Community Resources
We are offering online sessions every day to help connect, educate, and engage the community. You do not have to be in services to participate in these meetings.
Many of our groups use Zoom, a video conferencing platform. You can join by using your phone, tablet, or computer. To learn more about how to join Zoom click here
Each group uses a unique link and a secure connection. We have implemented many settings to help create the best virtual experience and connection we can. Please see the notices at the bottom of the page or contact Community.Relations@healthwest.net with any questions.
Are you currently receiving services at HealthWest? You may qualify for additional groups which you can see here.
GROUPS FOR ADULTS
Talk Time
Every weekday, Monday-Friday, at 1 pm
Talk Time is an opportunity for you to engage and talk to community members. This meeting is designed to bring people together and create a space for the us to enjoy the company of a friendly face. Feel free to ask questions, tell jokes, anything uplifting!
Join URL: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/93132722494
Join by Phone: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 931 3272 2494
Adult SMART Recovery
Mondays and Wednesdays at 2 pm
SMART Recovery is one of the leading recovery groups in the United States dedicated to helping participants learn tools and techniques for self-empowerment. Participants in the group learn tools to aid their recovery process based on substantial, proven scientific evidence and research and are encouraged to engage with a global support system.
Mondays- For Community
Join URL: https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/94092740254
Meeting ID: 940 9274 0254
Phone: +1 929 436 2866
Wednesdays- For Community
Join URL: https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/91975318557
Meeting ID: 919 7531 8557
Phone: +1 929 436 2866
Wednesdays- For Health and Human Service Professionals
Join URL : https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/98493540375
Link to all national meetings: https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/calendar.php?styleid=29
SAGA Social Group
First and Third Thursday at 6 pm
Join URL: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/5956145893
Join by Phone: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 595 614 5893
A virtual social group that provides a safe place to meet and connect with members of the LGBTQ+/SOGIE Community. Each month will have a topic theme for general discussions, as well as time built in casual social conversation, targeted breakout groups and a sharing of resources and events. Allies and Advocates are also welcome guests to this group!
GROUPS FOR YOUTH AND THE FAMILY
Teen SMART Recovery
Wednesdays, 4:30 pm
SMART Recovery is a self-help program that offers a place where teens can get together to try to look into and change behaviors that hurts themselves and others like smoking, drinking, fighting and using drugs, to name a few.
Join URL: https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/208977640
Join by Phone: 929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 208 977 640
Koffee with Kevin
Tuesdays, 10:00 am and Thursdays, 3:00 pm
Join Kevin Schmidt, Lead Family Contact, for Koffee with Kevin every Tuesday at 10 am in person and Thursday at 3:00 pm virtually! If you have children in services, this group of supportive parents and caregivers with lived expierence are here to assist you and your family in your journey.
Tuesday Locations:
April 6- Russ’ in North Muskegon
April 13- Russ’ on Henry Street
April 20- Russ’ in North Muskegon
April 27- Russ’ on Henry Street
April 6- Russ’ in North Muskegon
April 13- Russ’ on Henry Street
April 20- Russ’ in North Muskegon
April 27- Russ’ on Henry Street
Thursday Join URL: https://healthwest.zoom.us/j/93898771334
Notice for group participants:
• These groups are not a counseling session; there is no official therapy-client alliance created here.
• We are mandated reporters; should we have reasonable suspicion that you are a danger to yourself, someone else, or a child is being hurt, we must report to authorities.
• There is no anonymity. These groups are open to the public.
• Personal information disclosed in these sessions is viewable to anyone in attendance.
• You are free to leave this group at any time and may join late also.
• All participants are here to overcome issues related to social isolation. If your comments are considered hurtful, demeaning, or are being disruptive, you will be removed from the group.
• Groups are held by a variety of staff and will coach at their skill level but in a way that everyone can understand.
• These groups are free for all community members.
• Groups will be held according to the schedule. Participation may be limited by technology.
• Groups that do not include age specifications in their description are targeted to an adult population.
• Participants can expect to learn basic skills in managing anxiety, worry, and other symptoms related to uncertainty.
• The information discussed in these groups will not be added to a clinical record and no documentation of dialogue will be retained.