A Journey to Healing

Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Eddylees Guzman, 716-836-0822 ext. 164 or email at eguzman@wnyil.org contact to register.

We will bring awareness, education, and support surrounding addiction to families who are struggling with a loved one’s addiction. Participants will learn how to set healthy boundaries, learn the stages of grief & loss, model coping skills, and the importance of self-care.

Positive Perspective

Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Bobbie Fullenweider, 716-836-0822 ext. 129 or email at bfullenweider@wnyil.org contact to register.

How do we change our thinking? Let’s find the positive in this very negative world!

Building Foundations of Recovery
Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Addict 2 Addict, Family 2 Family Peer Support Group
Eddylees Guzman, 836-0822 ext. 164 or email at eguzman@wnyil.org contact to register.
This is an all-inclusive group supporting multiple pathways of recovery to educate individuals of the resources available to help them develop a strong foundation to their recovery.

Hand & Hand
Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Ashanti Brown, 716-836-0822 ext. 160 or email at ashbrown@wnyil.org contact to register.
Reaching out to the community with a trauma and support group.

MICA (Mental Illness Chemical Addition) Group
1^st and 3^rd Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Brett Dunbar, 836-0822 ext. 509, or email at bdunbar@wnyil.org contact to register.
Learn how to understand and challenge both mental illness and chemical addiction.

Virtual Open Mic: Freedom of Expression
Starting, September 1^st, 2022
1^st and 3^rd Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Lisa Maria Cruz, 716-836-0822 ext. 520 or email at lmcruz@wnyil.org contact to register.
People can freely express themselves through spoken word, singing, playing musical instruments, theater, dance and comedy.

Walk with Me
Addict 2 Addict, Family 2 Family Peer Support Group
Fridays, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Eddylees Guzman, 836-0822 ext. 164 or email at eguzman@wnyil.org contact to register.
We will meet with individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and their family members to discuss effective communication, conflict resolution, trust building, co-dependency recovery and coping skills. 

Hope Heals Family Support Group
Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Sparks of Hope, 107 Main St, Hamburg, NY 14075
Alan Tomaski, atomaski@wnyil.org or 716-931-0380 to register. Please wear a face covering for the duration of the group.
As family members, our pain grows as we watch our loved ones suffering from substance abuse. The confusion on how to help can be overwhelming. Anger and fear become a part of our everyday lives.

In-Person SMART Recovery
Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Revive Wesleyan of Hamburg, 4999 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY 14075
Alan Tomaski, atomaski@wnyil.org or 716-931-0380 to register. Please wear a face covering for the duration of the group. (Room is open 30 minutes before and after group.)
Our goal is to help individuals gain independence from addictive behavior and lead meaningful and satisfying lives.

Healing Families
Every other Friday 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Rural Outreach Center, 730 Olean Road, East Aurora, 14052
|Alan Tomaski, atomaski@wnyil.org or 716-931-0380 to register. Please wear a face covering for the duration of the group.
Come join us for our peer family support group. We can help rebuild our lives after the devastation of substance use in our homes.

Wellness for All Group
Every other Friday starting on July 1, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Amity Club, 340 Military Road, Buffalo, NY 14207.
Randy Oaks, 716-836-0822 ext. 182 or roaks@wnyil.org to register.
Peer support group for socializing. A pool table, dart board and television are available. Drinks and snacks can be purchased on site.

Support Group Sponsored by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Depression, Anxiety, OCD and Bipolar Support Group
Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Western New York Independent Living, 3108 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
Marie Therese Kersten, 716-435-0238 or jmtdkersten@yahoo.com.
Open to anyone with any mental health challenge. Please call before attending for the first time.

An important note about the RSVP process and privacy: 

To maintain your privacy, we do not publicly share the phone numbers and links to our virtual meetings. We will respect people's wishes to remain anonymous.