What we’re about
The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group is a friendly, casual, in-person peer support group for anybody 18+ who lives with chronic pain, illness(es), invisible disabilities, and any mental health experiences. The group is an unstructured safe space to hang out, talk about our lives, share coping strategies, form friendships, create community, and get support.
The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group provides connection, community, and understanding for people living with chronic pain, illness(es), and invisible disabilities.
Location: We meet at 54 Iris Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
Look for a blue building with silver banding and palm trees in the front with an open garage door. In the garage, a bunch of chairs will be set up in a circle with people sitting together and socializing.
Accessibility info: There is street parking on the same block as the meetup and a free-of-charge parking lot a block away. The meetup space is wheelchair and mobility device accessible. There are wheelchair and mobility device-accessible bathrooms at Starbucks and Peet’s, which are both a block away. The meeting space is scent-free and low light. Please refrain from wearing anything scented, including lotion, dry-cleaned clothes, etc. This is to ensure that the group is safe for people with chemical sensitivities.
COVID safety info: The space is indoors with a ton of ventilation, so be prepared by wearing warm clothes and/or by bringing a throw blanket to put over your lap. Masking is optional.
Donations: There's an optional $2 donation per group. This is to cover the annual expenses of hosting the group on meetup.com. You can bring cash or pay by Venmo. If you have any questions about this, feel free to message me.
For more information or questions about the group, feel free to message me. My inbox is always open.
