Support program for parents whose teen/young adult is struggling with substance use. Parents do not need to be participants of the ARMS program to attend this group and may join at anytime. This group is free of charge.

SUPPORT : Obtain support from other parents whose teen/young adult is struggling with substance use.
EMPOWERMENT : Gain a better understand and increased ability to cope
CONFIDENCE in dealing with the struggles of addiction

When : Every Tuesday from 5:30-7:00 PM (beginning May 5, 2008).
Where : Group meets at ARMS, MGH Center for Addiction Medicine, 151 Merrimac St, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02114
Contact: The ARMS Coordinator at 617-643-4699 or ARMSMGH@partners.org

Organized by the MGH Center for Addiction Medicine

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Family Substance Abuse Support Group

For patients, family members and friends concerned about someone with an alcohol or drug problem.

What: Now in its 9th year, the Family Substance Abuse Support Group is an ongoing resource available to family members and others who are concerned and/or impacted by alcoholism and other substance abuse. The family system is powerfully affected by substance abuse as are individual members and those close to the person with the problem. The process of change is ongoing and learning how to refocus and let go of the need to control are critical to recovery. The group is a place where this is facilitated.
When : Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where : MGH, Blum Family Learning Center, White 1
Contact: Maureen McGlame, LADC1, LCSW (617-726-9216)

Sponsored by the Blum Patient and Family Learning Center and the West End Clinic

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Suboxone Maintenance Group

For patients with recovery who are maintained on Suboxone.

What : This group is designed to help patients with recovery who are maintained on suboxone. The group will focus on reinforcing abstinence while taking suboxone. This group will be offered twice a week. Potential members join one section only.
When : Mondays, 3:00-4:00 PM - Facilitated by Nalan Ward, M.D., Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 PM - Facilitated by: Carlos Suarez, M.D., and Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 PM - Facilitated by: Cally Woodard, APRN-BC
Where : MGH, Boston,West End Clinic
Contact: Kristen Czarnecki at 617-726-7753 for information before attending this group

Organized by the West End Clinic

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Long Term Substance Abuse Recovery Group

Group for adults aged 25-65 that focuses on the mid to late themes/phases of recovery.

What : This is an open ended mixed gender group for adults aged 25 to 65 that focuses on the mid to late themes/phases of recovery. The goals of this group are to expand coping capacity, enhance performance, and improve relationships. This is accomplished by promoting self understanding, psychological growth, emotional healing, and true intimacy. The group provides support, structure, and interactional opportunities to experience honesty, pride, spontaneity, acceptance, compromise, and uncertainty. This learning can help the group to exercise its power, make decisions, and develop intentions that support the preferences that are envisioned. Members examine the effect that their behavior has on others and in turn how their behavior affects them in addition to exploring the cultural and societal forces that have contributed to their substance abuse. Members work to understand how they defend and react by confronting their attitudes, interpersonal style, communicate needs and express feelings directly and immediately. The role of personal responsibility, informed motivation, and mobilizing resources is viewed as a critical aspect of intentional change as a tool for renewal and recovery.
When : Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Where : MGH, Boston,West End Clinic
Facilitated by: Marc Bolduc, LICSW, CADAC II, (617-726-6185)

Membership of the group will be open and members can remain in the group until the problems that brought them to group are resolved.

Organized by the West End Clinic

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group for Substance Users

What: A 16-week Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group for substance users
When: Meets Tuesdays, 3:15-4:45pm for 16 weeks
Where: MGH, West End Clinic, 16 Blossom Street Boston, MA 02114
Contact: Lauren Carter, LICSW at 617-643-0952 for more information about the group.

Interested participants need to have an initial West End Clinic intake prior to starting the group. Call to schedule(617-724-7792).

Organized by the West End Clinic.