Our Free Support Groups
Our current support groups are listed below. We add new ones from time to time so check back! And check out The Hub's regional list of peer support groups here. There are groups for individuals who are struggling and separate groups for their family & friends who are also affected.
Alternatives to Suicide Support Group
Every Tuesday at 7pm
A free, non-judgmental, non-clinical, peer-led, and confidential drop-in space where people can share difficult thoughts and feelings around suicidal ideation / experience or self harm without being assumed to have an illness and without fear of involuntary intervention. Our group meets virtually via Zoom, every Tuesday night. Click below to get the link. For other peer-led suicide ​​​​prevention meetings and supports, see our Suicide Prevention resources. ​​​
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Every Other Thursday at 10 am via zoom
Our Alzheimer caregivers’ support group is a lifeline for families. It is a place to turn to for advice and encouragement to help feel connected and give caregivers a sense of belonging and purpose. The group helps put our own experiences living with dementia in perspective and provides support and encouragement to move beyond a diagnosis. We share feelings confidentially, make friends, get help navigating the health care and legal systems, and learn from one another.
To learn more, call or text Tom at 203-216-1800.
SMART Friends & Family Group
Thursdays from 6pm-7pm on Zoom
SMART Recovery Family & Friends is a free weekly support group to provide people with the tools they need to effectively support their loved one, without supporting that person's addictive or harmful behaviors. SMART F&F is based on the CRAFT model, which is effective at helping someone acknowledge they need treatment. This weekly group will help you develop the coping skills you need and allow you to regain your peace of mind.
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1:1 Peer Support for Teens and Young Adults
By Appointment
Our CT Support Group project manager, Quinn, is offering free individual peer support to teens and young adults in Connecticut. Quinn is a young adult Recovery Support Specialist trained in Intentional Peer Support. They draw from their own experiences to connect with participants and support them in moving towards their goals. To meet with Quinn, email qjannetty@positivedirections.org or text
(475) 999-2605.
SMART Recovery (Adult Group)
Tuesdays from 6pm-7pm on Zoom
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Looking to break free of negative self-talk or harmful habits, or to cope with anxiety or addiction? SMART Recovery can help. SMART Recovery is a free facilitated weekly support group where you will learn practical psychology-based tools and gain social supports to help you create successful, long-term, changes in your life. SMART Recovery teaches you how to: build and maintain the motivation to change; cope with urges; manage your thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and ultimately live a balanced life. RSVP on our Events page to be on the email list, or get the link below: