PeerGalaxy Original Calendar
Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring over 336,800+ monthly offerings of FREE telephone- and online-accessible peer support, recovery support, and wellness activities! Plus 50+ warmlines, helplines, chatlines, and hotlines. Plus workshops, webinars, job postings, resources, observances, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.
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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
Click here to download PDF Format, 16 pages
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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The calendar displays ~50 listings per page. To advance to next page with ~50 more listings, click the right arrow in the lower left corner of the calendar
Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line
Video Phone with ASL
Available 24/7/365
Call VP (321) 800-3323
Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) shared deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
- Crisis Line for VideoPhone users who use American Sign Language (available 24/7): (321) 800-DEAF (321-800-3323)
- SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Hotline:
- TTY Hotline: 800-846-8517
- VideoPhone Hotline: 800-985-5990
- ASL NOW Button goes to link: https://vibrant.aslnow.io/app/8/10004
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline (988):
- Link for Deaf and/or HoH information: https://988lifeline.org/deaf-hard-of-hearing-hearing-loss/
- Text or Chat with a counselor 24/7
- TTY Hotline: 800-799-4889
- Crisis text chatline:
- free, available 24/7, sometimes has Deaf counselors available
- text START to 741741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- E-mail: [email protected]
- TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (24/7 hotline)
- VP: 1-855-812-1001 (Monday to Friday 9AM—5PM Pacific Standard Time
Link to DeafLead: https://www.deaflead.org/services/mental-health-services/
Link to Bridges Oregon: https://bridgesoregon.org/ Call, Text, or FaceTime: 971-375-0672 VideoPhone: 503-339-3566
You matter. You are not alone. Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference. You deserve support.
If you know or find additional resources, please share. If you have feedback, please share.
Email us at: [email protected]
“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”
― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers
Online Multiple Sclerosis Communities
Message Boards Virtual Spaces available 24/7
The National MS Society Facebook Community
In this space, everyone affected by MS can share, comment and connect with other members while also learning about health and wellness, symptom management and other MS-specific topics Join the Community
The Black MS Experience Facebook Community
The Black MS Experience online community provides a virtual opportunity for the Black MS community to forge powerful connections, offer support and share experiences to give voice to the unique needs of the Black community living with MS.Join the Community
The Mighty: Multiple Sclerosis Connections
We’ve partnered with The Mighty to create a safe space for people to share their MS experiences, discover resources and support others along their MS Journey. Preview the community, create an account on The Mighty and join the Multiple Sclerosis Connections group.Join the Community
Society-Affiliated Online Communities
The Multiple Sclerosis Discord Group offers an international community with open, live chatting 24/7 and monthly virtual meetups. This volunteer-led community offers accessible peer and MS group support for all stages of the disease, and separate support channels for family of people living with MS. Discord, a popular online communication platform, hosts the group.
The ms life community is an online community for those impacted by MS. This volunteer-led community offers a supportive and empowering community for those living with MS, whether they’re recently diagnosed, navigating life with MS or supporting a loved one living with the disease.
Support Group and Connection Program Finder
Virtual and In person Meetings
Use the online connection finder to select from 54 virtual support groups, including those offered in Spanish.
Participants can choose from the following topics
- Black
- Carepartner
- Cognitive behavioral Therapy
- Emotional Wellness
- Exercise
- Hispanic/Latinx
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Newly Diagnosed
- Nutrition
- Recreation
- Those Affected by MS
- Women
- Young Adults
To use the finder, Go to the Find Support Groups and Connection Program Page
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs
Phone emotional peer support line for blind person
833-932-3931
Eye2Eye is not a crisis helpline nor is it intended as a substitute for professional health care.
Rutgers has launched the nation’s first peer support helpline for the legally blind and their families.
Eye2Eye – 833-932-3931 (83-EYE2EYE-1) – is staffed 24/7 by peer support specialists who are legally blind and understand the challenges callers face.
The program, which is funded by a grant from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind, serves residents in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The helpline assists people with vision impairments and blindness to work through some practical and emotional challenges associated with losing vision. Services include peer support, clinical assessment and referrals to resources for help with mental health, employment, and technology. The program also offers callers resilience training to promote wellness, strength, and self-care.
Recent studies show that one-third of people with vision loss suffer from depression and anxiety. This risk has gone largely unaddressed in the medical community, which has focused more on the practical problems faced by the visually impaired, such as finding employment and navigating everyday tasks, said Steven Silverstein, a clinical psychologist and vision researcher who co-directs the program with Cherie Castellano, the National Peer Support Call Center program director at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The Eye2Eye peers all have different forms of visual impairments, and these began at different times during their lives. This allows for a ‘cultural connection’ between callers with a wide range of vision problems and life concerns, and our peer counselors.”
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
Postpartum Depression Warmlines
These services provide emotional support, guidance, and connection 24 hours a day.
24/7 Support Resources
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Availability: Available 24 hours/day
Phone: 1-800-944-4773 (Call) / Text 800-944-4773 (EN/ES)
24/7 phone and text support, peer-led and clinician-moderated groups, multilingual resources, and referrals for postpartum depression, anxiety, and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Registration Link: https://postpartum.net/
Provider Website: https://postpartum.net/
WellMama Oregon Warmline
Availability: Available 24 hours/day
Phone: 1-800-896-0410
Oregon-based perinatal mental health warmline providing emotional support, peer connection, and navigation to local and statewide services for pregnant and postpartum people.
Registration Link: https://www.wellmama.help/
Provider Website: https://www.wellmama.help/
Perinatal Support of Washington Warmline
Availability: Available 24 hours/day
Phone: 1-888-404-7763
Statewide Washington warmline offering 24/7 emotional support, information, and referrals related to perinatal mental health for parents and caregivers.
Registration Link: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Provider Website: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Description: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America is a national nonprofit organization focused on improving the prevention, treatment, and care of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and related mental health conditions. ADAA serves individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals by providing evidence-based education, peer support opportunities, and access to mental health resources and professional care information.
Website: https://adaa.org
Office Phone: (240) 485-1001
Email: [email protected]
Online Peer Support Communities
ADAA offers free, anonymous, peer-to-peer online support communities for people affected by anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. These communities are moderated for safety and connection and are not a substitute for professional mental health care.
ADAA Anxiety and Depression Support Community (English)
A peer support space for individuals living with anxiety disorders, depression, and related mental health conditions.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/anxiety-depression-support
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
ADAA Apoyo para Ansiedad y Depresión (Español)
A Spanish-language peer support community for people experiencing anxiety and depression.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/ansiedad-depresion-apoyo
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
ADAA Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support Community
A dedicated peer community for individuals living with Major Depressive Disorder.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/mdd-support
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
ADAA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Community
A peer support community for individuals recovering from PTSD and trauma.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/ptsd-support
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
Safety and Professional Care Resources
United States: Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
International: https://findahelpline.com
Professional care: ADAA Therapist Directory
DBSA Online Support Groups
DBSA online support groups offer people living with depression or bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, discuss coping strategies, and support one another with hope. All groups are free of charge.
DBSA National Support Groups on HeyPeers
You can choose from over 130 different online groups hosted on the Heypeers platform using the link provided below:
Choose from groups by day and time and audience
Use This Link To Find General Support Groups
DBSA Identity-Focused Online Support Groups
In addition to our general support groups, we offer identity-focused groups.
Designed to be welcoming and supportive spaces, these groups offer participants the chance to discuss shared experiences and find community with others walking a similar path to wellness. These groups are available via Zoom and other platforms.
View Support Groups
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Young Adults
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Asian American Community
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Black Community
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Spanish Speaking Community
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Rural Community
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LGBTQ+ Community
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Occupation Specific Community
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Gender Only Community
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Veterans Community
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Co-Occurring Disorder
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Family and Friends
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Age Specific Community
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Faith Based Community
Crisis
If you are having thoughts of death or suicide, call 988 or text DBSA to 741-741.
If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
DBSA National Online Support Groups
Provider: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
Media Contact: [email protected]
Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance
All events are free, online, and recurrence-aware. Times normalized to PST.
DBSA Rural Community Peer Support Group (HeyPeers)
Schedule: Mondays (weekly), evening
Registration Link: https://heypeers.com
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Louisville – Family & Friends (Online)
Schedule: Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 PM PST
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Louisville – LGBTQ+ (Online)
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM PST
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Portland Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Multiple weekly online groups
Registration Link: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com/support/
Provider Website: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com
DBSA California State Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Daily recurring sessions
Registration Link: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org
DBSA Dallas Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Multiple weekly & monthly sessions
Registration Link: https://www.dbsadallas.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsadallas.org
DBSA MDSG New York – Online Groups
Schedule: Weekly & bi-weekly sessions
Registration Link: https://mdsg.org
Provider Website: https://mdsg.org
DBSA Northridge Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Weekly & ordinal sessions
Registration Link: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org
Provider Website: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org
DBSA Hamilton County (IN) – Online Groups
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Fridays; alternating Thursdays
Registration Link: https://www.dbsahcin.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsahcin.org
DBSA Overland Park (KS) – Online Group
Schedule: Tuesdays, weekly
Registration Link: https://www.dbsaop.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsaop.org
DBSA Greenwich (CT) – Online Group
Schedule: Fridays, weekly
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Contact Information
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
Media: [email protected]
Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance
Hope + Me – Free Virtual Peer Support Programs
Hope + Me provides free, peer-led mental health support online. Programs are welcoming, confidential, and designed to help people connect, learn, and feel supported.
Cost: Free (registration required; space may be limited)
Location: Online / virtual
Peer Support Warm Line
Talk with a trained peer supporter.
Phone: 1-888-486-8236
Weekly Virtual Peer Support Groups (Pacific Time)
General Peer Support — Mondays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
BIPOC Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Men’s Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Courage & Compassion (Depression) — 4th Monday, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Depression & Anxiety — Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Open Family Forum — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
General Peer Support — Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
LGBTQ+ Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Women’s Peer Support — Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
OCD Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — Fridays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Programs You Can Access Throughout the Month
These programs are available throughout the month and offer additional ways to get support, learn skills, or stay connected.
Youth Living Well (ages 16–29)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook OCD Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Family WRAP® — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Recovery-focused webinar series
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Mental health & well-being workshops for older adults (65+)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
On-Demand and Recorded Resources
Recorded sessions and helpful resources you can access at any time.
Explore resources: https://hopeandme.org
About the Organization
Hope and Me – Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
2300 Yonge St, Suite 1600, Unit 17, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
Phone: 416-486-8046 | Toll-free: 1-888-486-8236
Important Note
This page is shared for information only. Schedules and availability may change. Please check directly with Hope + Me for the most up-to-date details.
RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL
Virtual Meeting Directory – Search Meetings By Day
7 Days A Week
Recovery International (RI) is a self-help mental health program that offers you a proven method to build and maintain your emotional health using cognitive behavioral tools.
To gain inner peace, you learn how to change the way you respond to people and everyday stressful situations. Additionally, you learn how to identify and manage negative or insecure thoughts and impulses that can lead to emotional distress and symptoms. These simple expressions and tools, called “spots” (page 3), are part of the Recovery Method.
We offer peer-led group meetings via phone, Zoom, chat and in-person. We encourage you to review this Newcomer Packet before attending your first meeting. We even have special meetings just for newcomers to learn RI concepts and the 4-Step Method. We hope you will consider joining us! Please find out more at RecoveryInternational.org/newcomers.
You can also phone our office at 312-337-5661 for more information or for help signing up
for a meeting
How to Find a Meeting
Recovery International meetings are held all over the country by Chat, Phone, Zoom, and Community (in-person). This page lists chat, phone and Zoom meetings in Eastern time by day or scroll down for in-person meetings only. You will have to adjust these times to the time zone you reside in. On average, meetings are 90 minutes but some may be shorter.
SEARCH BY MEETING DAY
SUNDAYS
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TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
SATURDAYS
ESPANOL
Meeting Structure
All Recovery International peer-led Support Meetings follow these five parts.
- Reading – The group reads from one of Dr. Abraham Low’s books or listens to one of the recorded lectures.
- Examples – Participants take turns describing an event from everyday life that caused distress. They explain how they used Recovery International tools to address their discomfort and control their responses.
- Spotting – After each example, other members offer comments, referred to as “spotting,” that highlight the example-giver’s use of Recovery International tools.
- Mutual Aid – At the end of the meeting is a time for informal discussion. It is a good time to ask about specific Recovery International “spots” that were discussed.
- Voluntary Contributions – Participants are asked at each meeting to help support the organization, with the suggested donation being $5 per meeting. However, no one is turned away due to inability to pay– this should not deter anyone from attending.
Recovery International will be the world’s premier provider of self-help training for mental health and wellness available to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Welcome to Well Connected
Call us directly at 877-797-7299.
Well Connected is a nationwide phone and online community that brings people age 60+
together to learn, laugh, and share experiences from the comfort of home.
Well Connected is a Front Porch service and is free of charge to individual members Front Porch is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live connected and fulfilled lives through community and innovation.
This is a community where you can explore, laugh, learn, and share experiences, building caring friendships along the way.
Well Connected is available 365 days a year, free of charge to participants 60 and up.
Call us directly at 877-797-7299.
Find a welcoming community and opportunities to engage with other older adults by phone or online. Our rewarding offerings include art, travel, music, reading, writing, support, meditation and more.
These programs are available by phone and online, for free, nationwide.
Questions? We’re here to help: 877-797-7299 / [email protected]
ILVSG TeleSupport
Monthly Group Support Sessions Held Over the Telephone
Contact the provider for the monthly meeting day
Description: ILVSG TeleSupport is a year-round program of monthly group support sessions held over the telephone. It is designed for low vision seniors in the United States who have no access to an in-person support group. A session typically includes a brief update on recent research and developments, followed by listening to and discussing the current month’s recorded ILVSG presentation. Each session includes the moderator and an average of 8-12 registered members.
Cost: Absolutely FREE!
Why Are We Doing This?
Information and human interaction are vital to maintaining quality of life when dealing with loss of vision. But, due to disability, lack of transportation, lack of Internet access, or inaccessibility of a live group, a large number of low vision seniors are being left out. This program is our way of reaching those people with the same resources and support we have been sharing with millions of others since 1998 through our website and public outreach programs.
Sponsor: Macular Degeneration Foundation
Moderator: Dan Roberts, Founding Director, Macular Degeneration Support
Presenters: Leading speakers on the topics of low vision care, research, low vision products, rehabilitation, and daily living with low vision.
Obligations of Membership: None. There are no attendance requirements, contracts, fees or required purchases.
How to Become a Member in 3 Easy Steps
Step 1: Email us at [email protected] or call 1-816-588-7747 with your name, email address (if one exists), and your phone number. Also, include your choice of a meeting time as seen below.
Step 2: The TeleSupport moderator, Dan Roberts, will invite you to be a guest at an upcoming session. He will give you the call-in number and the passcode to enter one of three identical 45-minute sessions. The times from which to choose are:
| Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 Noon |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 Noon | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Step 3: Make note of the time you have chosen, the call-in number, and the passcode. A monthly emailed newsletter will remind you of these numbers and of the dates for upcoming sessions; but if you do not receive email, having the information written on your calendar is a good idea.
Open Door Peer Support
Sundays 2-3PM PST
Virtual
How might we find support in a world that feels less welcoming of our own personal struggles? It can be a challenge finding a space to share what’s going on inside. So much in the world has changed and continues to change still. This can be a cold, alienating feeling. But the good news is that you aren’t alone in your feelings. Come give us a chance and share what you need to. We’re here to listen, understand, and provide validation in a judgement-free space.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94662476019
Meeting ID: 946 6247 6019
Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line
Video Phone with ASL
Available 24/7/365
Call VP (321) 800-3323
Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) shared deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
- Crisis Line for VideoPhone users who use American Sign Language (available 24/7): (321) 800-DEAF (321-800-3323)
- SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Hotline:
- TTY Hotline: 800-846-8517
- VideoPhone Hotline: 800-985-5990
- ASL NOW Button goes to link: https://vibrant.aslnow.io/app/8/10004
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline (988):
- Link for Deaf and/or HoH information: https://988lifeline.org/deaf-hard-of-hearing-hearing-loss/
- Text or Chat with a counselor 24/7
- TTY Hotline: 800-799-4889
- Crisis text chatline:
- free, available 24/7, sometimes has Deaf counselors available
- text START to 741741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- E-mail: [email protected]
- TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (24/7 hotline)
- VP: 1-855-812-1001 (Monday to Friday 9AM—5PM Pacific Standard Time
Link to DeafLead: https://www.deaflead.org/services/mental-health-services/
Link to Bridges Oregon: https://bridgesoregon.org/ Call, Text, or FaceTime: 971-375-0672 VideoPhone: 503-339-3566
You matter. You are not alone. Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference. You deserve support.
If you know or find additional resources, please share. If you have feedback, please share.
Email us at: [email protected]
“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”
― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers
Online Multiple Sclerosis Communities
Message Boards Virtual Spaces available 24/7
The National MS Society Facebook Community
In this space, everyone affected by MS can share, comment and connect with other members while also learning about health and wellness, symptom management and other MS-specific topics Join the Community
The Black MS Experience Facebook Community
The Black MS Experience online community provides a virtual opportunity for the Black MS community to forge powerful connections, offer support and share experiences to give voice to the unique needs of the Black community living with MS.Join the Community
The Mighty: Multiple Sclerosis Connections
We’ve partnered with The Mighty to create a safe space for people to share their MS experiences, discover resources and support others along their MS Journey. Preview the community, create an account on The Mighty and join the Multiple Sclerosis Connections group.Join the Community
Society-Affiliated Online Communities
The Multiple Sclerosis Discord Group offers an international community with open, live chatting 24/7 and monthly virtual meetups. This volunteer-led community offers accessible peer and MS group support for all stages of the disease, and separate support channels for family of people living with MS. Discord, a popular online communication platform, hosts the group.
The ms life community is an online community for those impacted by MS. This volunteer-led community offers a supportive and empowering community for those living with MS, whether they’re recently diagnosed, navigating life with MS or supporting a loved one living with the disease.
Support Group and Connection Program Finder
Virtual and In person Meetings
Use the online connection finder to select from 54 virtual support groups, including those offered in Spanish.
Participants can choose from the following topics
- Black
- Carepartner
- Cognitive behavioral Therapy
- Emotional Wellness
- Exercise
- Hispanic/Latinx
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Newly Diagnosed
- Nutrition
- Recreation
- Those Affected by MS
- Women
- Young Adults
To use the finder, Go to the Find Support Groups and Connection Program Page
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs
Phone emotional peer support line for blind person
833-932-3931
Eye2Eye is not a crisis helpline nor is it intended as a substitute for professional health care.
Rutgers has launched the nation’s first peer support helpline for the legally blind and their families.
Eye2Eye – 833-932-3931 (83-EYE2EYE-1) – is staffed 24/7 by peer support specialists who are legally blind and understand the challenges callers face.
The program, which is funded by a grant from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind, serves residents in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The helpline assists people with vision impairments and blindness to work through some practical and emotional challenges associated with losing vision. Services include peer support, clinical assessment and referrals to resources for help with mental health, employment, and technology. The program also offers callers resilience training to promote wellness, strength, and self-care.
Recent studies show that one-third of people with vision loss suffer from depression and anxiety. This risk has gone largely unaddressed in the medical community, which has focused more on the practical problems faced by the visually impaired, such as finding employment and navigating everyday tasks, said Steven Silverstein, a clinical psychologist and vision researcher who co-directs the program with Cherie Castellano, the National Peer Support Call Center program director at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The Eye2Eye peers all have different forms of visual impairments, and these began at different times during their lives. This allows for a ‘cultural connection’ between callers with a wide range of vision problems and life concerns, and our peer counselors.”
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
Postpartum Depression Warmlines
These services provide emotional support, guidance, and connection 24 hours a day.
24/7 Support Resources
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Availability: Available 24 hours/day
Phone: 1-800-944-4773 (Call) / Text 800-944-4773 (EN/ES)
24/7 phone and text support, peer-led and clinician-moderated groups, multilingual resources, and referrals for postpartum depression, anxiety, and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Registration Link: https://postpartum.net/
Provider Website: https://postpartum.net/
WellMama Oregon Warmline
Availability: Available 24 hours/day
Phone: 1-800-896-0410
Oregon-based perinatal mental health warmline providing emotional support, peer connection, and navigation to local and statewide services for pregnant and postpartum people.
Registration Link: https://www.wellmama.help/
Provider Website: https://www.wellmama.help/
Perinatal Support of Washington Warmline
Availability: Available 24 hours/day
Phone: 1-888-404-7763
Statewide Washington warmline offering 24/7 emotional support, information, and referrals related to perinatal mental health for parents and caregivers.
Registration Link: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Provider Website: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Description: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America is a national nonprofit organization focused on improving the prevention, treatment, and care of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and related mental health conditions. ADAA serves individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals by providing evidence-based education, peer support opportunities, and access to mental health resources and professional care information.
Website: https://adaa.org
Office Phone: (240) 485-1001
Email: [email protected]
Online Peer Support Communities
ADAA offers free, anonymous, peer-to-peer online support communities for people affected by anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. These communities are moderated for safety and connection and are not a substitute for professional mental health care.
ADAA Anxiety and Depression Support Community (English)
A peer support space for individuals living with anxiety disorders, depression, and related mental health conditions.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/anxiety-depression-support
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
ADAA Apoyo para Ansiedad y Depresión (Español)
A Spanish-language peer support community for people experiencing anxiety and depression.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/ansiedad-depresion-apoyo
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
ADAA Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support Community
A dedicated peer community for individuals living with Major Depressive Disorder.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/mdd-support
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
ADAA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Community
A peer support community for individuals recovering from PTSD and trauma.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/ptsd-support
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
Safety and Professional Care Resources
United States: Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
International: https://findahelpline.com
Professional care: ADAA Therapist Directory
DBSA Online Support Groups
DBSA online support groups offer people living with depression or bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, discuss coping strategies, and support one another with hope. All groups are free of charge.
DBSA National Support Groups on HeyPeers
You can choose from over 130 different online groups hosted on the Heypeers platform using the link provided below:
Choose from groups by day and time and audience
Use This Link To Find General Support Groups
DBSA Identity-Focused Online Support Groups
In addition to our general support groups, we offer identity-focused groups.
Designed to be welcoming and supportive spaces, these groups offer participants the chance to discuss shared experiences and find community with others walking a similar path to wellness. These groups are available via Zoom and other platforms.
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Faith Based Community
Crisis
If you are having thoughts of death or suicide, call 988 or text DBSA to 741-741.
If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
DBSA National Online Support Groups
Provider: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
Media Contact: [email protected]
Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance
All events are free, online, and recurrence-aware. Times normalized to PST.
DBSA Rural Community Peer Support Group (HeyPeers)
Schedule: Mondays (weekly), evening
Registration Link: https://heypeers.com
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Louisville – Family & Friends (Online)
Schedule: Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 PM PST
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Louisville – LGBTQ+ (Online)
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM PST
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Portland Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Multiple weekly online groups
Registration Link: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com/support/
Provider Website: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com
DBSA California State Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Daily recurring sessions
Registration Link: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org
DBSA Dallas Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Multiple weekly & monthly sessions
Registration Link: https://www.dbsadallas.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsadallas.org
DBSA MDSG New York – Online Groups
Schedule: Weekly & bi-weekly sessions
Registration Link: https://mdsg.org
Provider Website: https://mdsg.org
DBSA Northridge Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Weekly & ordinal sessions
Registration Link: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org
Provider Website: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org
DBSA Hamilton County (IN) – Online Groups
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Fridays; alternating Thursdays
Registration Link: https://www.dbsahcin.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsahcin.org
DBSA Overland Park (KS) – Online Group
Schedule: Tuesdays, weekly
Registration Link: https://www.dbsaop.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsaop.org
DBSA Greenwich (CT) – Online Group
Schedule: Fridays, weekly
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Contact Information
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
Media: [email protected]
Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance
Hope + Me – Free Virtual Peer Support Programs
Hope + Me provides free, peer-led mental health support online. Programs are welcoming, confidential, and designed to help people connect, learn, and feel supported.
Cost: Free (registration required; space may be limited)
Location: Online / virtual
Peer Support Warm Line
Talk with a trained peer supporter.
Phone: 1-888-486-8236
Weekly Virtual Peer Support Groups (Pacific Time)
General Peer Support — Mondays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
BIPOC Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Men’s Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Courage & Compassion (Depression) — 4th Monday, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Depression & Anxiety — Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Open Family Forum — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
General Peer Support — Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
LGBTQ+ Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Women’s Peer Support — Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
OCD Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — Fridays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Programs You Can Access Throughout the Month
These programs are available throughout the month and offer additional ways to get support, learn skills, or stay connected.
Youth Living Well (ages 16–29)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook OCD Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Family WRAP® — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Recovery-focused webinar series
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Mental health & well-being workshops for older adults (65+)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
On-Demand and Recorded Resources
Recorded sessions and helpful resources you can access at any time.
Explore resources: https://hopeandme.org
About the Organization
Hope and Me – Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
2300 Yonge St, Suite 1600, Unit 17, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
Phone: 416-486-8046 | Toll-free: 1-888-486-8236
Important Note
This page is shared for information only. Schedules and availability may change. Please check directly with Hope + Me for the most up-to-date details.
RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL
Virtual Meeting Directory – Search Meetings By Day
7 Days A Week
Recovery International (RI) is a self-help mental health program that offers you a proven method to build and maintain your emotional health using cognitive behavioral tools.
To gain inner peace, you learn how to change the way you respond to people and everyday stressful situations. Additionally, you learn how to identify and manage negative or insecure thoughts and impulses that can lead to emotional distress and symptoms. These simple expressions and tools, called “spots” (page 3), are part of the Recovery Method.
We offer peer-led group meetings via phone, Zoom, chat and in-person. We encourage you to review this Newcomer Packet before attending your first meeting. We even have special meetings just for newcomers to learn RI concepts and the 4-Step Method. We hope you will consider joining us! Please find out more at RecoveryInternational.org/newcomers.
You can also phone our office at 312-337-5661 for more information or for help signing up
for a meeting
How to Find a Meeting
Recovery International meetings are held all over the country by Chat, Phone, Zoom, and Community (in-person). This page lists chat, phone and Zoom meetings in Eastern time by day or scroll down for in-person meetings only. You will have to adjust these times to the time zone you reside in. On average, meetings are 90 minutes but some may be shorter.
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Meeting Structure
All Recovery International peer-led Support Meetings follow these five parts.
- Reading – The group reads from one of Dr. Abraham Low’s books or listens to one of the recorded lectures.
- Examples – Participants take turns describing an event from everyday life that caused distress. They explain how they used Recovery International tools to address their discomfort and control their responses.
- Spotting – After each example, other members offer comments, referred to as “spotting,” that highlight the example-giver’s use of Recovery International tools.
- Mutual Aid – At the end of the meeting is a time for informal discussion. It is a good time to ask about specific Recovery International “spots” that were discussed.
- Voluntary Contributions – Participants are asked at each meeting to help support the organization, with the suggested donation being $5 per meeting. However, no one is turned away due to inability to pay– this should not deter anyone from attending.
Recovery International will be the world’s premier provider of self-help training for mental health and wellness available to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Welcome to Well Connected
Call us directly at 877-797-7299.
Well Connected is a nationwide phone and online community that brings people age 60+
together to learn, laugh, and share experiences from the comfort of home.
Well Connected is a Front Porch service and is free of charge to individual members Front Porch is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live connected and fulfilled lives through community and innovation.
This is a community where you can explore, laugh, learn, and share experiences, building caring friendships along the way.
Well Connected is available 365 days a year, free of charge to participants 60 and up.
Call us directly at 877-797-7299.
Find a welcoming community and opportunities to engage with other older adults by phone or online. Our rewarding offerings include art, travel, music, reading, writing, support, meditation and more.
These programs are available by phone and online, for free, nationwide.
Questions? We’re here to help: 877-797-7299 / [email protected]
ILVSG TeleSupport
Monthly Group Support Sessions Held Over the Telephone
Contact the provider for the monthly meeting day
Description: ILVSG TeleSupport is a year-round program of monthly group support sessions held over the telephone. It is designed for low vision seniors in the United States who have no access to an in-person support group. A session typically includes a brief update on recent research and developments, followed by listening to and discussing the current month’s recorded ILVSG presentation. Each session includes the moderator and an average of 8-12 registered members.
Cost: Absolutely FREE!
Why Are We Doing This?
Information and human interaction are vital to maintaining quality of life when dealing with loss of vision. But, due to disability, lack of transportation, lack of Internet access, or inaccessibility of a live group, a large number of low vision seniors are being left out. This program is our way of reaching those people with the same resources and support we have been sharing with millions of others since 1998 through our website and public outreach programs.
Sponsor: Macular Degeneration Foundation
Moderator: Dan Roberts, Founding Director, Macular Degeneration Support
Presenters: Leading speakers on the topics of low vision care, research, low vision products, rehabilitation, and daily living with low vision.
Obligations of Membership: None. There are no attendance requirements, contracts, fees or required purchases.
How to Become a Member in 3 Easy Steps
Step 1: Email us at [email protected] or call 1-816-588-7747 with your name, email address (if one exists), and your phone number. Also, include your choice of a meeting time as seen below.
Step 2: The TeleSupport moderator, Dan Roberts, will invite you to be a guest at an upcoming session. He will give you the call-in number and the passcode to enter one of three identical 45-minute sessions. The times from which to choose are:
| Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 Noon |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 Noon | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Step 3: Make note of the time you have chosen, the call-in number, and the passcode. A monthly emailed newsletter will remind you of these numbers and of the dates for upcoming sessions; but if you do not receive email, having the information written on your calendar is a good idea.