Post Election Support Resources

We know that many in our community are experiencing a mix of emotions during this post-election period including worry, sadness, fear, anger, loss, overwhelm, and many other feelings. It’s natural to have feelings like these in times of change and uncertainty. Whatever you are feeling right now, remember you’re not alone. Here are resources you can access to get some additional support.

Wildflower Alliance Post-Election Groups
running through Saturday, November 16
includes general support groups, as well as dedicated space for the Black, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ communities
learn more here: https://wildfloweralliance.org/post-election-support-spaces/

Post-Election Community Call with GLAD Law
Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 pm
for the LGBTQ+ community
learn more here: https://www.glad.org/events/post-election-community-call/

Post-Election Peer Support for Peer Supporters
for people in peer support roles
Thursday, November 14 at 6 pm
learn more here: https://namimass.org/wp-content/uploads/Post-election-PS4PS-1.pdf (pdf)

Post-Election Support Space for the trans and gender-diverse community
Saturday, November 16 at 3 pm
for the trans/non-binary community
learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1106661388134585&set=pb.100063722035774.-2207520000&type=3

Grief, Love, and Liberation: Honoring the winding path
Monday, November 25 at 6 pm
for the trans/non-binary community
learn more here: https://forge-forward.org/event/grief-love-and-liberation-honoring-the-winding-path

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections
from the Trevor Project
read it here: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections/

How to Cope with Post-Election Anxiety
from the Crisis Text Line
read it here: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/election-anxiety/#how-to-cope-with-post-election-anxiety-1

Post Election Resources
from Do Something
read it here: https://dosomething.org/post-election-resources

NAMI Connection Peer Support Groups
NAMI Connection is a free support group for people living with a mental health condition. Groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators and provide a safe, private, and non-judgmental setting.
Find a Connection Support Group

Recovery Learning Communities
Recovery Learning Communities (RLCs) are communities of people who have come together to support one another. They are open to adults who are dealing with mental health symptoms or related experiences. RLCs offer peer support groups, one-on-one support, peer bridging, training, workshops, and more.
Find your Recovery Learning Community

Peer Support Warmlines
Warmlines are numbers that people can call to get support when they are feeling lonely, anxious, sad, or simply need someone to talk to. They can also provide resources to callers.
Find a peer support warmline

Peer Support Resources
Looking for more peer support options? Check out this list: https://namimass.org/peersupport

Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
Feeling like you may be experiencing a mental health crisis? Check out this page for ideas on how to navigate it: https://namimass.org/in-a-crisis/

Fireweed Collective Peer Support Groups
More information: https://fireweedcollective.org/support-groups/

Man2Man BIPOC Support Group
More information: https://deedeescry.org/support-groups/

Black/Brown Indigenous Person of Color (BIPOC) Support at Kiva Centers
More information: https://kivacenters.org/online-peer-support/

NAMI Connection Support Group for Women of Color
More information: https://namimass.org/nami-connection-recovery-support-groups/#mondays

Peer Support Space Black Community Support Groups
More information: https://peersupportspace.org/community-gatherings-1

DBSA Black Community Peer Support Groups
More information: https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/online-support-groups/#national

NAMI Connection Support Group: African-American
More information: https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/

Apoyo Entre Pares en Centros Kiva
Más información: https://kivacenters.org/peer-line/

Immigrants Rising Wellness Support Groups
More information: https://immigrantsrising.org/supportgroups/

Kiva Centers’ Support Groups
Learn more: https://kivacenters.org/online-peer-support/

SERLC LGBTQ+ Support Groups
Learn more: https://www.southeastrlc.org/brockton

Wildflower Alliance LGBTQ+ Support Groups
Learn more: https://wildfloweralliance.org/online-support-groups/

Fireweed Collective Support Groups
Learn more: https://fireweedcollective.org/support-groups/

Peer Support Space LGBTQ+ Groups
Learn more: https://peersupportspace.org/community-gatherings-1

Cambridge Women’s Center
Learn more: https://www.cambridgewomenscenter.org/

MBRLC Women’s Group
Learn more: https://www.mbrlc.org/copy-of-peer-support-network

DBSA Boston Women’s Support Group
Learn more: https://dbsaboston.org/support-groups/online-support-group-schedule/

The Women’s Virtual Peer Support Group for Love and Self-Esteem
Learn more: https://www.paywhatyoucanpeersupport.com/womens-group-for-love-and-self-esteem

HeyPeers Support Groups for Women
Learn more: https://heypeers.com/online-support-groups

Peer Support Space & Florida Access Network Support Group for people have had abortion experiences
Learn more: https://www.flaccessnetwork.org/services

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts Sexual Health Counseling and Referral Hotline
617-616-1616