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<p><strong>What’s the Best Medicine to Reduce Depression and Anxiety? –&gt; Community</strong></p>
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<p>Just by participating in our activities you&nbsp;<strong>help yourself and others to feel less alone and to feel supported</strong>.&nbsp; This can help take the edge off the increased strain on our mental health in our stressful world.&nbsp; Helping others gives a powerful boost to our own self-esteem and mental health. Whether you can spend a little time participating or a lot you’ll be a player on Team Mood Support!</p>
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<p><strong>Choose Any or ALL of the Following FREE Activities:</strong></p>
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<p>Our<strong>&nbsp;private 24 x 7 Discord server</strong>— a friendly, private online social space / community center. People who “get” you will have text discussions, post pictures, share some laughs, teach and learn each other’s hobbies and wellness techniques -- all without constant exposure to the news or the toxicity of social media like Facebook and Twitter. </p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Sundays</td><td>Mondays</td><td>Tuesdays</td><td>Wednesdays</td><td>Thursdays</td><td>Fridays</td><td>Saturdays</td></tr><tr><td>Weekend Coffee/Tea<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>Morning Check-in<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>Morning Check-in<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>Morning Check-in<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>Morning Check-in<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>Morning Check-in<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td><td>Weekend Coffee/Tea<br>10:15am Eastern<br>7:15am Pacific</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Sharing Meeting<br>3pm Eastern<br>Noon Pacific</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Hartford* Meeting<br>7pm Eastern<br>4pm Pacific</td><td></td><td>Old Saybrook* Meeting<br>6pm Eastern<br>3pm Pacific</td><td>Westport*<br>6pm Eastern<br>3pm Pacific</td><td></td><td>NOMAD ONLY** MEETING<br>8pm Eastern<br>5pm Pacific</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Note: City names are only historical.  All meetings are open to peers anywhere in the world.<br>**Nomad Only Meetings are restricted to peers who have first-hand knowledge of living in a vehicle part- or full-time for extended periods or those who are planning to do so. Both your income level and type of vehicle are irrelevant. RVers, truckdrivers, van-lifers, skoolie-dwellers, car-dwellers, etc., are all welcome.</figcaption></figure>
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<p>Holidays can be tough! The pressure of family and friend gatherings or the feeling of isolation or boredom can turn these days into a challenge. We have a remedy. Join us for our fun 8-hour virtual hangouts on Thanksgiving and Christmas, where you’re free to come and go as you please. Enjoy friendly company without the need to pretend you're in a festive mood! Come along and help yourself and others as we navigate these days together!</p>
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