Our social groups are designed to offer a network of support and to provide a safe space for individuals to thrive.
Active Social Groups
Our social groups are designed to meet your needs. All are welcome! You do not have to be a client at the Damien Center to join us. Check out our currently active groups below. Please contact us by clicking the link to enroll in any of these groups, or email Resource Coordinator Robin Thompson at [email protected].
The Trans and Non-Binary Social Group is an open support group for Trans and Non-Binary individuals. The group will create a safe space for Trans and Non-binary folks to come to receive encouragement and talk about real life situations to increase resilience and strengths. The group is created to help reduce isolation and create a sense of belonging.
- Every Tuesday, Fourth Tuesdays we meet at Tube Factory Art Space (1125 Cruft Street, 46203)
- Runs from 6p - 7:30p
- Contact: Robin Thompson ([email protected])
The Women’s Empowerment Social Group will be a space where women who engage with the Damien Center can come to talk about everyday struggles and have a safe space to open up about what is happening in their lives.
- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:30a - 12p Damien Center Board Room
- Contact: Robin Thompson ([email protected])
The Positive Living Social Group is a space for those living and thriving with HIV to find peer support, share their journey, and connect with their community.
- Every Tuesday
- 11:00a - 12:30p
- Arsenal Boardroom
- Contact: Robin Thompson ([email protected])
The Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) Social Group is an open group for nonmonogamous and polyamorous individuals. The group will create a safe space for folks to receive encouragement, support, and talk about real life situations to increase resilience and strength. The group is created to help reduce isolation, meet other ENM people, and create a sense of belonging. Sexual health supplies will also be available.
- Every Saturday
- 1:00p - 2:30p
- Arsenal Boardroom
Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a science-based program that aims to help people recover and gain independence from any addictive behavior, including alcohol, smoking, drugs, gambling, sex, shopping, and so on. We will talk about how to build and maintain motivation, cope with urges, manage our thoughts and behaviors, and live a balanced life.
SMART is not a 12-step program. Religious and spiritual beliefs and practices are a personal choice in your recovery and not an inherent part of the program.
- Meets every Thursday
- 6:00p - 7:30p
- Arsenal Boardroom
This group will be a space where Latino/a/e people can come to talk about everyday struggles and have a safe space to open up about what is happening in their lives. The group will be conducted mainly in Spanish.
Este grupo será un espacio donde la gente latina puede venir a hablar de luchas cotidianas y tienen un espacio seguro para abrirse sobre lo que está sucediendo en sus vidas. El grupo se realizará principalmente en español.
- 1ER & 3ER Miércoles (1st & 3rd Wednesday)
- 6:00p - 7:00p
- Arsenal Boardroom
