Support Groups

All Client Support Groups have been cancelled until further notice in response to the coronavirus. To see other steps we're taking to protect clients and staff during this public health crisis, visit our coronavirus page


We offer a range of client groups at our Downtown and West Baltimore clinics designed to support you. From smoking cessation and stress reduction groups to our popular Art Expressions Group...there is a little something for everyone. And all are welcome. You do not need to be engaged in care here at Health Care for the Homeless to attend.

**Updated February 2020. A printable version of these lists to give to clients are available here: Downtown and West Baltimore. 

Downtown 

Monday

Time      

Group       

Location

Facilitator

Description

8-9 a.m.                                                           

Stress Reduction Group                                                                           

1st-floor group room 1                                                                

Deirdre Hoey                                                                                                     

Learn strategies for reducing stress that you can use anywhere, anytime

9-10 a.m.

Alumni Group

1st-floor group room 2 

Clients with staff support from the addictions team                                                                                                   

If you have completed our Addictions Phase Group, join us for ongoing peer support

2-3:15 p.m.

Mindfulness with Art

1st-floor group room 1

Johanna Galat

Express yourself creatively through art! All skill levels are welcome- no experience needed. Supplies are provided.

 

Tuesday

Time

Group

Location

Facilitator

Description

9-10 a.m.

 

 

Second Opinion Group

1st-floor group room 2

Celena Hoey

Join us for support in managing your substance and behavioral health issues

11:45 a.m. -1 p.m.                           

B'More Housing for All (advocacy group)

1st-floor group room 2

Malcolm Williams

Advocate for yourself and others—and be a part of helping end homelessness for all

1-2:15 p.m.

Stress Reduction Yoga

3rd-floor group room A&B

Deirdre Hoey

Relax in a yoga class led by a certified yoga teacher; beginners welcome—mats provided 

 

Wednesday

Time

Group

Location

Facilitator

Description

8-9 a.m.

Stress Reduction Group

1st-floor group room 1

Karen Ross Taylor

Learn how mindfulness, meditation and guided imagery can help manage and lower stress. No experience or referral required - all clients welcome 

9-10 a.m.

Anger Management Group

1st-floor phase group room 2

Terrie Free-Storrer

Learn important skills to manage your anger

10-10:45 a.m.

Bridge Group

1st-floor group room 1

Clementine Alford and Caitlin Synovec

Learn important skills for your transition into housing and receive a free gift if you complete all sessions

11 a.m.-12 p.m

How to Apply for Benefits Group

3rd-floor group room B

Erica Brown and Eva Hendrix-Shovlin

Learn how to create a quality social security disability application. We will help you navigate and prepare for the process.

1-2 p.m.

Grupo de Apoyo para los Hispanohablantes

Primer piso cuarto 1

 Lilian Amaya

Un grupo para los quien hablan espaƱol y quieren apoyo, ayuda y/o educacion sobre los servicios que tenemos en la clinica y lo que hay en la comunidad.

2-3:15 p.m.

Mindfulness with Art

1st-floor group room 1

Gretchen Tome

Express yourself creatively through art! All skill levels are welcome- no experience needed. Supplies are provided.

 

Thursday

Time

Group

Location

Facilitator

Description

9-10 a.m.

Quit Smoking through Stress Reduction

1st-floor group room 2

Haley Croney

Quit smoking for good and get the chance to win a gift card or other small prize at every session 

 

Friday

Time

Group

Location

Facilitator

Description

1-2:15 p.m

Stress Reduction Yoga

3rd-floor group room A&B

Deirdre Hoey

Relax in a yoga class led by a certified yoga teacher. Beginners welcome—mats provided

         

select groups

     

*Please note that clients must be referred to join the groups below. Email the facilitators for more information. 

 

Tuesday, 11-11:45 a.m.

Be Well Client Support Group

3rd-floor group room

Michele Martin Jones

Focus on wellness through seminars spanning finance, community involvement, stress reduction, spirituality, physical care and more

Times vary

Cooking Group

Locations vary 

Caitlin Synovec

Learn basic cooking skills,healthy meal planning and health education basics in a group setting

West Baltimore

Thursday

Time      

Group       

Location

Facilitator

Description

10-11 a.m.                                                           

Naloxone Training & Recovery Education Group                                                                          

Multi-purpose room                                                                

David Hunter                                                                                                  

Learn how to administer Naloxone (Narcan). Receive support with treatment planning & resources.

10-11 a.m.

NOTE: MEETS EVERY TWO WEEKS

Advocacy Group

Multi-purpose room

Malcolm Williams and David Hunter

Advocate for yourself and others—and be a part of helping end homelessness for all

 

 

Do you have updates to this list? Contact Christina Benoit