About us
The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group is a friendly, unstructured, in-person peer support group for anybody 18+ who lives with chronic pain, illness(es), disabilities (visible and/or invisible), or any type of mental health experiences. The group is a casual, safe space to hang out, talk about our lives, share coping strategies, make friends, create community, and get support.
This group is a program of Better Because Collective, a nonprofit that supports people as they navigate difficult life experiences. We also offer an online platform where people can share their stories of growth and healing. Our goal is simple: to offer connection, kindness, and hope.
Location: 2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
https://www.2727.today
Accessibility Info: The meeting space is in a well-lit, airy gallery space that is wheelchair accessible, with a bathroom in the same building accessible by ramp.
COVID Safety: We are asking folks to mask!
If you have any questions about the East Bay group, feel free to message or email the host, Anna, at Anna.ch@betterbecausecollective.org, and she'll get back to you as quickly as she is able!
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Upcoming events
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East Bay Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group Meetup
2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA, USAbout us: The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group is a friendly, unstructured, in-person peer support group for anybody 18+ who lives with chronic pain, illness(es), invisible disabilities, and any type of mental health experiences. The group is a casual safe space to hang out, talk about our lives, share coping strategies, form friendships, create community, and get support.
Location: 2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Look for a corner gallery in a residential neighborhood!
Accessibility Info:
- The meeting space is in a wheelchair accessible gallery.
- There are bathrooms accessible via ramp within the gallery.
- The lighting is relatively gentle, though of course feel free to bring hats, sunglasses to adjust!
- Seating provided by the gallery are wooden, foldout chairs. If a metal foldout chair would be preferable, let me know, and I'll try to procure some!
- Feel free to bring heating pads, yoga mats, cooling pads, to make yourself as comfortable as possible!
***Please refrain from wearing anything scented, including lotion, dry-cleaned clothes, etc. This is to ensure that the group is safe for people with chemical sensitivities.***
Scheduling Info: While this group runs every other week, there are a few dates when the space will not be available. Those dates are: 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, and 11/3! To play it safe, check on the meetup page to be sure that we are meeting!
COVID Safety:
- We are asking folks to mask!
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Anna at anna.ch@betterbecausecollective.org
7 attendeesEast Bay Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group Meetup
2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA, USAbout us: The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group is a friendly, unstructured, in-person peer support group for anybody 18+ who lives with chronic pain, illness(es), invisible disabilities, and any type of mental health experiences. The group is a casual safe space to hang out, talk about our lives, share coping strategies, form friendships, create community, and get support.
Location: 2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Look for a corner gallery in a residential neighborhood!
Accessibility Info:
- The meeting space is in a wheelchair accessible gallery.
- There are bathrooms accessible via ramp within the gallery.
- The lighting is relatively gentle, though of course feel free to bring hats, sunglasses to adjust!
- Seating provided by the gallery are wooden, foldout chairs. If a metal foldout chair would be preferable, let me know, and I'll try to procure some!
- Feel free to bring heating pads, yoga mats, cooling pads, to make yourself as comfortable as possible!
***Please refrain from wearing anything scented, including lotion, dry-cleaned clothes, etc. This is to ensure that the group is safe for people with chemical sensitivities.***
Scheduling Info: While this group runs every other week, there are a few dates when the space will not be available. Those dates are: 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, and 11/3! To play it safe, check on the meetup page to be sure that we are meeting!
COVID Safety:
- We are asking folks to mask!
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Anna at anna.ch@betterbecausecollective.org
6 attendeesEast Bay Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group Meetup
2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA, USAbout us: The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group is a friendly, unstructured, in-person peer support group for anybody 18+ who lives with chronic pain, illness(es), invisible disabilities, and any type of mental health experiences. The group is a casual safe space to hang out, talk about our lives, share coping strategies, form friendships, create community, and get support.
Location: 2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Look for a corner gallery in a residential neighborhood!
Accessibility Info:
- The meeting space is in a wheelchair accessible gallery.
- There are bathrooms accessible via ramp within the gallery.
- The lighting is relatively gentle, though of course feel free to bring hats, sunglasses to adjust!
- Seating provided by the gallery are wooden, foldout chairs. If a metal foldout chair would be preferable, let me know, and I'll try to procure some!
- Feel free to bring heating pads, yoga mats, cooling pads, to make yourself as comfortable as possible!
***Please refrain from wearing anything scented, including lotion, dry-cleaned clothes, etc. This is to ensure that the group is safe for people with chemical sensitivities.***
Scheduling Info: While this group runs every other week, there are a few dates when the space will not be available. Those dates are: 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, and 11/3! To play it safe, check on the meetup page to be sure that we are meeting!
COVID Safety:
- We are asking folks to mask!
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Anna at anna.ch@betterbecausecollective.org
5 attendeesEast Bay Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group Meetup
2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA, USAbout us: The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group is a friendly, unstructured, in-person peer support group for anybody 18+ who lives with chronic pain, illness(es), invisible disabilities, and any type of mental health experiences. The group is a casual safe space to hang out, talk about our lives, share coping strategies, form friendships, create community, and get support.
Location: 2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Look for a corner gallery in a residential neighborhood!
Accessibility Info:
- The meeting space is in a wheelchair accessible gallery.
- There are bathrooms accessible via ramp within the gallery.
- The lighting is relatively gentle, though of course feel free to bring hats, sunglasses to adjust!
- Seating provided by the gallery are wooden, foldout chairs. If a metal foldout chair would be preferable, let me know, and I'll try to procure some!
- Feel free to bring heating pads, yoga mats, cooling pads, to make yourself as comfortable as possible!
***Please refrain from wearing anything scented, including lotion, dry-cleaned clothes, etc. This is to ensure that the group is safe for people with chemical sensitivities.***
Scheduling Info: While this group runs every other week, there are a few dates when the space will not be available. Those dates are: 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, and 11/3! To play it safe, check on the meetup page to be sure that we are meeting!
COVID Safety:
- We are asking folks to mask!
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Anna at anna.ch@betterbecausecollective.org
5 attendees
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