FAQs

Why did we change our name from self-Injury Recovery anonymous to self-injury recovery & Awareness?

SIRA has not used the 12 steps in many years, as we developed our own literature called “Layers to Discovery” which was written with the self-injury psyche in mind by people with lived experience. We will always listen to our community and know when it’s time for a change. Now, we are SIRA: Self-Injury Recovery & Awareness.

Are there in-person SIRA support groups? If so, where do they meet?

All in-person meetings are currently suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-COVID, the only regularly scheduled meeting was in New York City, in the borough of Manhattan. We hope to resume in-person meetings in Manhattan when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, all meetings are taking place via Zoom, using meeting ID: 590 719 8589. This meeting is password protected. Please email us at info@thesira.org for the password.

We will continue to have virtual meetings once in-person meetings resume.

How frequently does the group meet?

SIRA meets weekly via Zoom. We have Saturday meetings at 4:30 PM Eastern Time, Sunday meetings at 12 PM Eastern Time, and Wednesday meetings at 9:30pm Eastern Time. SIRA meetings are one hour and fifteen minutes in duration.

The quantity of meetings relies on volunteers. If you would like to host a meeting please email us at info@thesira.org. The only requirement to host is a desire to stop engaging in self-injury and to have more meetings! There will always be a backup host in attendance with hosting experience to assist you.

What are the eligibility requirements to join or participate?

A desire to stop engaging in self-injury. SIRA does not have an age-requirement. All ages are welcome. We welcome parents and/or guardians to attend a meeting before and/or with your minor.

Saturday meetings are open to all i.e. Parents of minors, Medical students, anyone wanting insight into self-injury.

Does SIRA charge an attendance fee or membership dues?

No, SIRA does not have any dues or fees. Donations are appreciated. We are self-supporting through our own contributions.

Fundraising Idea? Contact: amandab@thesira.org

Who are the clinician collaborators with the SIRA group?

SIRA is solely a peer support group.

Collaboration Idea? Or a clinician who would like to be part of our organization? Contact: amandab@thesira.org

If I want to be an anonymous participant, does SIRA accommodate my privacy needs?

SIRA online meetings are not recorded. SIRA takes precautions to make sure no data is stored or recorded during meetings.