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), invisible disabilities, 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 part of Better Because Collective, a mental health 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.
There are two chapters:
- San Francisco
- Santa Clara County
San Francisco details:
Location: 54 Iris Avenue, San Francisco, California 94118.
Look for a blue residential building with silver banding and palm trees in the front with an open garage door. There are folding chairs for everybody to use.
Accessibility Info:
- The meeting space is in a private residential garage that is wheelchair accessible.
- There are wheelchair accessible bathrooms a block away at Starbucks and Peet's.
- The garage is scent-free.
- There is street parking on the same block and a free-of-charge parking lot a block away.
- The meeting space is nestled between the #1 MUNI and the 38 MUNI.
COVID Safety:
- The garage door is left open for ventilation.
- Masking is optional at this time.
- Wear warm clothes and bring a throw blanket since the garage door remains open for ventilation/COVID safety.
If you have any questions about the San Francisco group, feel free to message or email the host, Rebecca, at rebecca@betterbecausecollective.org
Santa Clara County details:
Location: Saratoga Library (Oak Room) 13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
https://sccld.org/locations/saratoga/
Accessibility Info: The meeting space is in a library meeting room that is wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair accessible bathrooms in the same building.
COVID Safety: Masking is optional at this time.
If you have any questions about the Santa Clara group, feel free to message or email the host, Sena at [asenad@gmail.com](mailto:asenad@gmail.com)
Newsletter and contact info:
Sign up for our newsletter, where we'll share resources and announce upcoming events. https://go.betterbecausecollective.org/opt-in
Upcoming events
25
(SF) Discuss life with chronic illness, chronic pain, and invisible disabilities
54 Iris Ave, San Francisco, 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: 54 Iris Avenue, San Francisco, California 94118.
Look for a blue residential building with silver banding and palm trees in the front with an open garage door. In the garage, a bunch of folding chairs will be set up in a circle with people sitting together and socializing.
Accessibility Info:
- The meeting space is in a private residential garage that is wheelchair accessible.
- There are wheelchair accessible bathrooms a block away at Starbucks and Peet's.
- The garage is scent-free.
- The garage is not low-light, so bring sunglasses if you need low-light.
- There is street parking on the same block and a free-of-charge parking lot a block away.
- The meeting space is nestled between the #1 MUNI and the 38 MUNI.
***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.***
COVID Safety:
- The garage door is left open for ventilation.
- Masking is optional at this time.
- Wear warm clothes and bring a throw blanket since the garage door remains open for ventilation/COVID safety.
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Rebecca at rebecca@betterbecausecollective.org
11 attendees(SF) Discuss life with chronic pain, illness, invisible disabilities, & anxiety
54 Iris Ave, San Francisco, 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: 54 Iris Avenue, San Francisco, California 94118.
Look for a blue residential building with silver banding and palm trees in the front with an open garage door. In the garage, a bunch of folding chairs will be set up in a circle with people sitting together and socializing.
Accessibility Info:
- The meeting space is in a private residential garage that is wheelchair accessible.
- There are wheelchair accessible bathrooms a block away at Starbucks and Peet's.
- The garage is scent-free.
- The garage is not low-light, so bring sunglasses if you need low-light.
- There is street parking on the same block and a free-of-charge parking lot a block away.
- The meeting space is nestled between the #1 MUNI and the 38 MUNI.
***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.***
COVID Safety:
- The garage door is left open for ventilation.
- Masking is optional at this time.
- Wear warm clothes and bring a throw blanket since the garage door remains open for ventilation/COVID safety.
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Rebecca at rebecca@betterbecausecollective.org
9 attendees
Past events
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