SUPPORT GROUPS
Our organization offers specialized support groups tailored to individuals facing addiction, relationship challenges, or other life hardships. Referrals are not necessary to join our support groups – simply sign up and show up!
When: Fridays from 7:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m.
Where: 245 11th Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA.
Where: Zoom ID: 987 4173 1173, Passcode: 001993
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98741731173?pwd=OUwxV0xyU28zMU8vbWI4OW9rNGxiQT09
Our organization was founded in October 1993 to address the need for unity and support within the African-American community. At Positive Directions Equals Change, our mission is to foster personal and social responsibility through a guiding philosophy, principles, and programs. We aim to not only meet human needs but also empower individuals to become self-aware agents of their own liberation.
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Our support group, known as "The Gathering," serves as a structured forum where African-American individuals can share and discuss what matters most to them. Effective listening is a cornerstone of "The Gathering," helping participants connect more deeply and enrich their relationships.
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In "The Gathering," listening goes beyond mere hearing; it's about actively supporting the speaker's exploration of their thoughts and feelings. In our daily lives, we often focus on meeting others' needs and solving problems, leaving little room for self-reflection. This lack of time for introspection means we rarely understand why our solutions work or don’t.
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"The Gathering" provides a valuable opportunity for thoughtful reflection. It includes feedback sessions to help participants learn to trust and hear the insights of their peers. Many African Americans struggle with a lack of self-awareness and understanding of their identity. As the Afrikaans saying goes, “If you don’t know who you are, any history will do.” Welcome to America.
Who: Open to everyone
When: Wednesdays at 11:00 AM through 12 Noon
Where: 509 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA
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A recovery support group designed to guide individuals towards achieving full sobriety by reaching smaller milestones throughout their healing journey. Participants start by defining their life goals and crafting a personalized path to achieve them. The group emphasizes that recovery and transformation are gradual and ongoing processes. By focusing on SMART objectives, individuals can set and achieve realistic short-term and long-term goals within a specified timeframe, fostering a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment along the way.
Who: Open to everyone
When: Mondays at 5pm
Where: Zoom ID: 935 6453 9249, Passcode: 588979
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This online recovery support group focuses on breaking the cycle of violence and developing positive coping skills for managing anger. The course, which meets Mondays at 5:00 PM, is open to the community and accepts referrals. Spanning 27 weeks, the two-hour class provides a letter of completion upon finishing. Attendance is monitored, and the group also accommodates individuals who are court-ordered by judges, attorneys, and probation officers to participate in a rehabilitation program.
Who: Open to everyone
When: Mondays at 7pm
Where: Zoom ID: 914 0349 8998, Passcode: 745205
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A monolingual Spanish recovery support group for men, conducted online, focuses on the fundamentals of recovery, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emphasizes strategies for maintaining sobriety. The group is peer-driven and led by a case manager facilitator. Open to the community, it meets on Mondays at 7:00 PM.
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Un grupo de apoyo para la recuperación en español, dirigido a hombres, se realiza en línea y se centra en los fundamentos básicos de la recuperación, incluyendo la terapia cognitivo-conductual (TCC), con un enfoque en cómo mantener la sobriedad. El grupo es impulsado por compañeros y está dirigido por un facilitador con un gestor de casos. Está abierto a la comunidad y se reúne los lunes a las 7:00 PM.
Who: Men Only
When: Tuesdays at 6pm
Where: Zoom ID: 938 5619 2687, Passcode: 680961
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Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93856192687?pwd=RDNCUm55RTN0SzlhYzB6S2FuK0NYdz09
This online recovery support group features a distance-learning approach and introduces participants to essential social skills such as active listening, asking questions, providing feedback, and understanding their emotions. The program helps individuals focus on their thinking, recognize choices and consequences, develop new perspectives, check in with themselves, empathize with others, and adopt effective problem-solving strategies. The 27-week course, held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, focuses on shifting mindsets and learning emotional regulation. Led by two certified facilitators, the group is exclusively for men, and attendance is monitored. New participants may join at the third week but must complete the entire 27-week course to benefit fully.
Who: Open to everyone
When: Mondays at 11am-12pm
Where: 509 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA
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This in-person recovery support group meets every Monday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 509 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA. Open to the community, everyone is welcome to join. The core curriculum covers coping strategies, managing anger, addressing reservations about using substances, avoiding unsafe situations, and relapse prevention to sustain sobriety. The group adopts a culturally sensitive approach to understand each participant’s background and belief system. To let us know you’ll be attending, please click on "Contact Us" and send us a message.
Who: Women only
When: Wednesday at 6pm
Where: 245 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
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The recovery journey for women can be particularly challenging, and their struggles are often significant. This specialized curriculum, designed exclusively for women, focuses on supporting their path to recovery by offering coping strategies to ensure safety and sustained sobriety. The facilitator introduces an evidence-based model with robust research support, addressing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), substance misuse/abuse, boundary-setting, and decision-making. The support group is open to the community and meets in person at 245 11th Street, San Francisco, CA, on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. While referrals are accepted, the services are available to all.
Who: Women only
When: Tuesdays at 1:00, Zoom ID: 837 4928 3109 Passcode: 380630
Thursdays at 3:00 pm, Zoom ID: 840 0800 3399 Passcode: 854745
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Sisters Circle is a transformative intervention program dedicated to educating and empowering women to overcome challenges such as homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, sexual abuse, incarceration, chronic illness, and trauma. We assist women in securing employment, finding housing, and applying for school or training programs. Additionally, we host events and provide essential supplies, including COVID-19 resources, hygiene kits, clothing, and household goods.
Daily classes are held at 1140 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and a weekly class is offered at the Community Assessment & Services Center (CASC), 564 Sixth Street, San Francisco, CA.
For more information, please contact us at 415-261-2944.
Who: Open to everyone
When: THURSDAYS AT 5:00 PM
Where: ZOOM ID: 934 3258 2685 PASSCODE: 869240
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PROGRAMS
We’re thrilled to offer a range of dynamic programs designed to empower you to make positive changes in your life. Each program is thoughtfully tailored to provide the essential resources, support, and opportunities for both personal and professional growth. You may qualify for multiple programs, and we’re here to help you create an individua journey. Let’s work together to unlock your full potential and create a brighter future!
CONTACT US
Reach out to us at contact@positivedirectionsequalschange.org
or simply fill out our contact form!