Our Services
Support Groups
Virtual support groups are being offered in response to COVID-19 precautions. Join us weekly. We'd love to see you!
Weekly Support Groups
Wednesdays 2-3PM: Women with disabilities support group
Thursdays 2-3PM: Virtual hangout for all
Thursdays 4:30-5:30PM: Moving Ahead – Traumatic brain injury support group
Please email Brooke Eldrige, brookee@abilitree.org, for Zoom link or call in number.
Support groups can be an invaluable tool for growth and independence.
Imagine receiving feedback and friendship from a community of peers who know first-hand what it’s like to experience disability. Amazing, right? They’ve been there.
They understand. And they are trusted allies for the journey ahead.
Speak Up
Speak Up is a communication support group for adults who experience mild to moderate speech difficulties.
A speech therapist and a licensed clinical social worker guide each meeting. This group is run by St Charles and hosted by Abilitree.
Meets the 4th Thursday of every month from 11am-noon at Abilitree headquarters.
ON HOLD due to COVID-19 precautions.
Moving A Head
Moving A Head is a support group for survivors of traumatic brain injuries.
Family members and caregivers are invited to attend.
Moving A Head meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 5pm-6:30pm at Abilitree headquarters.
Regular schedule ON HOLD due to COVID-19 precautions. Please see above for virtual meeting schedule and sign up information.
Healing Pathways Graduates' Coffee Hour
Reconnect with fellow Healing Pathways graduates.
An hour of conversation and coffee open to all Healing Pathways Graduates.
Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 10am-11am at Abilitree headquarters.
Regular schedule ON HOLD due to COVID-19 precautions. Please see above for virtual meeting support groups, including an all women’s support group.
Men's & Women's DisAbility Discussion Group
Support for individuals of all abilities.
Family members and caregivers are invited to attend.
Meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 10am – 11am at Abilitree headquarters.
Regular schedule ON HOLD due to COVID-19 precautions. Please see above for alternate support groups.
What can I expect?
Our support groups are peer-driven. Participants build community and learn through shared experiences.
- Each group meets at Abilitree headquarters in Bend.
- Our groups can accommodate a support person if needed.
- Each support group is a safe place to share your feelings. Abilitree will always be a judgment-free zone.
How do I get started?
The sign-up process is different for each support group.
Please reach out to Brooke Eldrige at brookee@abilitree.org or 541-388-8103 x 209 for more information.
