Support Groups
Healing Through Support Groups
Survivors, assaulted as a child, teen or an adult, are often left with strong feelings of guilt, shame and embarrassment. Many feel they have no one to turn to. We offer support groups in hopes that survivors can feel less isolated and less alone. The purpose of our groups is to provide a safe and supportive environment where survivors can share personal experiences, discuss information and exchange resources. Through this process we hope to diminish isolation, enhance self-determination, and assist in the healing process.
We offer support groups to people of all, regardless of gender identity. Groups function as mutual-help, peer-support groups where participants take as much responsibility as possible in their own healing process. Groups offer the opportunity to regain some of the power and control that was taken during the assault. Each group is facilitated by experienced staff whose role is to provide structure, guidance and a safe environment. Before beginning a group, individuals may need to meet with the facilitators to discuss the group, talk about personal goals, and ensure the group is the right fit.
We offer a variety of free and confidential*groups for survivors and concerned others, such as traditional groups, outreach groups, skills based groups, and creative healing groups. For more information please call one of our offices below.
Lewiston: 207-784-5272
Farmington: 207-778-9522
South Paris: 207-743-9777
Rumford: 207-507-1016
Survivors, assaulted as a child, teen or an adult, are often left with strong feelings of guilt, shame and embarrassment. Many feel they have no one to turn to. We offer support groups in hopes that survivors can feel less isolated and less alone. The purpose of our groups is to provide a safe and supportive environment where survivors can share personal experiences, discuss information and exchange resources. Through this process we hope to diminish isolation, enhance self-determination, and assist in the healing process.
We offer support groups to people of all, regardless of gender identity. Groups function as mutual-help, peer-support groups where participants take as much responsibility as possible in their own healing process. Groups offer the opportunity to regain some of the power and control that was taken during the assault. Each group is facilitated by experienced staff whose role is to provide structure, guidance and a safe environment. Before beginning a group, individuals may need to meet with the facilitators to discuss the group, talk about personal goals, and ensure the group is the right fit.
We offer a variety of free and confidential*groups for survivors and concerned others, such as traditional groups, outreach groups, skills based groups, and creative healing groups. For more information please call one of our offices below.
Lewiston: 207-784-5272
Farmington: 207-778-9522
South Paris: 207-743-9777
Rumford: 207-507-1016
ONLINE SUPPORT FORUM
We are very happy to be able to provide survivors with an online forum to connect with other survivors, to share experiences, paths to healing, coping skills, and to support each other.
You can access our Survivor For Survivor Forum here.
You can access our Survivor For Survivor Forum here.
