Open Support Circle for Gang-Affected Youth - Denver | GRASP

About This Group

GRASP (Gang Rescue and Support Project) is a peer-run intervention program established in 1991 after the drive-by shooting death of a Denver teen. It works with youth who are at risk of gang involvement or currently gang-involved, helps families of gang victims, and advocates for young people. What makes it different: it is run primarily by former gang members who left that life and turned their own lives around.

What to Expect

The Open Support Circle is a weekly healing-centered gathering. GRASP’s broader programming draws on the El Joven Noble and Xinachtli curricula, with a culture of healing focused on preventing substance misuse, relationship violence, and disengagement from school. The circle is open, and in the program’s own words, no referral is necessary.

Who This Is For

Youth roughly ages 10 to 24 who are affected by gangs or violence, along with families of gang victims. GRASP is a program of Denver Youth Program, a nonprofit that has served Denver youth for over 50 years.

How to Join

Just show up. The Open Support Circle meets every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at El Centro Del Barrio, 1351 W. 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211. No referral necessary. For more free options, see the Colorado support groups directory on My Therapy Groups.