There is a particular kind of comfort in logging on from your own home and finding that someone is glad you came.
That is what CFO’s virtual support groups offer. More than a dozen groups run every week, each with different topics, different times, and different rhythms. All of them are held in a way that lets you show up exactly as you are.
We believe healing happens best when we come together. The virtual team makes that possible for people who can’t always make it across town — because of a difficult day, or a long week, or a body that isn’t cooperating, or a schedule that doesn’t bend.
No commute required. No need to dress up or have it all together. You just have to log in.
What you’ll find
The virtual team offers a wide range of groups, covering mindfulness, coping strategies, creative expression, recovery, and wellness. Some are quiet and reflective. Some are practical. Others are full of laughter.
One of our most special groups is Melodies for the Mind, which meets Fridays at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. It is exactly what it sounds like — a space where music and mental health meet, and where people come together around something that moves them.
All sessions run on Eastern Time, so people from across our community in Virginia and beyond can join in.
The people who hold the space
A welcoming space doesn’t happen by accident. It is built, carefully, by people who know how to make others feel safe.
Seth and Will are two of the people who do that work for our virtual team. They show up consistently, they listen well, and they make room for everyone in the group — including people who are joining for the first time and are not yet sure they belong.
If you have been thinking about coming, this is your invitation. Not from us. From them.
How to join
Registration is free and quick. Visit https://centersforopportunity.org/sign-up-for-virtual-programs/ to sign up, and you’ll receive Zoom codes by email.
Once you’re in, there is no pressure to speak and no test to pass. Feel free to come once or come every week. Your camera can stay on or off — whatever feels right.
We are saving you a seat.
CFO’s virtual support programs and
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stay connected, supported, and encouraged.
