Support Groups

P.I.C.S. Support Group
Post-Incarceration Syndrome

Connect with others who understand your journey and find guidance on your path forward. Our supportive community will help you navigate the challenges of reentry and empower you to rebuild your life.

Sunday evenings: 6:30-7:30 ET / 5:30-6:30 CT / 4:30-5:30 MT
 

Facilitators: Rabbi Mendy Goldstein and Jay
 

For more information, please contact our coordinators:

Jay: [email protected]

Rabbi Mendy: [email protected]

Abby Rabinowitz: 708.990.7849, [email protected]

C.A.R.E.S. - Family Support Group

Hinda CARES (Counseling, Advocacy, Restorative Justice, Education, & Support), a Hinda Institute program, is a support group for families impacted by the criminal justice system.
 

Monday evenings: 7:30-8:30 ET / 6:30-7:30 CT / 5:30-6:30 MT
 

For more information, please contact our coordinators:

Vickie Block: 847.571.5563, [email protected]

Abby Rabinowitz: 708.990.7849, [email protected]

Beth Pelzat: 847.909.3639, [email protected]

Seeking Safety
 

Seeking Safety is a program for individuals with a history of trauma and/or addiction. Trauma refers to distressing events such as child abuse, major accidents, combat, domestic violence, natural disasters, and more.
Addiction encompasses the destructive use of substances and behaviors like alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, and shopping.
The program focuses on developing coping skills to help participants achieve greater safety in their relationships, thoughts, and actions.

Thursday evenings: 7:30-9:00 ET / 6:30-8:00 CT / 5:30-7:00 MT

Facilitator: Lauren (MA, CIPSS)

Please contact Lauren via the email below to receive a participant agreement prior to joining this group.

For more information, please contact our coordinators:

Lauren: [email protected]

Abby Rabinowitz: 708.990.7849, [email protected]

* For more resources about the Seeking Safety program - click here.