Support Groups In-Person

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

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: Free of cost to participants

Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions

Led by family members of people with mental health conditions

60-90 minutes long and meets weekly, every other week or monthly (varies by location)

No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed

Confidential
: These groups are led by individuals that share their experiences of having family members with mental health conditions.
: By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.

Aim for better coping skills

Find strength in sharing experiences and not judge anyone’s pain

Forgive ourselves and reject guilt, understanding that mental health conditions are no one's fault and can be traumatic experiences

Embrace humor as healthy

Accept that we cannot solve every problem

What people are saying about NAMI Family Support Group

“The most beneficial thing for me was that I am not alone. I found the NAMI Family Support Group at the time I really needed it!”

Anonymous

Participant

“The support group facilitators and attendees were respectful of other people’s experiences and were non-judgmental when there were different ways of handling things.”

Anonymous

Participant

“I felt I received constructive, practical and helpful information from group members.”

Anonymous

Participant

“Using the [NAMI] support group model is so essential to the success of our family support groups. As a group, the collective wisdom covered a lot of possibilities.”

Anonymous

Participant