LifeSupport- focused support group activity to address life issues, stressors and pressures that could lead to substance and Opioid use disorders; offer insight into challenges that can lead to SUD or other mental health issues or that impact recovery. The group will also feature alternative methods of managing stressors to avoid substance use or recurrence; using mindfulness techniques, and open discussion regarding current issues facing people where direct group level counseling services and both peer support and referral services may be warranted. Participants will also learn ways to support family and other community members address SUD, OUD (includes Narcan education and distribution), and STUD along with other mental health concerns in ways that are life affirming and address issues of stigma and stigma prevention; these activities are designed to work with and augment whole person health strategies for participants. This groups are targeted to general community and/or housing insecure (homeless) communities.
