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Community

Peer Support Circles

Small, facilitated groups where lived experience is the expertise in the room. Meet others who understand, share what helps, and find the relief of being truly heard.

  • Online and in-person options nationwide
  • Trained, compassionate facilitators
  • Always free, no referral needed
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Education

Learn & Cope Workshops

Practical, jargon-free sessions on understanding symptoms, communicating with providers, and building gentle routines for stress, sleep, and pacing.

  • Live monthly workshops plus a recorded library
  • Co-designed with clinicians and lived experience
  • Downloadable worksheets to take to appointments
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Guidance

Care Navigation

One-to-one help finding informed clinicians and preparing for appointments that take you seriously. A real person to help you make sense of next steps.

  • Connections to our network of 40+ partner clinics
  • Appointment-prep tools and symptom journals
  • Guidance for navigating insurance and referrals
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Family

Family & Caregiver Support

Loved ones need support too. We help families understand SSD and learn how to offer steady, believing, non-judgmental care — without burning out.

  • Dedicated caregiver circles
  • Communication and boundary-setting guides
  • Resources for the whole household
Getting started

Joining is simple

No referral, no cost, no pressure. Three gentle steps.

1

Reach out

Send a message or sign up for a workshop — whatever feels comfortable to start.

2

We connect

A team member helps match you to the right circle, workshop, or navigator.

3

Begin at your pace

Join when you're ready. There's no timeline but your own.

Get started today

Help keep every program free

Our programs are free because of people like you. Your gift keeps the door open for the next person searching for support.