PACE
Mondays & Thursdays 1:30 - 3:00pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Harm reduction based group for dually diagnosed adults. Goal is abstinence. Requires a commitment of 2 days a week for 3 months, minimum. Must not attend group if high.
Sliding scale, Medi-Cal.
Call Ron Warren @ 491-5700 x2071 or
Joan Kraemer @ 491-5700 ext. 2078Relapse Prevention
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm
New Beginnings Center
1399 North Hamilton Parkway, Novato
On-going and drop-in groups for adults and parents in recovery at homeless shelters. Focus is on recognizing, avoiding and coping with relapse and developing and maintaining a strong recovery program.
Free.
Call Janet Goodman @ 491-5700 ext. 2064Women's Recovery Group
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Ongoing support and process group for women in recovery. Skills training in abstinence, recovery and stress management
Sliding scale, Medi-Cal.
Call Robin Mayer @ 491-5700 ext. 2107
Call Kathy Sanguinetti @ 491-5700 ext. 2033Mind Over Mood
Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:15pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
8-week Cognitive Behavioral Threrapy (CBT) based step by step program using the Mind Over Mood workbook for gaining skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, shame, substance abuse, eating disorders and relational difficulties.
Sliding scale, Medi-Cal. Workbook cost $23.00.
Call Aaron Kenney @ 491-5700 ext. 2058 or
Anna Paine @ 491-5700 ext. 2065Spanish Speaking Parent Group
Mondays 5:30 - 7:00pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Support and psycho-ed; Self-care, mindfulness based stress reduction, breath work and guided imagery, internal security, limit setting, trauma work, communication skills.
(Child care and light dinner provided)
Sliding scale.
Call Karen Recktenwald @ 491-5700 ext. 2046Young Girls' Group
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Process group for 7 to 9 year-old girls dealing with major stressors (parental DV, physical/sexual abuse).
Sliding scale, Medi-Cal, CHAT, VoC.
Call Casey Adams @ 491-5700 ext. 2035 or
John Whitty @ 491-5700 ext. 2038Teenage Girls' Group
Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Social skills group for teen girls coping with trauma.
Sliding Scale, MediCal, VoC.
Call Toni-Marie Lehmann @ 491-5700 ext. 2096Young Boys' Group
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Process group for 7 to 9 year-old boys dealing with major stressors (parental DV, physical/sexual abuse).
Sliding scale, Medi-Cal, CHAT, VoC.
Call Toni-Marie Lehmann @ 491-5700 ext. 2096 or
Susan Arndt @ 491-5700 ext. 2115Little Boys' & Girls' Group
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Process group for 4 to 6 year-old boys and girls who have been physically or sexually abused.
Sliding scale, Medi-Cal, CHAT, VoC.
Call Casey Adams @ 491-5700 ext. 2035 or
Anne Parsons @ 491-5700 ext. 2049AgeSong
Mondays 11:30 - 1:00pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Eight-week discussion group designed to encourage men and women 65 years and older to discover and share genuine concerns and desires, enlivening the search for deeper joy and satisfaction in our later years.
$80 for 8-week group; scholarships available
Call Ann Coffey @ 491-5726
Click on AgeSong for more information.Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Tuesdays 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Group for adults who have difficulty with emotional management, frequent crises, or self-injuring behaviors. Combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with Eastern mindfulness practices.
Sliding scale, Medi-Cal.
Call Carin Ebey @ 491-5700 ext. 2044 or
Karen Dibblee @ 491-5700 ext. 2097Children of Separated or Divorced Parents
Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Art therapy group for children, age 6-12, of separated or divorced parents.
Sliding scale.
Call Cynthia Duxbury @ 491-5700 ext. 2053 or
Nancie Jordan @ 491-5700 ext. 2061Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Thursdays 11:30am - 12:30pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Support group for survivors.
Sliding scale.
Call Camerin Ross @ 491-5700 ext. 2081Great Start
Thursdays 11:30am - 12:30pm
Family Service Agency Offices
555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael
Support group for pregnant and new mothers
Sliding scale, scholarships available, MediCal.
Call Jan Ardell @ 491-5700 ext. 2032 or
Marlie Palmer @ 491-5700 ext. 2043
