Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM CT
Location: Zoom
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, info@empowertn.org or (615) 200-6028
Empower Rainbow Crew
Empowered Rainbow Crew is a free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community. The group will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBTQ+.
When: 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central.
Where: on zoom
To sign up contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered People
About Our Group: Empowered People is a social group for adults with disabilities. We gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants share authentic life experiences with their peers and resources to increase independence. In return, you gain confidence and companionship.
When: One Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month.
Times: 2:00 - 3:30 pm CT
Where: Virtual on Zoom
Registration Link: bit.ly/ETEP26
Contact: Contact us if you need help registering or have any questions.
*Zoom details will be provided only to those who register.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
About Our Group: Living Your Best Empowered Life has discussions about employment and housing, including strategies and tips to help you Live Your Best Life.
There are opportunities to chat, learn, and share stories about your personal experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment while living with a disability. The group is facilitated by our Independent Living Specialist, Marissa, who helps folks set goals and find solutions every day.
When: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CT
Where: Virtual on Zoom
Registration Link: bit.ly/ETEL26
Contact: Contact us if you need help registering or have any questions.
*Zoom details will be provided only to those who register.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.