11/05/2025
Feeling the weight of shorter days in Portland? 💛 Whether you’re managing depression year-round or noticing more challenges as the skies turn gray, you’re not alone: and support is all around you.
Local peer groups and events offer safe, welcoming space to talk or simply connect with others who get it. Free and affordable community groups for depression, anxiety, SADD, and life’s stressors run throughout the week: many are virtual, so you can join from home, even on the hardest days. Try NAMI’s peer-led support groups (with flexible evening options). For those seeking skill-building, group therapy sessions focus on practical coping tools and encouragement. Everyday folks gather for light therapy "SAD Lamp" events, outdoor meetups (when the sun allows!), and peer check-ins across the city.
Sometimes, that first step is just about showing up, no pressure to talk or share: just being among others who care. And if you need a more personal touch, Holistic Community Therapy offers flexible virtual occupational therapy for mental wellness, helping you build everyday skills and routines that support whole-person healing all season long.
If it’s a rough time, know this: Community is here