“[La] capacitación llegó en el momento adecuado en el lugar indicado, o sea, todo cayó del cielo. La verdad me ayudó a centrarme un poco. A dejar el miedo a saltar, cabeza fría, cuerpo caliente, entonces poder actuar.” — Andrea H., Organizadora Principal en Heartland Workers Center y participante de la Capacitación de Facilitadores (English…
“Yo no había visto tanta necesidad de pertenecer a un grupo hasta esta [capacitación]. [Me recordo] que yo también quiero pertenecer a un grupo como participante, no solo como facilitadora.” — Perla S., Participante de Capacitación de Facilitadores GPS (English translation below) Cuando Perla se unió a la Capacitación de Facilitadores para la Comunidad Hispana…
“GPS te pone en el lugar de las personas a las que sirves. Cultiva la empatía y creo que la empatía es la herramienta más poderosa que tenemos para ayudar verdaderamente a los demás.” — Mili, una Doula y Participante en la Capacitación de Facilitadores GPS para la Comunidad Hispana (English translation below) En junio…
“I feel so much more equipped to offer a space that’s trauma-informed and respectful of all. It feels so good to know there’s this outline of what it looks like to really honor a person’s experience.” — Mona Best, Transformational Parent Coach, Maternal Wellness Coach, Matrescence Educator, and Spring 2025 GPS MASStrong Facilitator Training Participant…
“I learned that silence can be healing—and that just being present can be enough.” — Annie Belmer, Certified Recovery Counselor and Spring 2025 GPS MASStrong Facilitator Training Participant For Annie Belmer, a Recovery Counselor at Community Health Connections in Massachusetts, the Spring 2025 GPS MASStrong Facilitator Training was more than just a professional development opportunity—it…
“GPS’s facilitator training was one of the most thoughtful and healing-centered experiences I’ve ever had.” — Lily Black, Perinatal Mental Health Advocate, Recovery Peer Leader, and Spring 2025 GPS MASStrong Facilitator Training Participant The Spring 2025 GPS MASStrong Facilitator Training brought together a committed group of 82 individuals across various communities, united by a shared…
On behalf of thousands of individuals across Massachusetts who have benefited from our care, GPS Group Peer Support recently submitted testimony to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health in strong support of S.292/H.377 — An Act relative to growing resources to optimize the utilization of group therapeutic care, aimed at expanding access to high-quality…
BOSTON, MA (May 6, 2025) – GPS Group Peer Support’s MASStrong program officially launched its newest phase on April 1st, 2025, providing expanded access to essential mental health resources and peer support to Massachusetts healthcare workers. The program’s expansion is supported by $5 million in new funding from the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Trust Fund. Designed…
As the new year begins, we often think about ways to improve ourselves and the communities around us. One way to create lasting change is by supporting the development of trained support group leaders. Support groups provide an essential space for individuals to share experiences, receive emotional support, and find a sense of community in…
Millions of Americans are struggling to access behavioral health care. Long wait times, high costs, and a shortage of providers are fueling a mental health crisis. Mental Health America’s 2022 annual report found that 56% of people are not receiving needed treatment for mental health concerns and nearly one-quarter (24.7%) of those seeking mental health…
