and services without police or other emergency responders entering our homes, work, school, or any other location without our knowledge and consent. We did not call 911.
- Make decisions about what’s best for our financial and mental wellbeing, including not being charged ambulance or hospital bills for services we did not seek or consent to, or losing work, housing, etc.
- Protect ourselves from further trauma, harm, and instability.
Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
KIVA Centers Groups
Navigating Trauma in a Brave Space
Tuesdays, 3-4PM PDT
Navigating Trauma in a Brave Space:
Trauma looks different for everyone, but we all know we can’t ignore it. Join us in this journey of navigating our trauma.
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154 Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wellness Workshop (ONLINE)
Is your health accidental or on purpose?
Every Thursday, join us as we dive into the foundations of healthy living and what we can do on the daily to encourage healthy mind, body, and emotions.
Thursdays, 7PM to 10 PM PST
Use this Link To Join and Attend
Apr
24
Wed
2024
Apr 24 all-day
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In fact, eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders, surpassed only by opioid use disorder.
Eating disorders are widely misunderstood illnesses and support options are often inaccessible. As a result, too many people are left feeling helpless, hopeless, and frightened. Through our programs and services, NEDA raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research, and puts vital resources into the hands of those in need.
Our Mission
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Our Vision
NEDA envisions a world without eating disorders.
Programs and Services
Whether you have been personally affected by an eating disorder or care about someone who has, NEDA’s programs and services are designed to help you find the help and support you need. Recovery is possible and we’re here to support you!
Screening Tool
This short eating disorders screening — appropriate for ages 13 and up — can help determine if it’s time to seek professional help.
Find Treatment
NEDA has a database of treatment providers across the country. Use our finder tool to locate options near you.
Where Do I Start?
You’ve decided it’s time to seek help and we’re so glad you did. NEDA is here to support you on your journey. These resources can help you take the first step to getting the help you deserve.
How Do I Help?
Having a strong support network is important to recovery. Whether you’re a loved one or a professional, there are steps you can take to offer support.
Free & Low Cost Support
Everyone deserves support for their eating concerns, and NEDA wants to connect you with resources that can help in addition to professional help. These free and low cost support options offer ways to connect with others and provide tools to promote recovery. Please note that these options do not replace professional treatment. We are listing them as additional support options to supplement recovery or maintenance.
Recovery & Relapse
Recovery from an eating disorder can take months, even years. Slips, backslides, and relapse tend to be the rule, rather than the exception. Re-learning normal eating habits and coping skills can take a long period of time and often requires lots of support from professionals, friends, and family. Moving forward is key, however slow it might be.
COVID-19 Resources
Everyone deserves support for their eating concerns, and NEDA wants to connect you with resources that can help in addition to professional help. In this time of great uncertainty and disturbance we face the added danger that isolation brings to those among us who are struggling with an eating disorder. Please refer to this list to explore recovery pathways with virtual support.
Apr 24 all-day
Find food near you.
Oregon Food Bank and our statewide partner network are here for you. Find free, nutritious food in communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, and connect with services that support resilient communities.
Our network of food pantries and meal sites is here for everyone — inclusive of all races, gender expressions, religions, and immigration statuses.
Free food in our communities
We partner with communities and organizations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington to make it easy for everyone to access free, nutritious food. These options are community based and accessible to all. At many free food locations, you can also connect with additional services, such as nutrition support and affordable health insurance. Learn more about free food options in your community.
https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-support
Double Up is Oregon’s first statewide incentive program, designed to be convenient for shoppers. The program doubles the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at local farmers markets so shoppers can bring home more fresh fruits and vegetables. Double Up Food Bucks will be offered at more than 75 farmers markets across the state in 2022. The program also provides incentives for SNAP participants purchasing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares from Oregon farms, and shoppers as several independently-owned rural grocery stores.
Four ways to shop with Double Up Food Bucks in Oregon!
Stretch your Food Dollars
with Double Up Food Bucks
Double Up Food Bucks allows SNAP shoppers to get DOUBLE the fruits and vegetables at CSA shares, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and Grocery Stores across Oregon!
How do I know if I’m eligible to use Double Up Food Bucks?
- If you use SNAP food benefits, you can earn Double Up!
- If you use EBT Cash benefits, unfortunately you are not eligible to earn Double Up, however you are eligible to participate in Produce Match at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Learn more.
- Note: Some locations may require a quick sign up at a cashier or information booth
|
|
|
|
Watch the Double Up Food Bucks Explainer Video
In English
en español
VIEW THE EXPLAINER VIDEO IN
на русском (Russian) • bằng tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) • 广东话 (Cantonese) • 普通話 (Mandarin) •
Connect with other resources and support
Community organizations and government agencies offer programs that make it easier to afford food and access employment, housing, education and health care. Connect with support and services to help with your rent or mortgage, child care, health services and more at the links below.
General resources and support
Health care
Transportation
Sexual and domestic violence survivors
Apr 24 all-day
INSPIRE online community forum
About this Online Tool
Our Inspire communities provide a place for people with similar interests to support and encourage each other 24/7 online. Inspire is the largest provider of health-specific communities. MHA (Mental Health America) staff moderate the online support groups and communities.
Link to INSPIRE.com:
Link to Mental Health America groups on INSPIRE.com:
https://www.inspire.com/groups/mental-health-america/
Browse All Groups on INSPIRE.com:
https://www.inspire.com/groups/
Apps are available to download as well.
About Mental Health America
Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it; with recovery as the goal.
https://screening.mhanational.org/content/mental-health-america-inspire
Apr 24 all-day
Physical Health:
Sleep Disorders
24/7
Our ‘Sleep Disorders’ support group provides a welcoming community for individuals struggling with various sleep-related challenges, offering empathy, education, and coping strategies to promote better sleep and overall well-being.
When you create an account you’ll always come back to where you left off. With an account you can also be notified of new replies, save bookmarks, and use likes to thank others. We can all work together to make this community great.
Use the link Below to Join
About SupportGroups™
SupportGroups.com is a safe, social support network that allows members & therapists to engage in group discussions for everyone involved. Our groups provide support for those dealing with Mental and Physical Health issues, Addiction, Relationships, or their Identity. Our mission is simple: Provide support in a safe online community for everyone who needs it.
Apr 24 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
KIVA Centers Groups
Coffee & Conversation
Wednesdays, 7- 8AM PDT
Coffee and Conversation: This is a support group to just sit and discuss anything you may need support with now. A place to feel safe and be supported.
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr 24 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Trans Lifeline
Peer Support and Crisis Hotline by and for Trans & Questioning
Open Monday – Friday 10AM – 6PM PT
Toll-Free USA: 877-565-8860
Toll-Free Canada: 877-330-6366
Trans Lifeline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada and are all trans-identified. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it’s just about whether you’re trans, please call us. We will do our best to support you and provide you resources.
Our Hotline launched shortly after Trans Day of Remembrance of 2014 in response to the epidemic of suicide in our community. We believe that some of the best support that a trans person in a crisis can have is a fellow member of our community with shared lived experience.
While it started as a service for people in crisis, that is no longer the case. Trans Lifeline still functions as a crisis and suicide prevention hotline. However, it also serves as a space for trans people who just require someone to talk to.
Trans Lifeline provides live, one-on-one phone support, as well as large numbers of online resources for transgender and gender-questioning individuals. The hotline is open 24 hours a day. It is only guaranteed to be staffed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, but operators are often also available at other times.
In addition to information resources, Trans Lifeline offers microgrants to individuals who need financial support when updating their name and gender on their legal documents. They accept a limited number of applications each month. However, they will pay the entire fee for most document changes other than birth certificates.
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio de apoyo entre compañeros dirigido por personas trans, para personas trans. Nuestros operadores están ubicados en todo EE. UU. Y Canadá, y todos son trans identificados. Si está en crisis o simplemente necesita alguien con quien hablar, incluso si se trata solo de si es o no es trans, llámenos. Haremos todo lo posible para apoyarlo y brindarle recursos.
Nuestra línea directa se lanzó poco después del Día de la Remembranza Trans en 2014 en respuesta a la epidemia de suicidio en nuestra comunidad. Creemos que algunos de los mejores apoyos que una persona trans en crisis puede tener es la oportunidad de hablar con un miembro de nuestra comunidad con experiencia de vida compartida.
Trans Lifeline is training Spanish-speaking volunteers who identify as transgender and want to support the Translatinx community by being a volunteer operator for our dedicated Spanish hotline. This line will launch this summer.
Website:
https://www.translifeline.org/
Facebook social media page:
https://www.facebook.com/TransLifeline/
Twitter posts page:
https://twitter.com/TransLifeline/
Instagram posts page:
https://www.instagram.com/TransLifeline/
Crisis Callers’ Bill of Rights
https://translifeline.org/safe-hotlines/bill-of-rights/
Safety
Callers have the right to…
- Trust that the help we seek will be supportive, not harmful
- Receive crisis support free of judgment, irrespective of substance use, participation in sex trade, mental health condition, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, citizenship, housing status, religion, nationality, or caste
- Reach out for support in a crisis without being criminalized, detained, or deported
- Have all trauma responses, including suicidality, understood as normal responses to current or past traumatic experiences, and be able to speak about suicidality without fear of more trauma
- Get crisis support without police violence, harassment, or threats
- Share our identities and experiences without being outed to unsupportive caregivers, workplaces, or abusers
- Be made aware of short- and long-term options for support that we can accept or refuse
Transparency
Callers have the right to…
- Know what services we’re receiving when we call
- Clear and upfront information about which situations hotlines use police and emergency services – to be included on websites, apps, chatbots, and greeting/hold recordings, including geotracking
- Understand if and when our calls are being recorded, how they’ll be used, and who they’ll be shared with
- Be informed by operators at the beginning of calls about which situations or circumstances hotline policies dictate the use of law enforcement or emergency responders
- Be informed if police or emergency services are being dispatched to our location
Agency
Callers have the right to…
- Determine which supports and care we utilize and which we refuse, as the experts in our own lives.
- Access support and services without police or other emergency responders entering our homes, work, school, or any other location without our knowledge and consent. We did not call 911.
- Make decisions about what’s best for our financial and mental wellbeing, including not being charged ambulance or hospital bills for services we did not seek or consent to, or losing work, housing, etc.
- Protect ourselves from further trauma, harm, and instability.
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
KIVA Centers Groups
Wednesdays, 10-11PM PDT
Dual Recovery Peer Support
Dual Recovery Peer Support: This is a group for people who are living with both mental health and addiction experiences, including struggling with smoking, substance use, sex, or other experiences that hold us back from living the life we want for ourselves. We honor the many paths towards living a meaningful life and don’t preach any one way of healing or living. This is a group where we value difference, truth, and self-determination and recognize that our challenges are often connected. In this space we can share without the far of shame or judgement, and receive mutual support with compassion, curiosity, and respect.
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
KIVA Centers Groups
Open Topic
Wednesdays, 10-11AM PDT
Hearing Voices and Alternate Realities: This support group is for those who hear voices and/or experience reality in different ways. We are non-judgmental and we are not mandated reporters. You are safe here to speak freely and be supported in your experiences.
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-715 Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
KIVA Centers Groups
Coping Skills
Sundays,11AM-12PM PDT
To Join Via ZOOM
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154 Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
KIVA Centers Groups
Peer Support Phone Group
Wednesdays, 3 – 4PM PDT
508-556-4226
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154 Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
SHift Strong – Recovery Support
Wednesday Hump Day Meetings
4:00PM – 5:00PM PST
SHiFT Strong Meetings are open to all who struggle with food dependency issues.
They are facilitated by a SHiFT professional and are 1 hour long. Newcomers welcome!
Use This Link To Attend Via Facebook Live
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wellness Workshop (ONLINE)
Is your health accidental or on purpose?
Every Thursday, join us as we dive into the foundations of healthy living and what we can do on the daily to encourage healthy mind, body, and emotions.
Thursdays, 7PM to 10 PM PST
Use this Link To Join and Attend
Apr
25
Thu
2024
Apr 25 all-day
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In fact, eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders, surpassed only by opioid use disorder.
Eating disorders are widely misunderstood illnesses and support options are often inaccessible. As a result, too many people are left feeling helpless, hopeless, and frightened. Through our programs and services, NEDA raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research, and puts vital resources into the hands of those in need.
Our Mission
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Our Vision
NEDA envisions a world without eating disorders.
Programs and Services
Whether you have been personally affected by an eating disorder or care about someone who has, NEDA’s programs and services are designed to help you find the help and support you need. Recovery is possible and we’re here to support you!
Screening Tool
This short eating disorders screening — appropriate for ages 13 and up — can help determine if it’s time to seek professional help.
Find Treatment
NEDA has a database of treatment providers across the country. Use our finder tool to locate options near you.
Where Do I Start?
You’ve decided it’s time to seek help and we’re so glad you did. NEDA is here to support you on your journey. These resources can help you take the first step to getting the help you deserve.
How Do I Help?
Having a strong support network is important to recovery. Whether you’re a loved one or a professional, there are steps you can take to offer support.
Free & Low Cost Support
Everyone deserves support for their eating concerns, and NEDA wants to connect you with resources that can help in addition to professional help. These free and low cost support options offer ways to connect with others and provide tools to promote recovery. Please note that these options do not replace professional treatment. We are listing them as additional support options to supplement recovery or maintenance.
Recovery & Relapse
Recovery from an eating disorder can take months, even years. Slips, backslides, and relapse tend to be the rule, rather than the exception. Re-learning normal eating habits and coping skills can take a long period of time and often requires lots of support from professionals, friends, and family. Moving forward is key, however slow it might be.
COVID-19 Resources
Everyone deserves support for their eating concerns, and NEDA wants to connect you with resources that can help in addition to professional help. In this time of great uncertainty and disturbance we face the added danger that isolation brings to those among us who are struggling with an eating disorder. Please refer to this list to explore recovery pathways with virtual support.
Apr 25 all-day
Find food near you.
Oregon Food Bank and our statewide partner network are here for you. Find free, nutritious food in communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, and connect with services that support resilient communities.
Our network of food pantries and meal sites is here for everyone — inclusive of all races, gender expressions, religions, and immigration statuses.
Free food in our communities
We partner with communities and organizations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington to make it easy for everyone to access free, nutritious food. These options are community based and accessible to all. At many free food locations, you can also connect with additional services, such as nutrition support and affordable health insurance. Learn more about free food options in your community.
https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-support
Double Up is Oregon’s first statewide incentive program, designed to be convenient for shoppers. The program doubles the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at local farmers markets so shoppers can bring home more fresh fruits and vegetables. Double Up Food Bucks will be offered at more than 75 farmers markets across the state in 2022. The program also provides incentives for SNAP participants purchasing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares from Oregon farms, and shoppers as several independently-owned rural grocery stores.
Four ways to shop with Double Up Food Bucks in Oregon!
Stretch your Food Dollars
with Double Up Food Bucks
Double Up Food Bucks allows SNAP shoppers to get DOUBLE the fruits and vegetables at CSA shares, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and Grocery Stores across Oregon!
How do I know if I’m eligible to use Double Up Food Bucks?
- If you use SNAP food benefits, you can earn Double Up!
- If you use EBT Cash benefits, unfortunately you are not eligible to earn Double Up, however you are eligible to participate in Produce Match at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Learn more.
- Note: Some locations may require a quick sign up at a cashier or information booth
|
|
|
|
Watch the Double Up Food Bucks Explainer Video
In English
en español
VIEW THE EXPLAINER VIDEO IN
на русском (Russian) • bằng tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) • 广东话 (Cantonese) • 普通話 (Mandarin) •
Connect with other resources and support
Community organizations and government agencies offer programs that make it easier to afford food and access employment, housing, education and health care. Connect with support and services to help with your rent or mortgage, child care, health services and more at the links below.
General resources and support
Health care
Transportation
Sexual and domestic violence survivors
Apr 25 all-day
INSPIRE online community forum
About this Online Tool
Our Inspire communities provide a place for people with similar interests to support and encourage each other 24/7 online. Inspire is the largest provider of health-specific communities. MHA (Mental Health America) staff moderate the online support groups and communities.
Link to INSPIRE.com:
Link to Mental Health America groups on INSPIRE.com:
https://www.inspire.com/groups/mental-health-america/
Browse All Groups on INSPIRE.com:
https://www.inspire.com/groups/
Apps are available to download as well.
About Mental Health America
Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it; with recovery as the goal.
https://screening.mhanational.org/content/mental-health-america-inspire
Apr 25 all-day
Physical Health:
Sleep Disorders
24/7
Our ‘Sleep Disorders’ support group provides a welcoming community for individuals struggling with various sleep-related challenges, offering empathy, education, and coping strategies to promote better sleep and overall well-being.
When you create an account you’ll always come back to where you left off. With an account you can also be notified of new replies, save bookmarks, and use likes to thank others. We can all work together to make this community great.
Use the link Below to Join
About SupportGroups™
SupportGroups.com is a safe, social support network that allows members & therapists to engage in group discussions for everyone involved. Our groups provide support for those dealing with Mental and Physical Health issues, Addiction, Relationships, or their Identity. Our mission is simple: Provide support in a safe online community for everyone who needs it.
Apr 25 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
KIVA Centers Groups
QiGong
Wednesdays, 8:30 – 9:30AM PDT
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Trans Lifeline
Peer Support and Crisis Hotline by and for Trans & Questioning
Open Monday – Friday 10AM – 6PM PT
Toll-Free USA: 877-565-8860
Toll-Free Canada: 877-330-6366
Trans Lifeline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada and are all trans-identified. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it’s just about whether you’re trans, please call us. We will do our best to support you and provide you resources.
Our Hotline launched shortly after Trans Day of Remembrance of 2014 in response to the epidemic of suicide in our community. We believe that some of the best support that a trans person in a crisis can have is a fellow member of our community with shared lived experience.
While it started as a service for people in crisis, that is no longer the case. Trans Lifeline still functions as a crisis and suicide prevention hotline. However, it also serves as a space for trans people who just require someone to talk to.
Trans Lifeline provides live, one-on-one phone support, as well as large numbers of online resources for transgender and gender-questioning individuals. The hotline is open 24 hours a day. It is only guaranteed to be staffed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, but operators are often also available at other times.
In addition to information resources, Trans Lifeline offers microgrants to individuals who need financial support when updating their name and gender on their legal documents. They accept a limited number of applications each month. However, they will pay the entire fee for most document changes other than birth certificates.
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio de apoyo entre compañeros dirigido por personas trans, para personas trans. Nuestros operadores están ubicados en todo EE. UU. Y Canadá, y todos son trans identificados. Si está en crisis o simplemente necesita alguien con quien hablar, incluso si se trata solo de si es o no es trans, llámenos. Haremos todo lo posible para apoyarlo y brindarle recursos.
Nuestra línea directa se lanzó poco después del Día de la Remembranza Trans en 2014 en respuesta a la epidemia de suicidio en nuestra comunidad. Creemos que algunos de los mejores apoyos que una persona trans en crisis puede tener es la oportunidad de hablar con un miembro de nuestra comunidad con experiencia de vida compartida.
Trans Lifeline is training Spanish-speaking volunteers who identify as transgender and want to support the Translatinx community by being a volunteer operator for our dedicated Spanish hotline. This line will launch this summer.
Website:
https://www.translifeline.org/
Facebook social media page:
https://www.facebook.com/TransLifeline/
Twitter posts page:
https://twitter.com/TransLifeline/
Instagram posts page:
https://www.instagram.com/TransLifeline/
Crisis Callers’ Bill of Rights
https://translifeline.org/safe-hotlines/bill-of-rights/
Safety
Callers have the right to…
- Trust that the help we seek will be supportive, not harmful
- Receive crisis support free of judgment, irrespective of substance use, participation in sex trade, mental health condition, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, citizenship, housing status, religion, nationality, or caste
- Reach out for support in a crisis without being criminalized, detained, or deported
- Have all trauma responses, including suicidality, understood as normal responses to current or past traumatic experiences, and be able to speak about suicidality without fear of more trauma
- Get crisis support without police violence, harassment, or threats
- Share our identities and experiences without being outed to unsupportive caregivers, workplaces, or abusers
- Be made aware of short- and long-term options for support that we can accept or refuse
Transparency
Callers have the right to…
- Know what services we’re receiving when we call
- Clear and upfront information about which situations hotlines use police and emergency services – to be included on websites, apps, chatbots, and greeting/hold recordings, including geotracking
- Understand if and when our calls are being recorded, how they’ll be used, and who they’ll be shared with
- Be informed by operators at the beginning of calls about which situations or circumstances hotline policies dictate the use of law enforcement or emergency responders
- Be informed if police or emergency services are being dispatched to our location
Agency
Callers have the right to…
- Determine which supports and care we utilize and which we refuse, as the experts in our own lives.
- Access support and services without police or other emergency responders entering our homes, work, school, or any other location without our knowledge and consent. We did not call 911.
- Make decisions about what’s best for our financial and mental wellbeing, including not being charged ambulance or hospital bills for services we did not seek or consent to, or losing work, housing, etc.
- Protect ourselves from further trauma, harm, and instability.
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
KIVA Centers Groups
Breaking Cycles
Thursdays, 10-11AM PDT
Breaking Cycles: In this group we examine the dynamics of our lived experiences and the roles we play within them. We reclaim our power of choice, and rediscover ourselves as the major change agents in our own lives.
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Project ABLE (A Better Life Experience)
Offering virtual online peer support activities via Zoom.
Neuroconnect
Thursdays – 10:00am – 11:00am PST
Click Here to Join Online Groups or Call +1 720-707-2699 and enter the ID# 543 378 1708
Website: https://www.projectable.org
Activities Calendar: https://projectable.org/what-we-do/activities/
Project ABLE (A Better Life Experience)
Offering virtual online peer support activities via Zoom.
Chair Yoga
Thursdays – 12-1pm PST
Click Here to Join Online Groups or Call +1 720-707-2699 and enter the ID# 543 378 1708
Website: https://www.projectable.org
Activities Calendar: https://projectable.org/what-we-do/activities/
Apr 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
KIVA Centers Support Group
Boundaries and Balance
Thursdays,1 – 2 PM PDT
Boundaries and Balance: In this group we discuss our relationship with boundaries including what they are and what it looks like to set sustainable ones for ourselves. In this space, we support each other as we learn more about what boundaries mean to us and why they are important.g.
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154 – Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 – Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Cultivating Health Empowerment: Circumstances Facing Military Personnel and Veterans
Penn State Health Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion presents “Cultivating Health Empowerment: Transforming Diverse Lives for Optimal Health.”
Session 4: Circumstances Facing Military Personnel and Veterans
Penn State Health’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion introduces our 2023-2024 Patient Health Equity Series, Cultivating Health Empowerment: Transforming Diverse Lives for Optimal Health. The series will consist of 11 sessions focused on providing diverse community members with information on advancing their healthcare and improving their health status. Sessions will be held at 7 pm and are available virtually through the Microsoft Teams format. The sessions scheduled for October 19 in Reading, December 21 in Lancaster, February 22, 2024 on the West Shore, and June 20, 2024 in Hershey will be both virtual and onsite and will feature cooking demonstrations to promote culturally healthy lifestyles.
Live in Reading, PA- Location TBD.
Please Register HERE.
If you have any questions or require accommodation for a disability to participate, please email diversity@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wellness Workshop (ONLINE)
Is your health accidental or on purpose?
Every Thursday, join us as we dive into the foundations of healthy living and what we can do on the daily to encourage healthy mind, body, and emotions.
Thursdays, 7PM to 10 PM PST
Use this Link To Join and Attend
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wellness Workshop (ONLINE)
Is your health accidental or on purpose?
Every Thursday, join us as we dive into the foundations of healthy living and what we can do on the daily to encourage healthy mind, body, and emotions.
Thursdays, 7PM to 10 PM PST
Use this Link To Join and Attend
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
KIVA Centers Support Group
Power of Positivity
Thursdays, 7-8PM PDT
Power of Positivity: This group looks towards changing your perspective and looking at situations in a positive light. We support each other with working through things that could look negative but turned into a positive.
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154 – Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 – Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr
26
Fri
2024
Apr 26 all-day
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In fact, eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders, surpassed only by opioid use disorder.
Eating disorders are widely misunderstood illnesses and support options are often inaccessible. As a result, too many people are left feeling helpless, hopeless, and frightened. Through our programs and services, NEDA raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research, and puts vital resources into the hands of those in need.
Our Mission
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Our Vision
NEDA envisions a world without eating disorders.
Programs and Services
Whether you have been personally affected by an eating disorder or care about someone who has, NEDA’s programs and services are designed to help you find the help and support you need. Recovery is possible and we’re here to support you!
Screening Tool
This short eating disorders screening — appropriate for ages 13 and up — can help determine if it’s time to seek professional help.
Find Treatment
NEDA has a database of treatment providers across the country. Use our finder tool to locate options near you.
Where Do I Start?
You’ve decided it’s time to seek help and we’re so glad you did. NEDA is here to support you on your journey. These resources can help you take the first step to getting the help you deserve.
How Do I Help?
Having a strong support network is important to recovery. Whether you’re a loved one or a professional, there are steps you can take to offer support.
Free & Low Cost Support
Everyone deserves support for their eating concerns, and NEDA wants to connect you with resources that can help in addition to professional help. These free and low cost support options offer ways to connect with others and provide tools to promote recovery. Please note that these options do not replace professional treatment. We are listing them as additional support options to supplement recovery or maintenance.
Recovery & Relapse
Recovery from an eating disorder can take months, even years. Slips, backslides, and relapse tend to be the rule, rather than the exception. Re-learning normal eating habits and coping skills can take a long period of time and often requires lots of support from professionals, friends, and family. Moving forward is key, however slow it might be.
COVID-19 Resources
Everyone deserves support for their eating concerns, and NEDA wants to connect you with resources that can help in addition to professional help. In this time of great uncertainty and disturbance we face the added danger that isolation brings to those among us who are struggling with an eating disorder. Please refer to this list to explore recovery pathways with virtual support.
Apr 26 all-day
Find food near you.
Oregon Food Bank and our statewide partner network are here for you. Find free, nutritious food in communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, and connect with services that support resilient communities.
Our network of food pantries and meal sites is here for everyone — inclusive of all races, gender expressions, religions, and immigration statuses.
Free food in our communities
We partner with communities and organizations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington to make it easy for everyone to access free, nutritious food. These options are community based and accessible to all. At many free food locations, you can also connect with additional services, such as nutrition support and affordable health insurance. Learn more about free food options in your community.
https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-support
Double Up is Oregon’s first statewide incentive program, designed to be convenient for shoppers. The program doubles the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at local farmers markets so shoppers can bring home more fresh fruits and vegetables. Double Up Food Bucks will be offered at more than 75 farmers markets across the state in 2022. The program also provides incentives for SNAP participants purchasing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares from Oregon farms, and shoppers as several independently-owned rural grocery stores.
Four ways to shop with Double Up Food Bucks in Oregon!
Stretch your Food Dollars
with Double Up Food Bucks
Double Up Food Bucks allows SNAP shoppers to get DOUBLE the fruits and vegetables at CSA shares, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and Grocery Stores across Oregon!
How do I know if I’m eligible to use Double Up Food Bucks?
- If you use SNAP food benefits, you can earn Double Up!
- If you use EBT Cash benefits, unfortunately you are not eligible to earn Double Up, however you are eligible to participate in Produce Match at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Learn more.
- Note: Some locations may require a quick sign up at a cashier or information booth
|
|
|
|
Watch the Double Up Food Bucks Explainer Video
In English
en español
VIEW THE EXPLAINER VIDEO IN
на русском (Russian) • bằng tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) • 广东话 (Cantonese) • 普通話 (Mandarin) •
Connect with other resources and support
Community organizations and government agencies offer programs that make it easier to afford food and access employment, housing, education and health care. Connect with support and services to help with your rent or mortgage, child care, health services and more at the links below.
General resources and support
Health care
Transportation
Sexual and domestic violence survivors
Apr 26 all-day
INSPIRE online community forum
About this Online Tool
Our Inspire communities provide a place for people with similar interests to support and encourage each other 24/7 online. Inspire is the largest provider of health-specific communities. MHA (Mental Health America) staff moderate the online support groups and communities.
Link to INSPIRE.com:
Link to Mental Health America groups on INSPIRE.com:
https://www.inspire.com/groups/mental-health-america/
Browse All Groups on INSPIRE.com:
https://www.inspire.com/groups/
Apps are available to download as well.
About Mental Health America
Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it; with recovery as the goal.
https://screening.mhanational.org/content/mental-health-america-inspire
Apr 26 all-day
Physical Health:
Sleep Disorders
24/7
Our ‘Sleep Disorders’ support group provides a welcoming community for individuals struggling with various sleep-related challenges, offering empathy, education, and coping strategies to promote better sleep and overall well-being.
When you create an account you’ll always come back to where you left off. With an account you can also be notified of new replies, save bookmarks, and use likes to thank others. We can all work together to make this community great.
Use the link Below to Join
About SupportGroups™
SupportGroups.com is a safe, social support network that allows members & therapists to engage in group discussions for everyone involved. Our groups provide support for those dealing with Mental and Physical Health issues, Addiction, Relationships, or their Identity. Our mission is simple: Provide support in a safe online community for everyone who needs it.
Apr 26 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
KIVA Centers Groups
Finding Freedom
Fridays, 8-9AM PDT
Finding Freedom: This is a space to process the trauma that can occur from experiences related to locked facilities, including prison, jail, mental hospitals or nursing homes. This group is for people who have direct experiences related to incarceration and for people supporting someone they love who is currently or previously incarcerated.
For the safety and security of our community, we will now be implementing waiting rooms. Please be patient as we go through these changes, and for any questions please contact us at info@kivacenters.org
Kiva Centers:
- 427 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- 508-466-7154 – Admin Offices
- 508-751-9600 – Kiva Centers
- info@kivacenters.org
CPS Inquiries:
Apr 26 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Trans Lifeline
Peer Support and Crisis Hotline by and for Trans & Questioning
Open Monday – Friday 10AM – 6PM PT
Toll-Free USA: 877-565-8860
Toll-Free Canada: 877-330-6366
Trans Lifeline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada and are all trans-identified. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it’s just about whether you’re trans, please call us. We will do our best to support you and provide you resources.
Our Hotline launched shortly after Trans Day of Remembrance of 2014 in response to the epidemic of suicide in our community. We believe that some of the best support that a trans person in a crisis can have is a fellow member of our community with shared lived experience.
While it started as a service for people in crisis, that is no longer the case. Trans Lifeline still functions as a crisis and suicide prevention hotline. However, it also serves as a space for trans people who just require someone to talk to.
Trans Lifeline provides live, one-on-one phone support, as well as large numbers of online resources for transgender and gender-questioning individuals. The hotline is open 24 hours a day. It is only guaranteed to be staffed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, but operators are often also available at other times.
In addition to information resources, Trans Lifeline offers microgrants to individuals who need financial support when updating their name and gender on their legal documents. They accept a limited number of applications each month. However, they will pay the entire fee for most document changes other than birth certificates.
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio de apoyo entre compañeros dirigido por personas trans, para personas trans. Nuestros operadores están ubicados en todo EE. UU. Y Canadá, y todos son trans identificados. Si está en crisis o simplemente necesita alguien con quien hablar, incluso si se trata solo de si es o no es trans, llámenos. Haremos todo lo posible para apoyarlo y brindarle recursos.
Nuestra línea directa se lanzó poco después del Día de la Remembranza Trans en 2014 en respuesta a la epidemia de suicidio en nuestra comunidad. Creemos que algunos de los mejores apoyos que una persona trans en crisis puede tener es la oportunidad de hablar con un miembro de nuestra comunidad con experiencia de vida compartida.
Trans Lifeline is training Spanish-speaking volunteers who identify as transgender and want to support the Translatinx community by being a volunteer operator for our dedicated Spanish hotline. This line will launch this summer.
Website:
https://www.translifeline.org/
Facebook social media page:
https://www.facebook.com/TransLifeline/
Twitter posts page:
https://twitter.com/TransLifeline/
Instagram posts page:
https://www.instagram.com/TransLifeline/
Crisis Callers’ Bill of Rights
https://translifeline.org/safe-hotlines/bill-of-rights/
Safety
Callers have the right to…
- Trust that the help we seek will be supportive, not harmful
- Receive crisis support free of judgment, irrespective of substance use, participation in sex trade, mental health condition, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, citizenship, housing status, religion, nationality, or caste
- Reach out for support in a crisis without being criminalized, detained, or deported
- Have all trauma responses, including suicidality, understood as normal responses to current or past traumatic experiences, and be able to speak about suicidality without fear of more trauma
- Get crisis support without police violence, harassment, or threats
- Share our identities and experiences without being outed to unsupportive caregivers, workplaces, or abusers
- Be made aware of short- and long-term options for support that we can accept or refuse
Transparency
Callers have the right to…
- Know what services we’re receiving when we call
- Clear and upfront information about which situations hotlines use police and emergency services – to be included on websites, apps, chatbots, and greeting/hold recordings, including geotracking
- Understand if and when our calls are being recorded, how they’ll be used, and who they’ll be shared with
- Be informed by operators at the beginning of calls about which situations or circumstances hotline policies dictate the use of law enforcement or emergency responders
- Be informed if police or emergency services are being dispatched to our location
Agency
Callers have the right to…
- Determine which supports and care we utilize and which we refuse, as the experts in our own lives.
- Access support and services without police or other emergency responders entering our homes, work, school, or any other location without our knowledge and consent. We did not call 911.
- Make decisions about what’s best for our financial and mental wellbeing, including not being charged ambulance or hospital bills for services we did not seek or consent to, or losing work, housing, etc.
- Protect ourselves from further trauma, harm, and instability.
Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wellness Workshop (ONLINE)
Is your health accidental or on purpose?
Every Thursday, join us as we dive into the foundations of healthy living and what we can do on the daily to encourage healthy mind, body, and emotions.
Thursdays, 7PM to 10 PM PST
Use this Link To Join and Attend
Apr
27
Sat
2024
Apr 27 all-day
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In fact, eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders, surpassed only by opioid use disorder.
Eating disorders are widely misunderstood illnesses and support options are often inaccessible. As a result, too many people are left feeling helpless, hopeless, and frightened. Through our programs and services, NEDA raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research, and puts vital resources into the hands of those in need.
Our Mission
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Our Vision
NEDA envisions a world without eating disorders.
Programs and Services
Whether you have been personally affected by an eating disorder or care about someone who has, NEDA’s programs and services are designed to help you find the help and support you need. Recovery is possible and we’re here to support you!
Screening Tool
This short eating disorders screening — appropriate for ages 13 and up — can help determine if it’s time to seek professional help.
Find Treatment
NEDA has a database of treatment providers across the country. Use our finder tool to locate options near you.
Where Do I Start?
You’ve decided it’s time to seek help and we’re so glad you did. NEDA is here to support you on your journey. These resources can help you take the first step to getting the help you deserve.
How Do I Help?
Having a strong support network is important to recovery. Whether you’re a loved one or a professional, there are steps you can take to offer support.
Free & Low Cost Support
Everyone deserves support for their eating concerns, and NEDA wants to connect you with resources that can help in addition to professional help. These free and low cost support options offer ways to connect with others and provide tools to promote recovery. Please note that these options do not replace professional treatment. We are listing them as additional support options to supplement recovery or maintenance.
Recovery & Relapse
Recovery from an eating disorder can take months, even years. Slips, backslides, and relapse tend to be the rule, rather than the exception. Re-learning normal eating habits and coping skills can take a long period of time and often requires lots of support from professionals, friends, and family. Moving forward is key, however slow it might be.
COVID-19 Resources
Everyone deserves support for their eating concerns, and NEDA wants to connect you with resources that can help in addition to professional help. In this time of great uncertainty and disturbance we face the added danger that isolation brings to those among us who are struggling with an eating disorder. Please refer to this list to explore recovery pathways with virtual support.
Apr 27 all-day
Find food near you.
Oregon Food Bank and our statewide partner network are here for you. Find free, nutritious food in communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, and connect with services that support resilient communities.
Our network of food pantries and meal sites is here for everyone — inclusive of all races, gender expressions, religions, and immigration statuses.
Free food in our communities
We partner with communities and organizations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington to make it easy for everyone to access free, nutritious food. These options are community based and accessible to all. At many free food locations, you can also connect with additional services, such as nutrition support and affordable health insurance. Learn more about free food options in your community.
https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-support
Double Up is Oregon’s first statewide incentive program, designed to be convenient for shoppers. The program doubles the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at local farmers markets so shoppers can bring home more fresh fruits and vegetables. Double Up Food Bucks will be offered at more than 75 farmers markets across the state in 2022. The program also provides incentives for SNAP participants purchasing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares from Oregon farms, and shoppers as several independently-owned rural grocery stores.
Four ways to shop with Double Up Food Bucks in Oregon!
Stretch your Food Dollars
with Double Up Food Bucks
Double Up Food Bucks allows SNAP shoppers to get DOUBLE the fruits and vegetables at CSA shares, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and Grocery Stores across Oregon!
How do I know if I’m eligible to use Double Up Food Bucks?
- If you use SNAP food benefits, you can earn Double Up!
- If you use EBT Cash benefits, unfortunately you are not eligible to earn Double Up, however you are eligible to participate in Produce Match at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Learn more.
- Note: Some locations may require a quick sign up at a cashier or information booth
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Watch the Double Up Food Bucks Explainer Video
In English
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Connect with other resources and support
Community organizations and government agencies offer programs that make it easier to afford food and access employment, housing, education and health care. Connect with support and services to help with your rent or mortgage, child care, health services and more at the links below.
General resources and support
Health care
Transportation
Sexual and domestic violence survivors
Apr 27 all-day
INSPIRE online community forum
About this Online Tool
Our Inspire communities provide a place for people with similar interests to support and encourage each other 24/7 online. Inspire is the largest provider of health-specific communities. MHA (Mental Health America) staff moderate the online support groups and communities.
Link to INSPIRE.com:
Link to Mental Health America groups on INSPIRE.com:
https://www.inspire.com/groups/mental-health-america/
Browse All Groups on INSPIRE.com:
https://www.inspire.com/groups/
Apps are available to download as well.
About Mental Health America
Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it; with recovery as the goal.
https://screening.mhanational.org/content/mental-health-america-inspire
Apr 27 all-day
Physical Health:
Sleep Disorders
24/7
Our ‘Sleep Disorders’ support group provides a welcoming community for individuals struggling with various sleep-related challenges, offering empathy, education, and coping strategies to promote better sleep and overall well-being.
When you create an account you’ll always come back to where you left off. With an account you can also be notified of new replies, save bookmarks, and use likes to thank others. We can all work together to make this community great.
Use the link Below to Join
About SupportGroups™
SupportGroups.com is a safe, social support network that allows members & therapists to engage in group discussions for everyone involved. Our groups provide support for those dealing with Mental and Physical Health issues, Addiction, Relationships, or their Identity. Our mission is simple: Provide support in a safe online community for everyone who needs it.
Apr 27 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
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