Peer-To-Peer
Every Monday and
Friday Peer to Peer Groups are held. These groups vary in topic.
The topics are chosen on areas that the peers have expressedinterest in. The topics in the pass have included 12 step program,
how to avoid being a victim, Changes that really do change a
person’s life.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture still continues to be popular with a small group of
peers. They meet every Tuesday evening at 5:30. The attendees
swear to better sleep, reduced cravings from addiction and pain
reduction from aches.
Women's Support Group
An exciting new partnership has developed between the Web and the
Women’s Recovery Project. The Women’s Recovery Project will be
hosting Women’s Support Group meetings every Wednesday at 11 pm.
The kick off to this was the 2nd annual Women’s Day at the Web.
The day started with their support group and a light brunch. The
next session was dedicated to free hair styling; clothing and a
opportunity for the ladies socialize to develop connections. A
lunch was served with a few speakers following talking on
opportunities for ladies. The day had 27 women participate, and
was deemed to be a great success by all.
Doing It A Day At A Time (Alcoholics Anonymous)
On Saturday’s at 6 PM, Doing it a day at a time (Alcoholic
Anonymous) meets at the Web. The Meeting is in the traditional
Alcoholic Anonymous 12 step format. After each meeting, the group
shares a meal together to encourage sober friendships. Once a
month, the group sponsors a large dinner and speaker meeting.
Bridges Small Grant
The Bridges Small Grant has officially come to an end, but the
Web continues to support program. Bridges gives beneficiaries
the opportunity to interact with the community by seeing and
participating in art. Once per month, a professional Art educator
comes and spends several hours with the participants of the Web
making Arts and crafts. Each month, at least one opportunity is
given to go to a major art production whether it be live or museum.
Basic Computer Training
On Thursdays, The Web teaches a one on one Basic Computer. In this class, a student will learn the basics of home computer use. They will be able to maintain their computer, access the internet, set-up an email account, and basic to advanced Windows XP use.
The Work Crew
On Monday and Wednesday, the Web helps individuals seeking work. The time is spent on helping participants determine job/career goals, develop resumes, work on interview skills, and actual applying for work. Guests from the community such as employers and staff from the Job Service are lecturers.
Brown Bag Speaker Series
The Web hosts on every other Thursday, the Brown Bag Speaker Series. The Speaker Series features guest speakers from the community dealing in a wide range of topics from Mental health issues, Homeless Challenges, Cultural education and Many other topics that are important to the consumers of the Web.
Talking Circle
The Web occasionally hosts traditional Native style Talking Circles. The Talking Circle was a means of communicating in an equal and non competitive way. The Talking Circle has been proven to be an effective method of allowing individuals to deal with trauma.
Bible Study
On Wednesday, the Web hosts a non denominational Bible Study. The Web recognizes that there are many routes and supports in Recovery.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous takes place on every Friday starting at 5:30. The group focuses on the traditional 12 step program. The group emphasizes everyone's ability to restart.
Wellness Readiness Action Plan (WRAP)
The Alaska Mental Health Web will be starting classes on Wellness Recovery Action Plan. WRAP is a self-management and recovery system developed by a group of people who had mental health difficulties and who were struggling to incorporate wellness tools and strategies into their lives. WRAP is designed to:
- Decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors
- Increase personal empowerment
- Improve quality of life
- Assist people in achieving their own life goals and dreams.
WRAP is a structured system to monitor uncomfortable and distressing symptoms that can help you reduce, modify or eliminate those symptoms by using planned responses. This includes plans for how you want others to respond when symptoms have made it impossible for you to continue to make decisions, take care of yourself or keep yourself safe.
WRAP Support Group
In conjunction with WRAP, The Consumer Web will begin a WRAP Support Group. The importance of the group is to help new members to WRAP have a place that emphasizes its importance after the class. There will be time for individuals to practice equal and mutual peer support of one another. |
