Beyond the Therapy Room: Additional Support Resources

Peer Support Resources

Peer Respite Directory - voluntary, short-term, overnight programs that provides community-based, non-clinical crisis support

Stubborn Survivors - Peer-led support& Community Care by and for marginalized trauma survivors, offering free and low-cost ways to connect

Wildflower Alliance - grassroots Peer Support, Advocacy, and Training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights, offering online & phone support options

Yarrow Collective - free, drop in peer support groups (based in Colorado, hosted online)

Fireweed Collective - sliding scale & peer-led virtual spaces where folks can connect, and offer mutual aid with others who share similar life experiences and struggles.

Local and/or Virtual Support Groups

Digital flyer for Heart's Compass Meditation Class, a donation-based daily meditation challenge to cultivate peace via Zoom, Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, with a QR code and by Farah Reynoso.

Heart's Compass Meditation Group (Virtual)

Drawing from the Gelug lineage of Buddhism, Farah Reynoso LMSW hosts a donation-based meditation, Heart's Compass, via Zoom as part of the Daily Meditation Challenge, every Tuesday at 8:00 PM (ET).

Flyer for an online therapy group titled 'Navigating Late-in-Life Queerness & Intimacy' targeting queer women in their 20s or 30s who came out later in life, offering weekly 1.5-hour sessions for $60 each to support coming out, self-acceptance, and addressing intimacy concerns, featuring a cartoon woman with a plant and hearts emerging from her head.

Navigating Late-in-Life Queerness & Intimacy (Virtual)

This group is for queer women in their 20s and 30s who came out later in life — this group will explore the unique journey of each individual in coming out as queer, and create space to discuss the particular challenges and opportunities this presents. Hosted by Tess Rose, LCSW Wednesdays, 10:15am-11:45am MST, online

Flyer for Neuroqueer, a mental health group for LGBTQ+ individuals who identify as neurodivergent, hosted by Nest Counseling Center. Features colorful rainbow background, group details, date and time, contact info, and a photo of Claire Olson.

Neuroqueer Group (Virtual)

A mental health group for LGBTQ+ individuals (18+) who identify as neurodivergent. This group provides a safe space to explore neurodiversity, build skills, expand strengths and gain community. Group topics change weekly and are geared towards the group members. Must live in California. Group meets via Zoom every Tuesday at 5pm (PDT).

Logo of Rooted Soul with a face inside a tree and the slogan "Raising the Mind, Body, Spirit."

Monthly Wellness Community & Healing Circle (Virtual)

Rooted Sol hosts monthly virtual healing circles and live pop up events for $15/month. From grounding rituals and mindfulness exercises to energy practices and conscious conversations, this space is designed to remind you that you are not alone on your journey.

Flyer for Queer BIPOC virtual group therapy, held biweekly on Tuesdays at 7pm. Features participation questions, therapist contact info, and a QR code. Includes colorful illustration of diverse women and the logo of Angeles Psychology Group.

Queer BIPOC Progress Group

A process group where intersectionality is part of the conversation for queer BIPOC folks. A space to discuss otherness experienced in white queer spaces or hetero spaces of our own cultures, navigating expectations of family and culture, connection and belonging via shared experiences, and topics such as identity and relationships. Virtual and for those located in California. 90 minute sessions every other Tuesday. 

Flyer for a Chronic Pain & Illness Support Group meeting via Zoom. Meets every second Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.; $20 per session. Features a photo of a smiling woman with glasses, and details about support, validation, medical tips, and discussions. Email to register at GuerreroMentalHealth@gmail.com. Facilitated by Alicia Guerrero, supervised by B. Kendall, at Nest Counseling Center.

Chronic Pain & Illness Group (Virtual)

Every other Saturday from 10am-11am via ZOOM. Led by Alicia Guerrero, AMFT. This is a weekly group for people who struggle with chronic pain/illness and would like support without shame.