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Support Groups (Free)

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There a 7 Peer Support Groups. Information for all 7 groups, including when they meet, is located further down on this page.

There are 2 Peer Support Groups that are meeting in-person in the Phoenix Metropolitan area (Maricopa County). Their information is listed below.

And there are 5 groups that are meeting virtually as video meetings. Please sign up using the form below to learn more about the virtual/video support groups.

    *Please scroll down to see the list of the groups.

    The in-person groups are located throughout the greater Phoenix metropolitan area
    (Maricopa County). For individuals 18+ diagnosed with a mental illness.

    *Support groups are not meant to be a substitute for professional advice. We only offer help by sharing our own experiences.

    Road To Recovery

    Benefits of a Peer Support Group include:

    • A safe place for people to share their experience.
    • A place to get ideas on ways to cope.
    • A forum for mutual acceptance and self-discovery.
    • Being heard by sympathetic and empathetic people.
    • Get a better understanding of your illness.
    • Getting out of the house and not being alone.
    • Being able to connect & possibly make new friends.
    • An opportunity to reach out to others and benefit from the experience of those who have “been there.”
    • A place to remind ourselves that recovery is possible!

    You are not alone

    You are not alone.

    Peer Support Groups provide empowerment, support, information, education and socialization for individuals diagnosed with a mental illness.  They are for those living with a mental illness & facilitated by peers.  Also, family members and loved ones are welcome to come with their loved one to be of support for them.  While Peer Support Groups should not be considered as a substitute for treatment, they can often be a compliment to treatment.  The groups are FREE to attend and there is no registration required.


    Support Groups

    First Light (Peer Support Group)
    Bipolar & Depression
    Sun City West
    In-person meeting
    Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
    Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 13724 W. Meeker Blvd.,, Sun City West, 85375.  Room #2.  Take either Meeker or RH Johnson Blvd. to the intersection of Meeker & RH Johnson.  The church is across the street from the clock tower.  From the parking lot of the church, follow signs to the meeting rooms in the courtyard.  The group meets in room #2.
    Click here for directions to the group.
     
    Being Heard (Peer Support Group)
    For individuals with any mental disorder
    Mesa
    In-person meeting
    Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
    Copa Ridge, 737 W. Guadalupe Rd., Suite 122, Mesa, AZ 85210. It is between S. Extension Rd. & S. Country Club Dr. There is a parking lot.
    Click here for directions to the group.
     
    New Dawn Peer Support Group
    For anyone with any mental disorder
    Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
    (This is a video meeting)
    Please fill out the form above to get more information on how to attend.
     
    Bipolar Bears Peer Support Group
    Bipolar/Depression
    Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
    (This is a video meeting.)
    Please fill out the form above to get more information on how to attend.
     
    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group
    OCD
    2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
    (This is a video meeting.)
    Please fill out the form above to get more information on how to attend.
     
    New Horizons Peer Support Group
    For anyone with any mental disorder
    Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
    (This is a video meeting)
    Please fill out the form above to get more information on how to attend.
     
    Safe Passage Peer Support Group
    For anyone with any mental disorder
    Saturdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
    (This is a video meeting)
    Please fill out the form above to get more information on how to attend.


    Call Before You Attend…

    If this is your first time attending a group or for more information, please feel free to call Andy Arnowitz, Peer Support Group Coordinator, at 480-994-4407.


     

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    Educational Information

    • ADHD
      • ADHD – MHA
      • ADHD – NAMI
      • ADHD – NIMH
      • Publications About ADHD – NIMH
    • Anxiety Disorders
      • Anxiety Disorders – MHA
      • Anxiety Disorders – NAMI
      • Anxiety Disorders – NIMH
      • Anxiety in Older Adults – MHA
      • Generalized Anxiety Disorder – MHA
      • Generalized Anxiety Disorder – NIMH
      • Phobias – MHA
      • Publications About Anxiety Disorders – NIMH
      • Publications About Generalized Anxiety Disorder – NIMH
      • Publications About Social Phobia – NIMH
    • Bipolar Disorders
      • Bipolar Disorder – MHA
      • Bipolar Disorder – NAMI
      • Bipolar Disorder – NIMH
      • Mood Disorders – DBSA
      • Dealing Effectively with Bipolar Disorder – DBSA
      • Brochures for Bipolar Disorder – DBSA
      • More Educational Materials – DBSA
      • Find a Mental Health Professional – DBSA
      • Finding Peace of Mind – DBSA
      • Understanding Generic & Name Brand Drugs – DBSA
      • Next Steps – DBSA
      • Intro to Depression & Bipolar Disorder – DBSA
      • Guide to Depression & Bipolar Disorder – DBSA
      • Myths & Facts – DBSA
      • What is Bipolar Disorder? – NIMH
      • More About Bipolar Disorder – NAMI
      • Publications About Bipolar Disorder – NIMH
      • Suicide Prevention – DBSA
      • Wellness at Work – DBSA
      • Working Towards Wellness – DBSA
      • What to-do if you’ve been diagnosed – DBSA
    • Borderline Personality Disorder
      • What is Borderline Personality Disorder? – MHA
      • More About Borderline Personality Disorder – NAMI
      • Additional Information on Borderline Personality Disorder – NIMH
      • Publications on Borderline Personality Disorder – NIMH
    • Depression
      • Treatment-Resistant Depression – MHA
      • Depression Conditions – MHA
      • Depression & African Americans – MHA
      • Depression in Older Adults – MHA
      • Depression in the Workplace – MHA
      • Depression in Women – MHA
      • More About Depression – NAMI
      • What is Depression? – NIMH
      • Publications About Depression – NIMH
      • Postpartum Depression – MHA
    • Dissociative Disorder
      • What is Dissociation? – MHA
      • More About Dissociative Disorders – NAMI
    • Eating Disorders
      • Eating Disorders – NIMH
      • Learn | National Eating Disorders Association
      • What are Eating Disorders? – MHA
      • More About Eating Disorders – NAMI
      • Overview of Eating Disorders – NAMI
      • Publications About Eating Disorders – NIMH
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
      • What is OCD? – NIMH
      • More About OCD – NAMI
      • Additional Info About OCD – MHA
      • Books & Multimedia About OCD – International OCD Foundation
      • Publications About OCD – NIMH
      • Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) – MHA
    • Panic Disorder
      • What is Panic Disorder? – NIMH
      • More About Panic Disorder – MHA
    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
      • What is PTSD? – NIMH
      • More About PTSD – NAMI
      • Additional Info About PTSD – MHA
      • Publications About PTSD – NIMH
    • Schizoaffective Disorder
      • What is Schizoaffective Disorder? – NAMI
      • More About Schizoaffective Disorders – MHA
    • Schizophrenia
      • What is Schizophrenia? – NIMH
      • More About Schizophrenia – NAMI
      • What You Need to Know – MHA
      • Publications About Schizophrenia – NIMH
    • Substance Abuse
      • Addictions – MHA
      • What You Should Know – MHA
      • Dual Diagnosis – NAMI
      • Substance Abuse – MHA
    • Suicide Prevention
      • Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition
      • Risk of Suicide – NAMI
      • Who Is At Risk For Suicide? – NIMH
      • Preventing Suicide In Older Adults – MHA
    DBSA = Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
    MHA = Mental Health America
    NAMI = National Alliance on Mental Illness
    NIMH = National Institute on Mental Health

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