Well-Space

At McLean Hospital · Belmont, MA

You are not alone.

Groups, vocational support, and one-on-one peer support for young adults ages 18–30 who have experienced psychosis.

  • Free for all participants
  • No insurance necessary
  • In person & virtual
  • No need to be a McLean patient
Make a referral See the groups
Well-Space graffiti logo on a white brick wall

What we offer

Three ways to take part

Each is available in person at Well-Space and virtually from home.

Groups

Therapeutic, educational, and recreational groups, from meditation and resilience skills to gaming, peer support, and hearing voices.

See the weekly schedule →

Vocational & Education Support

Help getting back to work or school: resumes, job searches, college applications, accommodations, and benefits.

Learn more →

Individual Peer Support

One-on-one check-ins with a certified peer specialist, weekly or as needed. Confidential and note-free.

Learn more →

Use what you need. You can join for just groups, just vocational help, or just peer support — or all three. We'll adjust as your needs change.

"Breathe in deeply to bring your mind home to your body."
— Thich Nhat Hanh

Get started

Referrals & questions

Anyone can reach out, including participants themselves, family members, and clinicians.

Referral formFill out our online referral form, or contact Steve directly using the details below.
Open the referral form ↗
Steve Fedele, CPSProgram Coordinator
(617) 855-4214Fax (617) 855-3820
Well-Space room, McLean Hospital115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478
Who can join?

Young adults ages 18–30 who have experienced psychosis. You don't need to be a patient of OnTrack or McLean Hospital.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Well-Space is free for all participants.

Can I join from home?

Yes. Many groups and all individual services are available virtually.

Do I have to sign up for everything?

No. Use whichever services help you, and change that as your needs change.

I need a ride to McLean.

If you need a PT-1 transportation form to get to McLean, we can set that up for you.

Groups

Weekly schedule

Groups run Monday through Thursday, in the Well-Space room at McLean and online. Join as many or as few as you like.

In person Virtual In person & virtual

Schedule as of July 2026. Times may change; contact us to confirm before your first visit.

About the groups

What happens in each group

Meditation

In personVirtual

Meditation practice to build self-awareness, sharpen attention to body and mind, and respond less reactively. No experience needed.

Mon 12:00 p.m. · in person & virtualThu 12:00 p.m. · virtual

Building Resilience

In person

Skills-based and psychoeducational, drawing on DBT and CBT to work with negative thinking patterns, distressing emotions, and unhelpful behaviors. Handouts, videos, and discussion rather than traditional talk therapy.

Tue 11:00 a.m.

Gaming Group

In person

Board and video games, some collaborative and some competitive, to build social and interactional skills, practice reading social cues, and take a creative break. Wednesday's session comes with tea.

Tue & Thu 12:00 p.m.Wed 12:00 p.m. · Gaming and Tea

Hearing Voices Group

VirtualOpen to anyone 18+

A non-clinical space to talk about hearing voices, seeing visions, and other unusual perceptions, and to make sense of them in whatever way feels right to you. No contact with providers.

Tue 10:00 a.m.Wed 5:00 p.m.

Peer Support Group

In person

An open, peer-led discussion about mental health experiences, from stigma, work, and family dynamics to community resources. Some sessions are simply for conversation and connection.

Tue, Wed & Thu 2:00 p.m.

Open Discussion Group

In person

Talk about whatever is on your mind. Popular topics include navigating romantic relationships, dealing with treatment side effects, and world events.

Thu 11:00 a.m.

Open Milieu

In person

Come on in and hang out. Play a game, watch a movie, read a book, or just hang out and chat.

Tue 10:00 a.m.Wed 11:00 a.m. & 3:00–3:30 p.m.Thu 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Fitness Center

In person

Work out in McLean's well-appointed fitness center with free weights and machines.

Tue 3:00 p.m.

Interested in a group?

Get in touch

Individual Services

One-on-one support

Practical help with work and school, and regular check-ins with a peer specialist. Both are available in person at Well-Space and virtually.

Vocational & Education ↓Peer Support ↓

Vocational & Education Support

Our vocational and supported employment and education services are hosted by a Certified Vocational Specialist who offers support for work, school, and all vocational endeavors.

Support is offered two ways: in a group, where participants use the group to process and talk more about work and school, and in individual meetings by appointment.

Steve Fedele, CPS, IPS Vocational Practitioner
SFedele@MGB.org · (617) 855-4214

Work

  • Resume reviews, cover letters, CVs, portfolios
  • Job searches and job applications
  • Interviewing practice
  • Workplace accommodations
  • FMLA and managing leaves of absence
  • Career counseling

School

  • College applications
  • Scholastic accommodations
  • Scholastic support
  • Connecting with accessibility / disability offices
  • Individualized Vocational and Educational Support and Training (InVEST)

Trades

  • Training for trades
  • Job placement for trades

Benefits

  • Signing up for benefits
  • Managing benefits

Individual Peer Support

In one-on-one meetings, our certified peer specialists offer mutual support and act as a guide, a support, and a resource as you move forward in your recovery. You can join Well-Space just for peer support.

Steve Fedele, CPS · Lisa Charland, CPS
Hassan Ramadan, CPS · Sherry Yuan, CPS

How it works

  • Meet weekly or as needed
  • Scheduled around what works for you
  • In person at Well-Space or virtually

Confidential

Peer specialists don't take notes and don't communicate with your providers about your care.

Ready to set up a first meeting?

Get in touch

About Us

A space to build the life you want

Well-Space is a free program at McLean Hospital for young adults ages 18–30 who have experienced psychosis.

Our philosophy

We support people in creating the life they want through self-guided goals: reducing and managing symptoms, returning to school or work, improving their social life, and improving overall quality of life.

That happens through therapeutic, educational, and recreational groups, practical vocational and education support, and one-on-one support from certified peer specialists.

Participants choose what they want to use, and we adjust as needs change.

Who we serve

  • Young adults ages 18–30 who have experienced psychosis
  • You don't need to be a patient of OnTrack or McLean Hospital
  • Free of cost to every participant

Where we meet

  • The Well-Space room at McLean Hospital, 115 Mill Street, Belmont
  • Virtual programming you can join from home
  • Need a PT-1 to get to McLean? We can set that up.

Learn more

Well-Space info on MapNet's website →

Our team

The people behind Well-Space

Well-Space's certified peer specialists.

Steve FedeleSteve Fedele, CPSProgram CoordinatorCertified Peer Specialist · IPS Vocational Practitioner
Lisa CharlandLisa Charland, CPSCertified Peer Specialist
HR
Hassan Ramadan, CPSCertified Peer Specialist
Sherry YuanSherry Yuan, CPSCertified Peer Specialist
"Breathe in deeply to bring your mind home to your body."
— Thich Nhat Hanh