Depression Overcome: Peer Support Group

Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation; it happens together. This biweekly peer support meetup is a space for people living with depression to come together, share what they’re dealing with right now, and talk openly about the tools, habits, and strategies they’re using to cope and move forward.

This is a peer-led, non-judgmental support group, not therapy. There’s no pressure to speak, fix, or have answers. Some weeks you may want to share; other weeks you may just want to listen and feel less alone. All experiences are welcome, and honesty is encouraged.

By meeting regularly, we build something powerful: connection, understanding, and momentum. Research shows that social support and shared experience play a meaningful role in recovery from depression and this group exists to make that support real, accessible, and human.

If you’re struggling, healing, or somewhere in between, you don’t have to do it alone. Come sit with us every other Thursday at The Council on Recovery and be part of a community that believes recovery is possible, one conversation at a time.

Parking/Check-in 🅿️🚗
You can find free parking in the The Council on Recovery parking garage on levels 2, 3, or 4 (not level 1). Enter the Welcome Center and check in with the staff member at the desk; you can then ask them to point you to where the Depression Overcome group is meeting. We will be in room B166. Looking forward to meeting you!

References:
Pfeiffer, P. N., Heisler, M., Piette, J. D., Rogers, M. A., & Valenstein, M. (2011). Efficacy of peer support interventions for depression: a meta-analysis. General hospital psychiatry, 33(1), 29–36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2010.10.002

Smit, D., Miguel, C., Vrijsen, J. N., Groeneweg, B., Spijker, J., & Cuijpers, P. (2023). The effectiveness of peer support for individuals with mental illness: systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychological medicine, 53(11), 5332–5341. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291722002422