Thanks, everyone! I called the SOS meeting, even though it's a ways away, but it's long since been disbanded. My best bet is to try to leave work early, and catch a SMART meeting, that is pretty close to where I work, though one has to contend with DC traffic...which is pretty terrifying! I will also keep exploring online options, every little bit helps.
I was thinking: One reason I also drown stuff out is that I think I'm a pretty smart, creative person, but one who is no good at making money, and that has a job where I have about 0 creative input. But at least I have a job that is not utterly horrible, and I am very thankful for that.