Interlink Self-Help Center is peer operated & funded by the Sonoma County Behavioral Health Division as a program of West County Community Services. We also provide site specific, closed groups to organizations and facilities serving our peer community. Contact Interlink manager for more information. lj.cluniesross@westcountyservices.org – 707-546-4482.
We are located at 1033 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA. You can reach us at (707) 546-4481.
Please note that all of our services, including remote services are for individuals 18 years of age and older.
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We are open: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10:00 to 3:00 & Thurs 10:00 to 2:00
Groups at Interlink Self-Help Center
We are available for telephone support during our open hours.
Befriending Ourselves: Sustaining our recovery through nurturing aspects of ourselves that we would like to strengthen and care for. Together we will explore tools such as growth mindset, locus of control, mindfulness, self-advocacy, and self-compassion. We will be using discussion, group wisdom, handouts and videos to explore these important topics.
Afternoon Check-In: An opportunity to check-in about how our day has gone, what we may be planning…
Understanding Stress: Understanding the basics of stress and anxiety, how to manage these natural and protective responses, and when to seek additional support.
Community Meeting: Our daily meeting that includes announcements and personal check-ins.
Journey Through Depression: Many of us have struggled with depression and anxiety. The group is designed to offer support for us to find strength together as we share and face these challenges in community.
🐾 Come Meet Scout! Scout is an emotional support dog who will be visiting on September 9th and 23rd. She loves spending time with people and enjoys helping create a calm, comforting environment. We hope you’ll stop by!
Funspiration / Let’s Go: – We look at fun and inspirational videos and also do some virtual world traveling.
Health and Wellness: Please join us as we look at many dimensions of health and wellness that impact our lives and explore resources within ourselves and our community that can support us in our journeys.
Intro to Peer Support: We have a different focus each month. No need to sign up, and no homework!
Friday Festivity: We engage in a variety of activities: community outings, Wii bowling, Bingo, Games, etc. This time provides opportunities for us to interact with each other and have fun!.
Change Your Mindset:Learn how to change your mindset by understanding the differences between fixed and growth mindsets,while shifting from believing your abilities are static to believing they can grow through effort.
Open Art Studio: We have art & craft supplies for drawing, painting, coloring, beading, and crafting.
Resource Group: We share and research resources and at times host speakers from other organizations.
Seeking Safety-PTSD: An evidence-based, present-focused support model to help people attain safety from trauma and/or addiction. Both trauma and addiction are addressed without delving into the past.
Skills for Better Living: We explore tools and techniques to enhance our quality of life. Topics include: self-awareness, problem solving, creative and critical thinking, coping skills and interpersonal relationships.
SMART Recovery: (Self-Management and Recovery Training) A 4-Point Program that supports individuals who have chosen to, or are considering abstinence from any type of addictive behaviors.
SMART Recovery En Español: Somos un programa gratuito de grupos de ayuda mutua para aquellas personas que quieren parar cualquier comportamiento adictivo, ya sea sustancia o actividad. El programa te ayuda a decidir si tienes un problema, a desarrollar motivación para cambiar, y te ofrece una serie de herramientas y técnicas basadas en la ciencia para promover la abstinencia. En otras palabras, tú estás en control de tu recuperación. Happy Little Craft Kits: Enjoy creating a fun craft with easy, step-by-step instructions. No experience is needed. Just come, get creative, and leave with a finished project to take home.
Understanding Anger: We define and explore anger, aggression and hostility, and check out some tools, techniques to support us to get better at responding rather than reacting.
What’s UP?: A time to share what we have been learning and exploring, and what we are curious about.
Recovery Dharma: A peer-led program for those seeking freedom from addiction of all kinds. It offers a path based on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, using meditation, inquiry, community, and ethical living as tools for recovery.
Outreach Planning Group: Together we will plan outreach activities, brainstorm new ideas, and share what we’ve learned from past experiences. Through discussion and group wisdom, we’ll explore creative ways to strengthen our connection with the community.
Zoom Participants:
- Make sure you are in a private and non-distracting location while in the group.
- Be on time. The Facilitator will determine whether or not to allow participants to join late.
- Stay muted until ready to speak and please Raise your hand to speak. (by phone *6 = mute/unmute and *9 = raise hand)
- No side conversations – conversations that exclude other group members.
- All the Center rules and rights apply.