Kiva Centers

Kiva Centers Advancing peer-led, trauma-informed models that transform mental health care. www.kivacenters.org We are united by our shared experience and common humanity.

We believe in every person's right to autonomy, self-determination, and reclamation over their own experiences. We believe that relationships are at the center of what heals people who have experienced emotional distress. Our stories and collective wisdom guide us and our community to liberation.

🎤✨ Join KIVA Centers as we commemorate Juneteenth through poetry, connection, and community! ✨🎤Come together for an afte...
06/02/2026

🎤✨ Join KIVA Centers as we commemorate Juneteenth through poetry, connection, and community! ✨🎤

Come together for an afternoon of honoring freedom, celebrating voices, and building togetherness. ❤️💚🖤

🗓️Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
⏰ 11AM – 3PM
📍 172 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA

🍽 Food Provided
👥 All Are Welcome | 18+

Sign up using the link below:
https://kivacenters.jotform.com/261524078770056

You can also register by emailing [email protected] or calling (508) 751-9600.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨

🌞The June Schedule is here at Kiva Centers!We’re excited to welcome everyone into another month of connection, support...
06/02/2026

🌞The June Schedule is here at Kiva Centers!

We’re excited to welcome everyone into another month of connection, support, creativity, and community - with both in-person and online groups available throughout June!

✨ NEW GROUP ALERT ✨
Join us every Wednesday at 2 PM for our brand new Summer Social group!
A relaxed weekly wellness group focused on connection, self-care, community support, conversation, creative activities, ice cream, and summer vibes ☀️🍦

Whether you’re looking for peer support, meaningful conversation, or just a welcoming space to connect - there’s a place for you here.

📍 In-Person Groups: 172 Shrewsbury St. Worcester, MA
💻 Online Groups available throughout the week
📲 Check out the schedules below for full details!

06/01/2026

📢 Under the Umbrella Support Group is cancelled today, June 1st. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The group will return on the first Monday of July. We look forward to seeing everyone then!

05/24/2026

✨✨Reminder: Kiva Centers will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Please note there will be no in-person or online support groups during this time.

All services and groups will resume on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

05/21/2026

We love when the peer support and mutual aid we offer at Kiva Centers can support people in real time. Especially during a medical emergency and when it is for a young person in foster care. Thank you Cie Morin for the shout out and for your work Fostering Change, Inc! And to Big Y World Class Market in Southbridge, Massachusetts for going above and beyond and The Salvation Army USA for their voucher program.

We came together for an Ice Cream Social at Green Hill Park focused on connection, community support, and wellness in pa...
05/21/2026

We came together for an Ice Cream Social at Green Hill Park focused on connection, community support, and wellness in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Central Mass Area and Parent/Professional Advocacy League.

This was a fun event! People with lived experience, youth, families, and mental health service providers came to gather, build relationships, share resources, and have conversations about mental health and community care. It was a chance to enjoy time together, strengthen support networks, and remind one another that no one has to navigate life’s challenges alone.

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We lost two beloved members of our New Mexican and Trans community and spent time over the past few weeks gathering at l...
05/21/2026

We lost two beloved members of our New Mexican and Trans community and spent time over the past few weeks gathering at local memorials in their honor.

Rest in peace, Lucas Knapp and Juniper Blessing. Both lives were taken through acts rooted in hate. In the face of violence and loss, our community continues to come together. Through our collective grief, we continue to strengthen our commitment to healing, love, and protecting one another.

You will both be remembered.

[Image Description: A memorial table covered in a black cloth sits in front of a colorful mural painted with large flowers. Framed photos of Lucas Knapp with a dog and Juniper Blessing are displayed beside candles in blue, purple, white, and gold glass holders. A printed memorial flyer, handwritten notes of love and support, pens, and messages from community members are spread across the table. A heart-shaped handwritten note hangs above the photos, creating a space of remembrance, grief, and community care.]

05/20/2026

🚨 Reminder: The Worcester RLC will be closing today, May 20, 2026 at 1:30PM due to the Ice Cream Social event! 🍦

Transportation will be provided for anyone attending today’s Mental Health Awareness Event at Green Hill Park!

📍 Please meet at Kiva Centers
172 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA
🕐 Meeting Time: 1PM TODAY – May 20, 2026

We look forward to spending the afternoon together in community! 💚

05/19/2026

🍦 ICE CREAM SOCIAL 🍦

Join us for a fun Mental Health Awareness Event at Green Hill Park in Worcester on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 2:00PM–5:00PM!

Come enjoy:
✨ Fun activities & petting zoo
✨ Yoga & mindfulness exercises
✨ Connecting with providers
✨ Ice cream & community togetherness

🚐 Transportation will be provided from the Worcester RLC for anyone interested in attending. Meeting time and address is provided below!

📍 Meeting Time: 1:00PM
📍 Meet at: Kiva Centers – 172 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA

📅 Rain Date: May 27th

We hope to see you there! 💚

SAVE THE DATE!Join us for the 2026 Certified Peer Specialist Award Ceremony:“Grounded in Lived Experience: Peer Speciali...
05/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for the 2026 Certified Peer Specialist Award Ceremony:“Grounded in Lived Experience: Peer Specialists Growing Together.”

This year’s celebration will be held at the College of the Holy Cross Hogan Campus Center.

June 29, 2026
11:00am-2:00pm

Invitations to follow for Certified Peer Specialist training alumni, employing agencies, community partners, and stakeholders.

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Address

172 Shrewsbury Street
Worcester, MA
01604

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+15087519600

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