Behavioral Health Groups

 

Borinquen Medical Centers provide a comprehensive range of behavioral health support groups to our culturally diverse community in the Miami metropolitan area.

Zoom Meeting Link:

https://borinquenhealth.zoom.us/j/5060328165
Meeting ID: 506 032 8165

HEADS Up Life Skills Group

HEADS Up Life Skills Group

The group provides a nonjudgmental setting for young adults to learn skills such as goal setting, effective communication, managing stress, decision making, money managing, and building relationships. The group will also be incorporating information on HIV prevention, substance use prevention, and PrEP education.

Young adults ages 18 – 24

STOPP
(Substance Use Group)

STOPP Substance Use Group

The group provides a nonjudgmental setting for participants to learn about the signs and symptoms of problematic substance use and the mental health symptoms that accompany it.  Participants will learn relapse prevention skills, positive coping and interpersonal skills, and will receive support and encouragement throughout their recovery.

Adults ages 18 and over who are actively using substances or have a history of substance use

El grupo proporciona un entorno sin prejuicios para que los participantes aprendan sobre los signos y síntomas del uso problemático de sustancias y los síntomas de salud mental que lo acompañan. Los participantes aprenderán habilidades de prevención de recaídas, afrontamiento positivo, habilidades interpersonales, y recibirán apoyo y aliento a lo largo de su recuperación.  

Adultos de 18 años en adelante que están utilizando sustancias activamente o tienen un historial de uso de sustancias.

English:
Mondays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tuesdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesdays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Thursdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fridays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Via Zoom

Español:
Lunes 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Martes 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Miércoles 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jueves 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Via Zoom

Level Up
(Coping Skills Group)

Level Up Group

The group provides a nonjudgmental setting for people seeking education on coping skills, as well as providing a safe space for support by mental health professionals and others experiencing similar symptoms.  Examples of topics covered include: coping skills, symptom management, how to improve sleep, managing grief and loss, challenging your thoughts, meditation, and mindfulness. 

Adults ages 18 and over who are seeking a supportive environment.

El grupo ofrece un entorno sin prejuicios para las personas que buscan educación sobre temas de habilidades de afrontamiento, además de brindar un espacio seguro para el apoyo de profesionales de la salud mental y otras personas que experimentan síntomas similares.  Ejemplos de temas cubiertos incluyen: habilidades de afrontamiento, manejo de síntomas, problemas de insomnio, manejo del dolor y la pérdida, desafiar sus pensamientos, meditación, y atención plena.

Adultos mayores de 18 años que buscan un entorno de apoyo.

English:
Fridays 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hybrid session – either join via Zoom or in person at 3000 Biscayne Blvd, 5th Floor Miami, FL 33137

Positive Beginnings
(Group for People Living with HIV)

Positive Beginnings

The group provides a nonjudgmental setting for people living with HIV, as well as providing a safe space for support by mental health professionals and others experiencing similar situations.  Examples of topics covered include: coping with HIV diagnosis and stigma, substance use issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, dealing with financial struggles, sexual identity, relationship issues, and LGBTQ issues.

Adults ages 18 and over who receive Ryan White services

El grupo brinda un entorno sin prejuicios para las personas que viven con el VIH, además de brindar un espacio seguro para el apoyo de profesionales de la salud mental y otras personas que experimentan situaciones similares. Los ejemplos de temas cubiertos incluyen: cómo hacer frente al diagnóstico y el estigma del VIH, problemas de uso de sustancias, depresión, ansiedad, duelo y pérdida, cómo lidiar con dificultades financieras, identidad sexual, problemas de relaciones, y temas de LGBTQ+.

Adultos mayores de 18 años que viven con el VIH

English: 
Tuesdays 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Español: 
lunes 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Golden Creations Art Club
(Art Support Group)

Golden Creations Art Club

The group provides a nonjudgmental setting for adults ages 18 and over seeking a supportive and creative outlet.  Participants will participate in art projects throughout the year and engage in group discussions relating to planning, self-esteem, positive support systems, mindfulness, and others.

Adults ages 18 and over who are seeking support and a creative outlet.

English:
First Thursday of every Month 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
In-Person: 3000 Biscayne Blvd, 5th Floor Miami, FL 33137

Creative Vibes
(Teen Art Support Group)

Creative Vibes

The group provides a nonjudgmental setting for teens ages 13 to 16 seeking a supportive and creative outlet.  Participants will participate in art projects throughout the year and engage in group discussions relating to bullying, self-compassion, self-esteem, positive support systems, mindfulness, and others.

Teens ages 13 to 16 who are seeking support and a creative outlet.

English:
Last Friday of every Month 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
In-Person: 3000 Biscayne Blvd, 5th Floor Miami, FL 33137

Caring Connections
(Support  for Family of Substance Users)

Caring Connections

The group provides a nonjudgmental setting for family of substance users seeking support and education.   Group discussions include: understanding addiction, setting boundaries, self-care strategies, communication techniques, coping with relapse, support resources, the role of family in recovery, and others.

Adults ages 18 and over who have family members with substance use issues.

English:
Mondays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Via Zoom

Parent Circle
(Parenting Skills Group)

Parents’ Circle

The group provides a nonjudgmental setting for parents to enhance their parenting techniques, improve communication, address specific challenges they may be facing, encourage healthy family dynamics,  improve problem-solving skills, and build a support network.

Parents ages 18 and over seeking support and education

El grupo ofrece un entorno sin prejuicios para que los padres mejoren sus técnicas de crianza, mejoren la comunicación, aborden desafíos específicos que puedan estar enfrentando, fomenten dinámicas familiares saludables, mejoren las habilidades para resolver problemas, y construyan una red de apoyo.

Padres de 18 años en adelante que buscan apoyo y educación

Gwoup la ofri yon anviwònman san jijman pou paran yo amelyore teknik yo nan edikasyon, amelyore kominikasyon, adrese defi espesifik yo ka ap fè fas a yo, ankouraje dinamik fanmi ki an sante, amelyore kapasite pou rezoud pwoblèm, epi bati yon rezo sipò.

Paran ki gen 18 ane oswa plis kap chèche sipò ak edikasyon

Creole:
Jedi (Thursdays) 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Via Zoom

Español:
último viernes del mes 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
En persona: 3000 Biscayne Blvd, 5th Floor Miami, FL 33137