The goal for Emerge programs, including Peer Support Groups, is to offer peer-connection to survivors, letting folks share space while engaging in conversation and/or a variety of activities.

The act of coming together in a group can have a healing component, whether folks are actively engaging in conversation about past experiences or not.

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Traditional Talk-based Support Groups

We offer traditional support groups for survivors and their loved ones. Support groups provide a safe space for those impacted by sexual violence to learn and heal together.  Through discussion of sexual trauma, shared or individual experiences, and local resources, these groups help increase connection and support for survivors, caregivers, partners, and others.   

We are in the process of developing additional Peer Groups (talk), Please take our survey on the Emerge page to assist us in this process.

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Activity-Based Peer Groups

​Activity-based programs include but are not limited to art-based workshops, horticultural therapy, walking groups, group outings, and more! Reach out to let us know what you'd like to see!

from peer support group participants:

"the time I spent attending the group allowed me to take what felt like a hidden broken life & begin to put the pieces back together."

"I love that there is a resource that works for me.

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2025 Support Groups

Starting in early 2025, SARSSM will host new cohorts of our Men's Peer Support & Women's Peer Support Groups (talk-based support). These will be closed groups and meet for 12 weeks. 

​For more details about these groups, please click here.
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SARSSM is in the process of developing additional groups, both talk and activity for 2025.  We invite you to complete the survey below to assist us in this process.

All programs and groups are offered free of charge.

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