The Hope Center is currently open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30 AM till 3 PM.
Main phone number: (617) 626-8687
Contacts:
Idony Lisle, MA
Director of Hope Center
Email: idony.lislebmc@gmail.com
Office: (617) 626-8693
Fax: (617) 626-8695
Weekly Group Schedule
Download our Hope Center Brochure (5-15-2013) PDF
Tuesdays 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Staffed by Hope Center Volunteers
Contact person:
Idony Lisle, MA
Director
Reception: (617) 626-8693
Fax: (617) 626-8695
The first Tuesday of the month we host a Luncheon Group at 12 PM.
10:30 to Noon - Social Time (P9)
11:00 - Welcome and Check-In (P9)
11:15 - Community Meeting (P9)
This is an opportunity for all to provide input to improve the Hope Center and suggest new groups and activities.
11:15 to Noon (P9)
Recovery Support Group
This is a general support group with more structure and more time for discussion.
12:00 to 1:00 (Boston Room)-TBA
Women and Men’s Group
Talk about issues between men and women and how they relate to each other.
12:15 to 1:00 (P9)
Poetry/Creative Writing
In this group, members express themselves through writing and reciting poetry and creative journaling.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Staffed by Baycove
Contact person:
Sarah Selkovits
phone:
(617) 788-1034
email: sselkovits@baycove.org
10:30 to 11:00 (P9)
Social Time
11:00 to Noon (P9)
Employment Group
A group that focuses on employment strategies, including how to search for a new job, interviewing skills and job coaching, all in a group format.
12:15 to 1:15 (P9)
Recovery Is Real Support Group
This group focuses on recovery and positive transformation based on members’ own experiences.
1:30 to 3:00 (P9)
Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP®), September 12, 2012 to November 14, 2012
We will learn how to take preventive action, the five keys to mental health recovery, and empowerment and responsibility. The time to register for this class has passed. If you would like to take a future class, please contact Sarah Selkovits at (617)788-1034 or sselkovits@baycove.org
Thursdays 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Staffed by Vinfen
Contact person:
Janel Tan
phone:
(617) 617-863-5388
email: tanj@vinfen.org
10:30 to Noon (P9)
Social Time
Noon to 12:45 (P9)
Peer Support, Including Dual Recovery
This is a support group for people in recovery from both mental health and addiction conditions.
1:00 to 1:45 (P9)
Health and Wellness, Including Diabetes Prevention
Learn how to live a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and exercise.
2:00 to 2:45 (P9)
Exercise Group
We will walk, do chair yoga, and use meditation to keep our bodies healthy.
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Computer Use - The computers are available for use during certain times each day (we sometimes have classes that are closed to people who have not signed up). If you need some training on computers, please ask if someone is available and that person will help you.
Open Gym Access in the Building's Gym (Medical Release Needed)
Work out in a modern gym! There are advanced cardio machines, free weights, and a basketball court. (Check for times)
We also host offices of the NAMI Greater Boston Consumer Advocacy Network, an organization that does support, education and advocacy. Call (617) 626-8691 or visit www.namigbcan.org
Have dinner with us every 2nd Thursday at the Royal East Chinese Restaurant, see www.TwoHats.org
Get free and reduced price tickets to theatre, concerts and more: www.OpeningDoorsToTheArts.org
INTERNET ACCESS AND INSTRUCTION NOW AVAILABLE
INSTRUCTION IN OTHER SUBJECTS BY REQUEST
For more information about the Hope Center please contact:
Idony Lisle, MA
Director of Hope Center
Email: idony.lislebmc@gmail.com
Office: (617) 626-8693
Fax: (617) 626-8695
Download our Hope Center Brochure (5-15-2013) PDF
Seeking support in the evening? Call our warmline, a peer-staffed compassionate listening and information and referral line at (877) 733-7563 from 4pm-8pm Tuesdays through Sundays. More information on other warmlines at www.warmline.org
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