Virtual Group Meetings
To use Zoom, you need either:
a phone (smart phone, regular cell phone, or landline). Just before the meeting time, call the number in the group description.
a computer (tablet, laptop, or desktop).
* Download the Zoom Client for Meetings.
* Create your account, following the instructions.
If you are new to Zoom and need help before a group starts, please call the center to speak with one of our staff.
Please note that this is now an in-person group.
Creativity
Attention writers, music lovers, and artists of all kinds! Express yourself in a supportive, non-judgmental environment with your fellow travelers. No experience necessary. We will start off in a semi-structured way with a series of prompts, and then quickly move to a free exploration of different media. Process your lived experience through art! We check in to talk about our work, our challenges and successes, and if/when you’re ready, share your work with the group.
Facilitated by Nina Burke, fabulous local visual artist.
Please note that this is now an in-person group.
Monday 11am to Noon
Monday 1pm to 2pm
Anger Management
Explore, learn, and develop new strategies to help manage anger and other emotions. Anger is a normal, healthy reaction to the world, and in itself is neither good nor bad. It signals to us that a situation is upsetting, unjust, or threatening. In certain circumstances, however, anger and similar emotions can overcome our ability to address the very thing that is causing our strong reactions. And sometimes, our reactions can make the problem worse by hurting ourselves or others. In this group, we explore how to manage our strong reactions to the world, and use their power for positive change.
Join online:
Meeting ID: 870 084 910
Or join by phone:
301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 870 084 910
If you require proof of attendance or credit for the class, please let the facilitator know either at the beginning or end of class. You may also email director@onourowncville.org to request verification. In your email, please provide an email address at which you can be reached, or the name and email address of the person requiring proof of attendance.
Monday 1pm to 2pm
Knit + Stitch!
You’ve been asking for a knitting and crochet group and it’s FINALLY HAPPENING! Join us on Mondays from 1-2 at the yellow house. No experience needed, limited supplies and guidance from experienced peers provided!
Peer Support Monday: In-Person!
We offer a daily peer support group to provide mutual support for each other. This meeting is open to all.
Monday 3pm to 4pm
Tuesday Noon to 1pm
Smart Recovery
This is a secular, science-based program that is designed to help individuals abstain from all kinds of addictive behaviors. It is especially helpful for people who are involved in medication assisted therapy.
“SMART” is an acronym for Self-Management and Recovery Training, and is supported by Region Ten and funding through a UVA Community Health grant.
Join online:
Meeting ID: 828 3340 5555
Join by phone:
301-715-8592
Tuesday 1pm to 2pm
Recovery through Music: In-Person!
Join other music enthusiasts for this interactive group. Choose a song to share that is meaningful to you. We will listen, enjoy and discuss each other's music selections.
Tuesday 3pm to 4pm
Peer Support Tuesday
We offer a daily peer support group to provide mutual support for each other. This meeting is open to all.
Join online
Or join by phone:
301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 606 819 950
Wednesday 1pm to 2pm
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) GROUP
Note: this is an in-person group held at the house!
Wellness Recovery Action Plan or WRAP is an evidence-based practice used worldwide by people dealing with mental health or general health challenges. WRAP focuses on self-empowerment for wellness and wholeness rather than illness and sickness, and is a wellness and recovery approach that helps people to: 1) decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors, 2) increase personal empowerment, 3) improve quality of life, and 4) achieve their own life goals and dreams. WRAP is a structured system to monitor uncomfortable and distressing symptoms that can help you reduce, modify or eliminate those symptoms by using planned responses. This includes plans for how you want others to respond when symptoms have made it impossible for you to continue to make decisions, take care of yourself or keep yourself safe.
Please note that this is an in person group that we host at the house.
Wednesday 12pm to 1pm
Chronic Pain Peer Support
We offer a daily peer support group to provide mutual support for each other. This meeting is open to all.
Join online:
Meeting ID: 84819892588
Or join us by phone:
309-205-3325
Meeting ID: 84819892588
Wednesday 3pm to 4pm
Peer Support Wednesday
We offer a daily peer support group to provide mutual support for each other. This meeting is open to all.
Join online:
Meeting ID: 807 699 583
Or join us by phone:
301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 807 699 583
Wednesday 3pm to 4pm
Peer Support Wednesday
We offer a daily peer support group to provide mutual support for each other. This meeting is open to all.
Please note that this group is an in-person group that meets at the house. It runs concurrently with our virtual Peer Support Wednesday group, which will continue.
Wednesday 6pm to 7pm
Queer Support
This group is open to any LGBTQIA+ adult (18+) experiencing challenges with mental health, substance use disorder, or trauma.
Here you’ll find a virtual, gender-affirming, identity-affirming safe space for peers to support each other.
Join online:
Meeting ID: 817 1227 3458
Or join us by phone:
1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 817 1227 3458
Thursday 10-11am
Mindfulness Meditation
Learn the principles of mindfulness and experience a 20 minute led meditation. Mindfulness meditation has proven benefits for both physical and mental health in general and also helps to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and substance use disorder.
Thursday 11am to Noon
Social Hour Group
This popular group meets informally for social time and open sharing. Meet in our wonderful Gazebo and soak up some fresh air. In the event of rain, we will move inside.
Thursday 3pm to 4pm
Peer Support Thursday: In-Person!
We offer a daily peer support group to provide mutual support for each other. This meeting is open to all.
Thursday 3pm to 4pm
Peer Support Thursday
We offer a daily peer support group to provide mutual support for each other. This meeting is open to all.
Join online:
Meeting ID: 890 978 833
Or join by phone:
301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 890 978 833
Thursday 6pm to 7pm
SMART Recovery
This is a secular, science-based program that is designed to help individuals abstain from all kinds of addictive behaviors. It is especially helpful for people who are involved in medication assisted therapy.
“SMART” is an acronym for Self-Management and Recovery Training, and is supported by Region Ten and funding through a UVA Community Health grant.
Join online
Or join by phone:
301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 84852480842
Friday 1pm to 2pm
Note that this is now an in-person group.
Assertiveness
Members will learn how to communicate important information in a calm and positive way, thereby increasing their ability to stand up for themselves and others. Members will explore how to set healthy boundaries with others without upsetting them, or becoming upset themselves. They will also explore how to process criticism in healthy ways.
Friday 3pm to 4pm
Peer Support Friday
We offer a daily peer support group to provide mutual support for each other. This meeting is open to all.
Join online:
Meeting ID: 288 077 686
Or join by phone
301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 288 077 686
Friday 3pm to 4pm
Please note that this is an in-person group.
Peer Support Friday
We offer a daily peer support group to provide mutual support for each other. This meeting is open to all.
Saturday 3pm to 4pm
Goals Group
Based upon each person’s particular strengths, supports, and resources, members learn how to create specific recovery goals within a larger recovery plan. Members meet weekly to discuss what they accomplished, what was particularly challenging, and how to plan for the next week.
Join us online:
Meeting ID: 481 056 995
Or join by phone:
301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 481 056 995
Low On Groceries?
Remember that our food pantry is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2pm to 5pm. We are grateful to the Emergency Food Network, without whose generous aid month after month, and year after year, we would be unable to provide for our members. We are also grateful to Albemarle Baking Company and to Starbucks (on 5th Street, and at Pantops) for their generous donations. Pastries, paninis, cookies, muffins sandwiches, and more are available for free. When you arrive, we’ll give you a menu of available items. You make your selections, and we’ll pack a bag for you! As this is an in-person service, please wear a mask so that our masked staff can ensure a safe, touchless service for all our members.
Members are welcome to hang out on the front porch as long as everyone is abiding by social distancing rules.
Please call (434) 979-2440 for more information, or if you need food and cannot come during pantry hours.