Friendship Place, Inc.

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Friendship Place can be a busy place with 40+ activities occurring in a single month. Some of our "regular" programs that are held on a regular basis include the Creative Planning, Shopping, and Cooking Program, NAMI New Hope Consumer Support Group, and Dual Diagnosis Group. For all other activities, please see our calendar under "Events/Calendar."

Life Skills Series Discussion Group

Meets 2x per month (see current calendar for dates). Participants are encouraged to attend both times per month.

Professional speakers are invited to present on a topic submitted by Fp members 2X per month and to facilitate a discussion about the topic. Such groups have included: fire safety, healthy relationships, boundaries, nutrition, housing requirements, blood pressure and Diabetes information, guided imagery, medicare info., and cooking lessons.

NAMI New Hope Consumer Support Group

Thursdays: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Consumer-run support group that provides a safe and caring environment in which to express feelings and concerns about living with a mental illness. the primary purpose of these groups is to provide support and information. Guest speakers, informational videos, and social activities are also a part of the programming.

Dual Diagnosis Group

Tuesdays: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Provides education, therapy, and support for persons with both mental illness and substance abuse problems.