Support at McLean
McLean hosts a number of local and national organizations which offer resources for individuals with mental health conditions. Support from these organizations can include self-help groups, access to informational resources, peer interaction and support, family and friend support groups, and assistance with community resources such as job coaching and life skills education.
Please Note
At this time, McLean Hospital is not hosting in-person support groups, including DBSA, AA, and SMART Recovery, until further notice. We know these groups are important and valuable to the McLean community and we look forward to hosting them in the future.
Please contact each organization for the status of or access to online meetings.
Community Organizations
Cole Resource Center
The Cole Resource Center is an education and recovery community of peers and family members, dedicated to helping people affected by mental illness lead full and healthy lives. They offer access to a wide variety of programs and resources on mental health challenges and pathways to wellness for peers and families.
Cole Resource Center staff members are available to provide guidance in navigating the many resources for health insurance, housing, availability of low-cost medications, transitions to employment, and treatment options. Visit their website to learn more about resources such as teen mentoring, peer support groups, job coaching, and more.
DBSA Boston
The Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Boston is a self-help organization run by and for people with depression and bipolar disorder, and for family and friends of those with these disorders. DBSA members come together to share support and information with others in similar situations.
Visit the DBSA website to learn more about upcoming community events and available resources like support groups, lectures book club, and a comprehensive local service directory.
Self-Help Groups
To complement McLean programs and encourage individuals’ initiatives in their own recovery, many self-help groups are held on McLean’s Belmont campus.
Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 8pm
Saturdays, 12pm (noon)
Call 617.426.9444 for information
Family Support & Education Group
Second Saturday of each month, 1-5pm
Nar-Anon Family Group
Mondays, excluding holidays, 7:45-9:15pm
Call 781.245.6784 for information
SMART (Self Management And Recovery Training)
Mondays, 7pm
Call 617.945.1562 for more information
Depression and Anxiety
DBSA Boston (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Boston)
Drop-in groups: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1:30-3:30pm
Weekly meeting: Wednesdays, 7-9pm
Office hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-4pm
Call 617.855.2795 for information
ECT Support Group
Patients, families, friends, and those contemplating ECT treatment are welcome to attend
Second Tuesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm
Call 617.855.2355 for more information
OCD Massachusetts
Two groups with varying schedule, 1-2 times per month
Location: Online only
For virtual meeting schedule and access, email the goals group or the support group
WellSpace at McLean
WellSpace provides therapeutic, recreational, and educational groups for young adults ages 18-30 who have had psychosis. The team is devoted to providing fun and interesting activities to foster positive social interactions and movement in recovery.
Group sessions include topics such as brain training, integrated wellness, hearing voices, meditation, peer support, game therapy, building resilience, and more.
There is no attendance policy, so individuals can join our drop-in groups at will.
The program is located in the WellSpace room on the ground floor of the Admissions Building at McLean. Please note if you need a PT-1 to get to McLean, we can help you set that up. There is also virtual programming which participants can participate in from home.
Join a Group
WellSpace is free of cost to all participants and insurance is not required.
For more information or to inquire about joining a group, please contact Steve Fedele, CPS, at 617.855.4214 or via email or fill out and submit the form below.
