Mission
As a peer driven organization, it is the mission of Monadnock Peer Support to promote wellness and recovery, as defined by the individual, through intentional peer support, and to provide advocacy, educational, vocational, interpersonal, social, and spiritual opportunities to adults who utilize mental health services to learn wellness strategies, develop mutually beneficial relationships, and to support each other in attaining increased capacities for self-determination, independence, and personal growth.
The community, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, generates all rules, policy and direction with equal consideration given to the input of all members. We emphasize understanding, mutual accountability and respect for diversity in relationships. We offer groups, activities and events in which we learn more about ourselves, and how we interact with others. We utilize shared leadership, skill development, team activities, and a holistic model of health to make these groups and events a valuable opportunity for growth and strength.
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Our programs are grounded in the principles of Intentional Peer Support
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Personal responsibility and accountability
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Wellness
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Respecting other's thoughts and beliefs as valid and important
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Growth beyond the stigma, shame and limits have placed upon us
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Creating and maintaining a strong, active voice and presence dedicated to social change
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Through this presence we can increase understanding and decrease oppression outside of our community
Exercise Groups
Groups Descriptions
Fresh Start
The group's main objective is to serve as a supportive community for one another. We engage in open and honest discussions regarding our struggles with addiction and the journey of recovery. This space offers a safe environment to address these topics while fostering a sense of hope for the future.
Better Days
This group provides a judgment-free space where peers can openly and honestly discuss their experiences with anxiety, depression, and mental health, along with the connections between them. The group maintains confidentiality and fosters a supportive environment through sharing and meaningful discussions.
Beyond Bi-Polar/Depression
The purpose of this group is to provide us with the opportunity to talk honesty and openly about experiences often labeled as depression or bipolar. It is a place where we can find connection and understanding by talking about our common experiences. As peers we create an environment where it is safe to take risks and where we can get support and give support and get feedback and give feedback. This group reminds us that we are not a diagnosis. We are worthy human beings that deserve to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Budget Boost
This group is a place to learn more wisdom around the idea of money, how to make money work for you, and inspire hope when feeling lost or out of control of your own finances.
Fit & Active
Come to the gym and do a fun and exciting 45 min workout!
Gaming Group
Board games, video games we have it all! Come game with us!
Healthy Eating Group
Join us to discover how to prepare nutritious recipes, and afterward, enjoy sampling your delicious healthy creations!
Autism Group
This group offers a fantastic opportunity for adults with autism to connect, socialize, and enjoy themselves! As a well-established community, it provides a welcoming space for individuals on the autism spectrum to support one another. Members cultivate connections through enjoyable, group-selected activities and engaging social interactions. Everyone in the group collaborates to choose the activities together.
Cooking Together with Kelly
Join us every Friday for a fun time preparing lunch with Kelly! Whether it's soup, salad, pizza, or even a three-course meal, you never know what delicious creation awaits you!
Art Therapy
This group may include doing projects like upcycling old clothing, mail art using items like rubberstamps of postage and air mail and various envelopes, junk journaling; A book which is often made through found and recycled materials to be used as a way to collect and record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration.
Check-in and Check-out
A question and quote are read at the beginning of Check-in/Check-out to reflect on if people want to. This is not a discussion group, but not more of a space for individuals to share. Often in our lives, we are not listened to, and we are told what we think. This space also allows us to practice the idea that “you are the expert on yourself”
Dance/Movement Therapy - Mondays 11:45 am-12:45pm
uses movement, music, and creativity to help us express ourselves, reduce stress, and connect with others. No dance experience is needed! It’s all about moving in ways that feel good to you.
Movement for Stress Relief - Saturdays 3:00pm-4:00pm
Move, breathe, and let go of stress! Through gentle movement, music, and relaxation, we’ll explore ways to release tension, calm our minds, and feel more at ease in our bodies. No dance experience needed!
Nervous System Reset - Fridays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Take a moment to slow down and recharge! Through gentle movement, breathing, and grounding exercises, we’ll explore simple ways to calm the nervous system, release tension, and feel more balanced.
Chair Movement and Relaxation for Accessibility - Mondays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Movement is for everybody! Enjoy gentle seated movement, music, and relaxation in a welcoming space. This group is designed for all abilities, helping you release tension, connect with your body, and move at your own pace.
Power in Pause
The purpose of this group is to provide us with the opportunity to talk honestly and openly about experiences often labeled as rage or anger.
IPS Skills
Want to learn more about intentional peer support and how to apply it? This is the group for you! Learn the 3 principles of IPS ( Helping to Learning Together, Individual to relationship and Fear to Hope and Possibility) and learn about the 4 tasks of IPS ( Mutuality, Moving Towards, Connection and World View).
Life Skills
This group serves as a supportive space where we can collaborate to develop essential life skills that foster independence. Topics may include a variety of practical skills, such as sewing, cooking, managing finances, meal planning, cleaning, and much more. It’s like a contemporary version of home economics!
Strength through Stories
This group is about domestic violence trauma Survivors and is a place where individuals affected by domestic violence trauma, past, or present, can talk openly about the effects of domestic violence trauma ( mental or physical) without criticism or judgment. The group is facilitated by peers who have had personal experience with domestic violence trauma and who can offer support for others who have been through/are going through trauma. It is a group where people can find understanding , hope, and compassion and can find that they are not alone and damaged.
Writing Circle
This peer support writing group is a welcoming space for writers of all levels to connect, write, and encourage one another. We focus on shared experience and supportive feedback rather than critique or competition. Whether you’re developing a project or rebuilding a writing habit, you’re invited to show up as you are and give and get feedback together.
Tea Time
Come join the fun with some great tea, snacks and conversation!
Healing Hearts
This group provides a safe environment for individuals to seek support from their peers while discussing common challenges such as loneliness, fear, and anger. Additionally, it focuses on self-care, the stages of grief, and meaningful ways to honor those who have passed away.
Music Appreciation
Join us as we listen to our favorite songs as a community with each member choosing a hit round robin style! It’s a wonderful opportunity to bond over shared tastes and diverse musical backgrounds, all while celebrating the universal language of music. So bring your playlist and get ready to tune in to some great vibes!
LGBTQ+ Support Group
This group provides a safe place to talk about the issues that affect us as members of the LGBTQ+ community, including our mental health experiences. Some other issues we may explore in this group might be sexuality, suicide, isolation, internalization homophobia, anxiety and more.
Strong Lines, Strong Minds
This group is about setting and building healthy boundaries with ourselves and others to help maintain our own self care, which is very important to our mental and emotional health.
Women’s Group
Women's Group is a place where women can talk openly and not feel inhibited to build community among themselves. The group will foster good conversation, a feeling of validity, improvement in self-esteem, and confidence. It will also provide a space for women to learn something about themselves.
Hoarding Support Group
This group is to help support those who have trouble disconnecting with belongings, we will talk about strategies to help with organizing and how we can go about getting rid of stuff.
Painting and Drawing to Music -Tuesdays 11:45 am -12:45pm
Let music inspire your creativity! Explore painting and drawing while listening to different sounds and rhythms. No art experience needed—just come, create, relax, and express yourself!
Rebuilding Self-Confidence and Self-Worth - Saturdays 2:00pm-3:00pm
Reconnect with yourself and discover your strengths! Through creativity, reflection, and supportive activities, we’ll explore ways to build confidence, practice self-kindness, and celebrate what makes you you!
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