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Enrichment Groups at VTC

Every resident follows a personalized program built with their case manager, shaped around their own needs and goals. We offer a range of groups and classes onsite at Martinez Hall — and many are open to all Veterans. If you'd like to take part, reach out and we'll help you get started.

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Onsite at Martinez Hall

Support Built Around Each Veteran

Groups meet onsite at Martinez Hall, and each resident's schedule is shaped by the individual service plan they build with their case manager — matched to their particular needs and personal goals.

Several groups are led by VA representatives who work hands-on with our Veterans, from housing searches to employment help to recovery support. Many groups are open to all Veterans in the community, not only residents.

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Groups & Classes We Offer

Every group meets onsite — most at Martinez Hall — and many are open to all Veterans, not just residents.

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous

    An important peer support group for Veterans in recovery from alcohol and narcotics, held right here at VTC headquarters.

    • Peer support
    • Recovery

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    DBT teaches residents how to resolve issues by building four core skills. Using these techniques, our Veterans learn to identify problems, set goals, prioritize their time, and improve their sense of self-worth.

    • Mindfulness
    • Distress tolerance
    • Interpersonal effectiveness
    • Emotional regulation

  • Anger Management

    A course that teaches residents how to identify the sources of their anger and respond to anger-inducing situations in constructive ways.

    • 12-week course

  • Housing Search Group (HUD-VASH)

    VA representative Scott Swanson offers valuable support to residents — assisting with housing searches and applications, and even driving Veterans to properties they may want to rent.

    • VA-led
    • Housing search

  • Life Skills

    A customized class designed to empower Veterans to understand, internalize, and apply everyday life skills — building resilience and a sense of purpose as they transition to civilian living.

  • Seeking Safety

    Built around identifying safety as a priority and learning new, positive ways to cope with stressful situations. This group integrates treatment of PTSD and substance abuse while focusing on positive ideals, disengaging from emotional pain, and asking for help.

    • PTSD & recovery

  • Domestic Violence Prevention

    A course that builds healthy coping techniques and strategies for handling conflict, with the goal of developing healthy relationships.

    • 52-week course

  • Relapse Prevention

    Establishing a schedule, setting goals, and making a plan are essential to reducing the chance of relapse into substance abuse — with social supports, awareness of triggers and warning signs, healthy habits, forgiveness and gratitude, and milestones worth celebrating.

    • Recovery
    • Goal setting

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc.

    VA representative David Rice provides assistance and guidance related to employment searches, resume writing, job applications, and mock interviews.

    • VA-led
    • Employment

  • Substance Use Disorder & Harm Reduction

    VA representative Johnny Beach offers a welcoming space for open discussion about substance use disorders, coping strategies, and harm reduction techniques.

    • VA-led
    • Recovery

Weekly Group & Class Schedule

See when every group and class meets — recovery groups, classes, and Veteran services, by day, time, and room. Download or print the one-page schedule.

Download the schedule (PDF)

  • Every week, on the same days

    Recovery groups, classes, and Veteran services meet Monday through Saturday, morning to evening.

  • Onsite at VTC

    Sessions meet in the Auditorium and the North Conference Room at our Marina headquarters.

  • Open to the community

    Many groups welcome all Veterans, not just residents — call ahead to confirm times.