Affinity and Support Groups
The Momentum Center offers Affinity and Support Groups that are FREE, Confidential, and OPEN to all!
Grand Haven Location
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS, CAREGIVERS AND LOVED ONES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. Loved ones help one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Group members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental health challenges.
Where: Momentum Center (401 N. 7th Street, Grand Haven, MI)
Date: 2nd Tuesday of the Month
When: 6-7:15pm
Questions: 616-414-9111 or hello@momentumcentergh.org
SMART RECOVERY GROUP
Recovery through Self-Empowerment: Our purpose is to help participants gain independence from any addictive behavior. We believe that individuals seeking recovery should be fully informed about the range of recovery options and free to choose among them. Our program encourages participants to take responsibility for their own recovery. Our meetings support their capacity to regulate their own behavior.
Mutual Help: As participants progress in recovery their focus can shift to enjoying the activities of a healthy, fulfilling and productive life, including the satisfaction of assisting new participants in SMART Recovery.
Where: Momentum Center (401 N. 7th Street, Grand Haven)
When: Every Thursday 12-1:30pm
Questions: Call the Momentum Center 616-414-9111
https://www.smartrecovery.org/
SUPPORT GROUP FOR LOSS DUE TO ADDICTION
An opportunity to share stories and discover resources with others who have lost someone due to addiction. Including but not limited to death due to: drug overdose, addiction-related disease, and suicide. The peer support group will be led by Marcia Rappleye.
Where: Momentum Center (401 N. 7th Street, Grand Haven)
Date: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month
When: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Questions: Call the Momentum Center 616-414-9111 or 616-632-4775
BURNOUT AFFINITY GROUP
A discussion group inspired by the book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, by the Nagoski Sisters
Part circle processing, part support, part book club, part friendship.
Reading the book is not required.
Where: Momentum Center (401 N. 7th Street, Grand Haven)
When: 3rd Friday of each month 6:30pm-7:30pm
Questions: Call the Momentum Center 616-414-9111 or 616-632-4775
Holland Location
MENTAL ILLNESS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
Recovery is the key to mental wellness. The recovery group is a safe space to discuss mental illness symptoms, challenges and experiences while shifting the focus to wellness and recovery. Providing information on trauma, advocating for oneself within the mental health system and learning to balance everyday life are a few ways to explore the possibility of recovery; living to live again! This support group is led by Tre’ Burnett, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Where: 345 W 14th Street Holland, MI 49423
Date: Third Thursday of the Month (See Calendar)
When: 7-8pm
Questions: Call the Momentum Center 616-414-9111 or Contact Tre’ at Tre@MomentumCenterGH.org
VIRTUAL NARCAN TRAINING
The Grand Rapids Red Project is made up of community members who are passionate advocates and activists in the fight against HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and accidental overdose. We are a diverse group in every sense of the word, and we celebrate that fact. To stop the spread of HIV , Hepatitis C, prevent unnecessary fatalities from overdose and to encourage the overall health of our community, it will take all of us, from all walks of life, experiences and choices, doing our part and taking a piece of ownership in the process.
The Red Project offers Naloxone (also known as Narcan) for FREE to individuals, family members, and friends who want to be prepared for loved one who may be at risk. The prescription, a brief training, and the medication is provided on site by knowledgeable Red Project staff and volunteers.