🌈 Join Our Next PEARLS Group Starting Mid-March – Now Enrolling (LGBTQIA+ Adults 55+)
Dawn Saunders
Hello,
We’re excited to announce the next PEARLS group at the Pacific Center for Human Growth, created especially for LGBTQIA+ adults ages 55+. Our new 9-session series will begin mid-March, and we would love for you to join us. 🌷
This group is designed for LGBTQIA+ older adults who may be experiencing depression, isolation, and/or loneliness and are looking for supportive tools and meaningful connection in the community. 💜
Whether you’re new to PEARLS, previously participated, or are considering returning, this upcoming group offers practical skills, encouragement, and a simplified process.
✨ Why Join PEARLS?
🧠 Learn Practical Coping Skills – Build strategies to manage stress, set achievable goals, and strengthen emotional resilience.
🌤️ Improve Your Mental Health – Boost confidence and positivity with guidance from a trained PEARLS Coach.
🤝 Build Community – Share experiences and receive encouragement in a welcoming, affirming group setting.
🗓️ Weekly 1:1 Support Available – We offer weekly office hours with our PEARLS Coach, where participants can sign up for individual 1:1 sessions for personalized support.
📋 Streamlined Check-Ins – The PHQ-9 is completed only four times throughout the 9-week program (instead of weekly), allowing more focus on your growth.
📅 Group Details
🗓️ Start Date: Mid-March (Day/Time TBD based on participant availability)
💻🏢 Format: Hybrid — attend in person or join online for flexibility and accessibility
Structure:
• Sessions 1–4: Weekly
• Sessions 5–9: Bi-weekly
• Total: 9 group sessions
👩🏫 Facilitator: Dawn, our trained PEARLS Coach
🔒 Closed Group: The same participants attend each session. Spots are limited, and late entry is not possible once the group begins.
✅ Next Steps to Register
Please see the link below to schedule an appointment to register for PEARLS. If you would like any additional support with scheduling, feel free to contact the front desk at (510) 548-8283.
🔗 PEARLS Registration Link:
https://scheduler.zoom.us/referrals-pacific-center/referrals-registration-appts
After registering, we’ll complete a brief screening call to ensure the program is a good fit.
If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this email. We’re happy to help and would love to support you in this next step. 💛
Warmly,
[Your Name]
PEARLS Program Team
Warm regards,
Dawn Saunders (she/her)
PEARLS Coach/ Adult Mentor
Pacific Center for Human Growth
2130 Center St, Suite 200, Berkeley, CA 94705
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