Group Programs in Primary Care

Struggling with opioids? Looking for a new chance at recovery?

Come join our group visits where you get expert care in a supportive setting. We are a low level care group focused on addiction recovery and life skills.

For more information about group programs as well as other services, call 617-591-6000 (CHA's opioid use disorder helpline)

For: Adults 18+ English speaking

Basic expectations for all group members:

• Keep the group a safe and confidential space
• Be on time or let the team know if you will be absent/late
• Be respectful of each other
• Be able to speak the language of the group
• Apply the learned knowledge to your life

Note: group visits are medical visits that are billed to your insurance. Some insurances may require a co-pay for these visits. Please check with your insurance if you have any questions. 

Get your Diabetes care in a Group! Increase your knowledge of diabetes, set goals, and share strategies with fellow patients. 

You will have the opportunity to meet with your provider team and adjust your medications as needed.

When: monthly
For: Adults 18+ English speaking

Basic expectations for all group members:

• Keep the group a safe and confidential space
• Be on time or let the team know if you will be absent/late
• Be respectful of each other
• Be able to speak the language of the group
• Apply the learned knowledge to your life

Note: group visits are medical visits that are billed to your insurance. Some insurances may require a co-pay for these visits. Please check with your insurance if you have any questions. 

Meet with our healthcare provider, their team, and other patients living with similar chronic disease, chronic pain, sleep problems, fatigue, and others in a shared medical setting/group.

Learn ways to care for yourself you may not have thought of before. Have the chance to learn new life skills like stress reduction, gentle movement, and  healthy cooking.

When: Closed weekly series
For: Adults 18+ English Speaking

Basic expectations for all group members:

• Keep the group a safe and confidential space
• Be on time or let the team know if you will be absent/late
• Be respectful of each other
• Be able to speak the language of the group
• Apply the learned knowledge to your life

Note: group visits are medical visits that are billed to your insurance. Some insurances may require a co-pay for these visits. Please check with your insurance if you have any questions. 

This group combines wellness education and mindfulness into one.

There is peer discussion, education, exercise and many other wellness activities. Many of our group members have diabetes. There are guests that will share resources, cooking and nutrition demos, and movement.

For: Adults 18+ Haitian Creole speaking

Basic expectations for all group members:

• Keep the group a safe and confidential space
• Be on time or let the team know if you will be absent/late
• Be respectful of each other
• Be able to speak the language of the group
• Apply the learned knowledge to your life

Note: group visits are medical visits that are billed to your insurance. Some insurances may require a co-pay for these visits. Please check with your insurance if you have any questions. 

This group aims to reduce childhood obesity by improving eating and exercise habits. We work with young patients to help them change their lifestyle and behaviors around eating and movement.

Treating and preventing childhood obesity helps protect your child's health now and in the future. It requires children (and family) to show personal accountability, motivation to change daily habits and continuing lifestyle changes after group.

For: children under 18 years of age
When: Closed weekly series

Basic expectations for all group members:

• Keep the group a safe and confidential space
• Be on time or let the team know if you will be absent/late
• Be respectful of each other
• Be able to speak the language of the group
• Apply the learned knowledge to your life

Note: group visits are medical visits that are billed to your insurance. Some insurances may require a co-pay for these visits. Please check with your insurance if you have any questions

This group works with adults interested in getting guidance and education around weight loss or preparing for their weight loss journey. Our goal is to incorporate wellness into your lifestyle to prevent and reduce symptoms from chronic illness focusing on obesity. We are a supportive shared-medical visit to help you achieve your weight and health goals.

This is an evidence-based approach to learn healthy and mindful eating, goal setting, tracking, stress management, sleep hygiene, exercise, meal plans and prep, healthy recipes and food demostrations with individualized medical management.

For: Adults 18+
When: Weekly for three months then monthly thereafter

Basic expectations for all group members:

• Keep the group a safe and confidential space
• Be on time or let the team know if you will be absent/late
• Be respectful of each other
• Be able to speak the language of the group
• Apply the learned knowledge to your life

Note: group visits are medical visits that are billed to your insurance. Some insurances may require a co-pay for these visits. Please check with your insurance if you have any questions

Looking for a little extra support to achieve your health goals?

Try Balanced Beings - a group medical visits program led by Kate Lemons, PA-C. 

This weekly group visit meets on Wednesday afternoons. Each session includes 20 minutes of mindfulness based movement, 20 minutes of education on healthy living, and 20 minutes of open conversation and questions. The goal of the group is to establish a community for sustainable health changes. 

Together, we will explore nutrient dense nutrition, joyful movement, sleep optimization, and incorporating mindfulness into everyday life!

For: Adults 18+ English speaking
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Day: Wednesday Afternoons
Where: Online using Google Meet

Group members will be required to use video as well as audio technology, have a stable internet connection and a private place from which to participate. 

A screening appointment with group leaders is required. Referrals should be made via your provider. 

Basic expectations for all group members:

• Keep the group a safe and confidential space
• Be on time or let the team know if you will be absent/late
• Be respectful of each other
• Be able to speak the language of the group
• Apply the learned knowledge to your life

Note: group visits are medical visits that are billed to your insurance. Some insurances may require a co-pay for these visits. Please check with your insurance if you have any questions.