From newborns to seniors and everyone in between – MVCS is here for Island families, caregivers, and individuals when they need us.
Support groups can be psychotherapeutic, psycho-educational or supportive.
Looking for more information on meeting times or any particular groups? Check the calendar or call the contact person identified in the group description.
Caregiver Support Group
A support group for caregivers caring for a loved one with a physical illness or dementia. The group provides a forum for caregivers to meet and connect with others in similar circumstances. Group support and discussions include topics such as wellness, meditation, challenges, and joys of caregiving, reducing stress and increasing knowledge on caregiving issues and needs. Group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 10:30am-12:00pm.
Phone: 508-693-7900 x320
Immigration Resource Center
The Immigration Resource Center provides free/low cost legal counsel and assistance for immigrants and their families. Services are accredited and fully confidential based on your needs and regardless of your legal status.
Phone: +1 (508) 771-1727
MV Family Center
The Family Center hosts parent support groups, family activities, and monthly parent-education events. View the Family Center’s calendar for a full list of current groups.
Contact: Haley Hines
Phone: 508-693-7900 x 512
Youth Pride MV
Monthly hang outs for 5th-8th graders who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ or an ALLY!
Contact: Ali Geroche
Email: ageroche@mvcommunityservices.org
Phone: 508-693-7900 x398
Novel CONNECTions
A non-traditional support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The group reads and discusses books with themes surrounding domestic and sexual violence, boundaries, interpersonal relationships, and family dynamics while promoting healthy relationships, empowerment, and self-care. The group focuses on themes related to healthy relationships and self-empowerment. Registration Required.
Contact: Emily Medeiros
Email: emedeiros@mvcommunityservices.org
Grupo de Apoio
A monthly support group held in Portuguese for Portuguese-speaking survivors.
Contact: Pricila Vilaca
Refuge Recovery
A mindfulness-based addiction recovery community that practices and utilizes Buddhist philosophy as the foundation of the recovery process. For more information, call 508-693-7900 x451.
Contact: Recovery Coach Services
Phone: 508-693-7900 x451
New Paths Support Group
New Paths is a program for adults who seek substance use support, and who may also experience co-occurring mental health disorders. The program includes a support group component (please note you must be enrolled in the program to attend the support group) – find out more here.
Veterans Support Group
Readjustment Counseling for War Veterans. Island Counseling Center offers focused individual and group services to returning war veterans. A support group meets weekly to discuss the challenges of reintegrating after the war experience.
Contact: Tom Bennett
Phone: 508-693-7900 ext. 216
Questions?
Give us a call at 508-693-7900 or email info@mvcommunityservices.org.