Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center offers a variety of support groups to survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and other types of abuse. All support groups are free of charge and are open to survivors 18 years of age and older. Support groups offer a non-judgmental, safe, and confidential way for survivors to move forward in their healing process and connect with other survivors who have experienced similar situations.

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To learn more about our support groups, or sign up today, please contact our hotline at 330.374.1111 or chat now, or fill out our interest form below.

Interested in joining our support group information listserv to be updated on groups every quarter? Email [email protected] to request to be added to the group list.

Pathway to Healing (Sexual Assault Survivors) Support Group: The Pathway to Healing support group is offered to individuals who have experienced sexual violence. In the group, survivors will learn about sexual violence, trauma, and ways to cope. During group, survivors are invited to connect and support each other. This group has an artistic activity for every session. This group will run for 8 weeks, each session lasts an hour and a half. This group is offered quarterly throughout the year.

Healing Hearts (Intimate Partner Violence Survivors) Support Group: The Healing Hearts support group is for survivors who have experienced physical abuse, mental abuse, and/or emotional abuse during their lifetime. In this group, survivors learn about intimate partner violence, the cycle of violence, and power and control dynamics, as well as healthy relationships, and participate in activities that promote self-esteem, coping skills, and building strengths. This group will run for 8 weeks, each session lasts an hour and a half. This group is offered quarterly throughout the year.

Restoring Roots (Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse) Support Group: This group is for adults who experienced sexual abuse as a child and offers a safe space to explore the impacts of childhood sexual abuse and ways to cope. Survivors will learn about childhood sexual abuse and receive support from other group members. This group runs for 8 weeks, each session lasts an hour and a half, and it is offered on a yearly basis.