COUNSELING Groups

The Project provides a number of counseling groups to the people we serve. All groups are free to attend and do not require insurance coverage.

  • Family Connections: Building Resilience Together

    Join us for a 10-week counseling group is designed for families seeking to improve their emotional and relational well-being through proven DBT techniques. This group focuses on teaching essential skills to strengthen family bonds and navigate emotional challenges.

    This group begins Thursday, Jan. 9 from 5-6:30 p.m. at The Project, 4101 John Deere Rd., Moline, IL, 61265.

    • Limited to 4-6 families - one family member meets TPQC criteria for participation 

    • Family Units:  Consist of at least one adult parent/guardian and one adolescent, with the possibility of including more family members if they meet the age criteria.  

    • Adolescents: 12-17 years old.  

    • Adults: 18 years and older.  

    Free | Insurance Accepted

    What You’ll Gain:

    • Mindfulness Practices: Build awareness and connection within your family.

    • Emotion Regulation: Discover strategies to understand and manage emotions.

    • Distress Tolerance: Develop skills for handling crises and practicing radical acceptance.

    • Effective Communication: Enhance your family’s communication and relationship skills.

    How to Join:

    • New clients can schedule an intake appointment by calling Salena at 309-581-2027 or email mentalhealth@tpqc.org

    • Current clients can let their clinician, provider, or case manager know and get the appropriate appointment scheduled to join.

  • Change & Acceptance is an inclusive, DBT skills-based therapy group designed to help people who may be experiencing anger, depression, anxiety, substance use, indecision, stress, guilt, or loneliness. It is a three-part learning experience covering these topics:

    -Mindfulness
    -Distress Tolerance
    -Emotional Regulation
    -Interpersonal Effectiveness

    Who: Open to community members 18+ who have the desire to learn practical tools to live in the moment, cope with stress, manage emotions, and improve relationships. Groups are limited to 12 participants.

    When: Every Friday from 4-5:30 PM, starting Aug. 30, 2024, at The Project of the Quad Cities, 4101 John Deere Rd., Moline, IL 61265.

    Cost: Insurance is accepted but not required.

    Our group meets continuously for three 8 week modules. We ask that you commit to one module at a time, as each week builds on another:

    • Module 1: 08/30-10/11

    • Module 2: 10/18-12/13 – off for Thanksgiving

    • Module 3: 12/20-2/14 – off for Christmas

    How to Enroll: Send us an email or call Salena at 309-581-2027 to schedule an intake appointment

  • Recovery Navigation to Become Well (RNBW) 🌈

    RNBW is an inclusive and affirming counseling group where clients will learn about the different paths to recovery amongst a community filled with new discoveries, strength, and hope. Topics may include:

    -Mindfulness

    -Harm Reduction

    -Sexual orientation, gender identity and expression

    -Four Agreements

    -Trauma

    -Coping skills

    Who: Adults 18+, who identify as LGBTQ+ and are experiencing mental health symptoms.

    When: Biweekly beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, from 5-6 p.m.

    Where: 4101 John Deere Rd., Moline, IL, 61265.

    Cost: Free to attend

    How to Enroll: Just show up! No enrollment or advanced registration required.

  • Recovery Navigation to Become Well (RNBW) 🌈

    RNBW is an inclusive and affirming counseling group where clients will learn about the different paths to recovery amongst a community filled with new discoveries, strength, and hope. Topics may include:

    -Mindfulness

    -Harm Reduction

    -Sexual orientation, gender identity and expression

    -Trauma

    -Coping skills

    Who: Youth 12-17, who identify as LGBTQ+ and are experiencing mental health symptoms..

    When: Biweekly beginning Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, from 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner is included.

    Where: 4101 John Deere Rd., Moline, IL, 61265

    Cost: Insurance is accepted but not required.

    How to Enroll: Send us an email or call Salena at 309-581-2027 to schedule an intake appointment.

  • For Trans & Gender-Expansive Folx 18+

    A counselor-led, open support group for trans and gender-expansive folx to connect, share experiences, and have topic focused discussions.

    Topics may include:

    -Gender & sexuality

    -Mental health

    -Relationships (peers/family/intimate)

    -Self-esteem

    -Communication

    -Coping skills

    -And more!

    Who: Folx 18+ who identify as trans and/or gender expansive

    When: Every other Thursday from 5-6 p.m. starting Sept. 7, 2023.

    Where: 4101 John Deere Rd., Moline, IL, 61265

    Cost: Free to attend

    How to Enroll: Just show up! No advanced registration required.

  • For Trans & Gender-Expansive Youth 12-17

    A counselor-led, open support group for trans and gender-expansive folx to connect, share experiences, and have topic focused discussions.

    Topics may include:

    -Gender & sexuality

    -Mental health

    -Relationships (peers/family/intimate)

    -Self-esteem

    -Communication

    -Coping skills

    -And more!

    Who: 12-17 who identify as trans and/or gender expansive

    When: Beginning November 9th, every other Thursday from 5-6 excluding Thanksgiving Day.

    Where: 4101 John Deere Rd., Moline, IL, 61265

    Cost: Free to attend

    How to Enroll: Just show up! No advanced registration required.