All Groups at Granite State Monarchs are Free, Confidential, and Lead by Trained Peer Facilitators

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the groups or our programs.

 

 

Daily:

Meditation Group:

Explore various forms of meditation and relaxation with an experienced peer and staff facilitator. Start your mornings feeling focused and relaxed.
Weekday mornings (except Mondays and Wednesdays), 10:30am - 11:00 am.

 

Mondays:

Vocational and Educational Group:

Led by an experienced job developer, discover what your dream job is and take the steps to make it a reality.                               10:30 am - 11:30 am

 

Wrap-Up:

If you just want to learn more about W.R.A.P program (Wellness Recovery Action Plan), or if you have completed the program and would like some support on attaining your recovery goals, we invite you to this interesting group. Facilitated by trained staff.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

 

Empowerment Group:

In this peer facilitated group you will expand your personal and political power, become a more effective advocate for yourself and others, take control of your health, your future, and your life!
1:15 - 2:15 PM

 

Peer Support and Healing Group:

A recovery and healing focused support group for mental health consumers.
2:30 pm - 3:30

 

 

NAMI Connection Recoveery Support Group:

Run by consumers for consumers based on the principal of RECOVERY held here at GSM, 64 Beaver Street               5:30 - 7:00 pm               

 

Tuesdays: 

Weekly Walk (during pleasant weather)/Fitness and Wellness:

Share and learn wellness strategies, relaxation, and meditation techniques.                                                               11:00 AM - 12:00 pm

Love Group: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays

Discover how love for self,nature, animals, and others makes a difference in recovery.                                              1:15 - 2:15 pm

Spirituality Group: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

A safe and non-denominational discussion about how spirituality effects our lives.                                                 1:15 - 2:15

Did You Know?:

If you've ever wondered "How do I do that?" and want to really find out, we invite you to this informational group on a variety of practical topics.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

 

Wednesdays: 

Music Appreciation:

For those of you that love music and love to share the music you love, or just like a musical environment, we invite you to this fun and expressive, peer facilitated group.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group:

This peer facilitated support group is for those of who personally experience the highs and/or lows of intense mood states and want a safe understanding environment in which to talk about their feelings and experiences. 
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

 

Thursdays: 

Intentional Peer Support (I.P.S.) Discussion Group:

To answer the question, "What is Intentional Peer Support?" we invite you to this I.P.S. trained staff facilitated, ongoing conversation about the special kind of peer support practiced at the Monarchs.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Basic Computer Skills Training:

Brush up on your computer skills, or learn new ones, including word processing, use of the internet, e-mail, and more. We invite you to this technologically informative group.
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

 

Fridays: 

 Creative Writing Group:

Join others who share your interest in writing at any stage or level of experience, in any form, in this creative, peer facilitated group.
11:00 - 12:00 pm

Psychiatric Survivors Group:

This group provides an understanding and stigma-free environment in which to talk about past and/or present experiences with psychiatric care.
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Hearing Voices Support Group:

Where individuals can talk with others who, like them; see, hear and or experience things that others around them do not.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

 

Women's Tea and Men's Group  1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays

This group provides an opportunity for women to socialize, and give and receive support from other women.
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

There is more to talk about then work, jobs, and politics. Share your thoughts and feelings within this safe non-judgmental group.
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Humor Group  2nd and 4th Fridays

We all know that laughter is the best medicine, so please join us for and hour filled with funny jokes, stories, pictures, and movie clips.  Please bring in appropriate things to share.                                                                            2:45 - 3:45 pm