If you are in immediate danger, please call 911!
¡Si está en peligro llame al 911!
Support Groups
A confidential, safe space to find support and heal
Support groups are...
Empowerment-based, survivor-centered, educational, interactive, safe, supportive, & confidential
Some examples of topics covered in these groups include:
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Power and Control
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Abuse red flags
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Cycle of violence
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Healthier relationships
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Managing stress
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Safety Planning
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Self-compassion
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Mindfulness
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Trauma responses
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Healing
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Emotional regulation
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Boundaries
*Intakes are intended for anyone who has not received services before or who has not participated in services for over 1 year. Intakes include filling out paperwork and meeting one on one with a trained domestic violence advocate.
For more information about the intake process and for the intake schedule, please call 352-377-5690.
Gainesville Support Group
Location: Peaceful Paths Outreach Office
Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am- 12:30 pm
Child and teen groups run concurrently with many of our adult support groups!
How Do I Sign-Up to Attend?
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Intake* required to participate!
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On Monday the week of group, call 352-377-5690 to sign-up (max of 8 participants)
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If you will be bringing children, provide number of kids and ages of kids.
Starke Support Group
Location: Peaceful Paths Satellite Office – Bradford County
403 Georgia Street, Starke, FL 3209
Tuesday: 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
(No sign-up required)
NEW! Queer+ Survivors Support Group
Location: Pride Community Center of NCFL
3131 NW 13th St., Suite 62, Gainesville, FL 32609
Times & dates vary, see flyers for more details!
In collaboration with Pride Community Center of North Central FL
No intake or prior services required!
Contact Alex (they/she) for more info: AHernandez@PeacefulPaths.org
MARCH MEETINGS!
Support Group Q&A
Q: Who can attend?
A: Any survivor, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship status.
