NAMI Adult Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led virtual support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others in a safe and confidential environment. The groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who have lived experience and are now living in recovery.
NAMI’s Support Groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and get what you need. The group meets rotating Monday’s and Tuesday’s weekly, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
When: 6:30 PM – 8 PM Where: Zoom
Monday Dates for January – October 2024:
Feb. 12th, | Mar. 11th, | Apr. 8th, | May 6th, | June 3rd, | July 1st, | Aug. 12th, | Sept. 9th, | Oct. 7th | |
Feb. 26th, | Mar. 25th, | Apr.22nd, | May 20th, | June 17th, | July 15th, | Aug. 26th, | Sept. 23rd, | Oct. 21st |
Tuesday Dates for January – October 2024:
Feb. 6th, | Mar. 5th, | Apr. 2nd, | May 14th, | June 11th, | July 9th, | Aug. 6th, | Sept. 3rd, | Oct. 1st | |
Feb. 20th, | Mar. 19th, | Apr. 16th, | May 28th, | June 25th, | July 23rd, | Aug. 20th, | Sept. 17th, | Oct. 15th |
What You’ll Gain
By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you can gain hope and feel a sense of connection. The group 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.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group will help you:
- See the individual first, not the illness
- Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers
- Understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events
- Aim for better coping skills
- Find strength in sharing experiences
- Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination
- Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
- Embrace humor as healthy
- Accept that we cannot solve every problem
- Work for a better future in a realistic way
These groups are open to the community, regardless of diagnosis.
For more information, please contact Destini Gill, Senior Program Manager, at 727-826-0807.