Groups and Programs
Foster mental wellness through invigorating and supportive peer groups.
See below for our current group programming options.
2026 Group Schedule & Descriptions
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Writing Group
Every other Monday at 2pm
Do you have stories to tell and feelings to let out? Then this group is the perfect place for you! Join us in expressing yourself through writing.
Everyone is welcome! It doesn't matter if you've written a whole book or if this is your very first time trying.
We welcome all skill levels! You don't have to think of yourself as a "super experienced writer" to have a great time here.
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Crafty Crew
Every other Monday at 2pm
Do you love making things with your hands? Do you enjoy glitter, glue, and maybe a little mess? Then join the Crafty Crew!
This is the place to make cool crafts and have fun!
- We use different materials to create awesome projects you can take home.
- You don't have to be a craft expert—we'll learn new things together!
- It's a great way to relax, be creative, and meet new friends!Come join us and let your imagination get crafty!
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Food at Heartland
Tuesdays at 12pm
Do you like to eat? We do too!
Join us for a hot lunch Tuesdays at noon. Lunch costs 1 dollar.
Want to learn to cook- we have cooking (and eating) group opportunities throughout the month.
Snacks are always available at no charge in the Drop-in Center.
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Adventures Group
Tuesdays at 1pm
Join us every week for a fun and lively group where your voices and choices really matter. In this group, we learn more about each other and ourselves through different activities we choose together. It is a friendly place where everyone can share their own stories, ideas, and feelings. Make friends while exploring the adventures life brings!
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Member Board Meeting
Every other Tuesday at 2pm
YOU can make Heartland awesome!
Our members are the most important part of Heartland and help guide us. If you have thoughts about what programs we should develop and how things work here at Heartland, join our member board.
Come down to the drop-in center. We'll give you all the information you need to learn about joining our Member Board!
Your voice is important. If you want to help make Heartland even better and stronger, we need you!
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Karaoke Group
Mondays at 12:30pm
Do you love music? Do you love singing? Then come join us!
Belt out your favorite song with the group. We all sing together so no one sings alone. No pressure to always be on key; we’re just a bunch of friends making some noise and enjoying music together! You always get to pick a song whether you sing or not. Come enjoy some music and a good time with our crew.
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Bingo and Games
Thursdays at 12:30pm
Let the games begin! We start the party off with Bingo, and we keep it going with other board games — we love Farkle!
It's a great way to have fun!
You can meet new friends and find your group (that's the "community" part!).
And the best part? With Bingo, we play till everyone WINS A PRIZE!
Come on down and let's play some games every Thursday.
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What in the World Group
Fridays at 1pm
Do you ever wonder what's happening all around the world, our history and interesting people from our past? Let’s travel through time together and explore our world without leaving our seats.
We explore People - Places - Things and Events from all over the world including the distant past and into future.
We discuss what we’d like to dig into next as we explore topics as a group.
Come join the conversation and learn something new about our big, amazing world.
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Wild Wolves Group
Fridays at 2pm
Join Peer Specialist Jonathan to discuss and explore topics from a masculine perspective on Fridays from 2-3pm. The conversation is open to all who identify as masculine.
What makes us tick, discussing our own perspectives as men, and what that means.
How can we achieve more fulfilling lives as men by learning from each other and the specific topics we discuss?
Let’s take a deep dive into what makes us happy, what challenges we face from the past, present, and future and how we, as men, we move forward in a challenging world, together.