This is a topic based group that looks at various components of recovery. Veterans who attend the group are expected to participate in discussions about the varying aspects of recovery. (i.e. honesty, triggers, boundaries, relapse, etc.).

Facilitator: Russell Bell, LMSW

Telephone: 269-966-5600 ext. 31634

Group Capacity: 10

You can recover from Addiction! In this group you learn how to use specific Relapse and Prevention techniques for each state of relapse: Emotional, Mental and Physical.

 

The purpose of this group is to educate Veterans on how they can learn peer support skills to implement support groups or how to interact with a Veteran who is struggling with recovery. The group is interactive where Veterans are expected to share and examine their own experiences with recovery to better understand how to help others.

Facilitator: Russell Bell. LMSW

Tel. 269-966-5600 ext. 31634

Group Capacity: 10

A safe and supporting place for LGBTQIA Veterans to get to know one another, share stories, and be validated in their service, no matter what era.  Over the decades, the military has changed their stance on LGBTQIA service. Whether you served when it was forbidden, during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” or after DOMA was lifted and you could serve openly, let’s share stories and support one another.

Facilitator: Jackie Parrish

Contact: 269-873-2299

Zoom Group Group capacity: 12
 

This is a Peer led group focusing on learning and sharpening skills related to personal struggles in recovery due to trauma. While skills to deal with PTSD will certainly be a major aspect of this group, we will also focus on learning better ways to handle various aspects of our lives. Struggles with depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship issues and even health issues can result as an impact from trauma. We will discuss ways to handle life’s plentiful problems. This group pulls on the experience and expertise of the group members as well as the Peer facilitator.

Group Maximum Attendance: 12
Facilitator: Brent Larsen
Telephone: 269-966-5600 ext. 31832

Learn about the stages of grieving and the potential impacts on life during each stage. There is no pattern and the grieving process is unique to the individual. Learn to identify symptoms and characteristics within each stage and how to cope through the process.

 

Facilitator: Ebony Crane

 

To Register: Please contact Ebony Crane at 269.873.2236.

 

Format: Zoom

 

Group Capacity: 10

 

This group will cover topics such as trauma, substance use, coping skills, honesty, setting boundaries, healthy relationships, healing from anger, etc.

 

Facilitators: Deb Brunner (ext. 30073)

 

To Register: Please contact Deb Brunner at 269-966-5600, ext. 30073

 

Format: Video Connect

 

Target Audience: Residential Veterans

 

Capacity: 12

Advance Care Planning via Group Visits is a group discussion and workshop centered on creating healthcare goals that will inform your family and providers on YOUR preferences for care.
Veterans will learn how to complete a VA Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Advance Directive(s), as well as, discuss stressors/barriers related to healthcare and end of life conversations. Available for ALL Veterans, Spouses and their families.

Facilitator: Brandon Snyder, LLMSW

To Register: Call (269)966-5600 x 31978

Group Capacity: 7

Advocate for your fewllow Veterans! Meeting are held weekly (except for Federal Holidays), with voting every third Thursday of the month. Join virtually with the link provided. Contact Russell Bell (269)-966-5600, ext. 31634 for interest and more information.