NAMI Support Groups
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult 18+ with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Participants gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
Interested in becoming a NAMI Family Support Group Facilitator? Apply Here
NAMI Military Family Support Group A place for adult family members and friends who have a loved one who is or was in the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard - regardless of their status - living with symptoms of a mental health condition. This group offers free and confidential support; guided by principles that emphasize respect, understanding, and encouragement for all participants.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult 18+ who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Participants will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there.
Interested in becoming a NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Facilitator? Apply Here
LGBTQIA+ Connection Recovery Support Group is a safe, non-judgmental space for people in the community to share their experiences and receive the support they might not otherwise not get in the real world. The group is designed for 18+ LGBTQIA+ peers to share their life experiences and uplift each other.
About Support Groups
NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.
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Free of cost to participants
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Family Support Group is designed for adults 18+ with loved ones who live with mental health conditions
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Connection Peer Support Group is designed for adults 18+ living with mental health conditions
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Support Groups are led by peers that have lived experience
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90 minutes long
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No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
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Confidential
NAMI is there for you and your family.
Support Group Schedule:
NAMI Family Support Group - Zoom
Twice a month: 2nd & 4th TUESDAY
6:00-7:30 PM Central Time/7:00-8:30 PM Eastern Time
NAMI Military Family Support Group
The THIRD TUESDAY of each month.
6:00 - 7:30 PM Central Time/7:00-8:30 PM Eastern Time
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group - Zoom
Every TUESDAY
6:00 - 7:30 PM Central Time/7:00-8:30 PM Eastern Time
Every WEDNESDAY
5:00 – 6:30 PM Central Time/6:00-7:30 PM Eastern Time
LGBTQIA+ Connection Recovery Support Group- Zoom
Meeting monthly on the 3rd Thursday of each month via Zoom.
5:00 - 6:30 PM Central Time/6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Eastern Time
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group In-Person ~ Tallahassee
Meeting Monthly on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
6:00-7:30 PM Eastern Time
Location: Location: Leroy Collins Leon County Main Library
200 W Park Ave.
Tallahassee, FL
We will be meeting in the Magnolia Room, on the 2nd floor.
Coming Soon:
NAMI Vet Connect: a place for our Veterans and Active Duty Military can come together to discuss shared experiences with mental health. Register below for Upcoming Vet Connect and we will let you know when the group starts!
Interested in becoming a NAMI Vet Connect Facilitator? Apply Here
NAMI Mindfulness & Meditation for Mental Wellness & Inner Peace
By incorporating powerful tools, valuable tips, and effective techniques of positive psychology, mindfulness, and meditation, this wellness group offers a holistic approach to well-being. Join us today if you're grappling with the stresses of everyday life, experiencing mental health struggles, or on the path to recovery from substance abuse.
Join us live on Zoom for an exciting wellness group experience! We delve into a wide range of topics such as:
- practicing self-compassion
- cultivating forgiveness
- managing emotions
- prioritizing self-care
- healing from emotional wounds
- identifying core values
- mastering breathing techniques
- embracing self-love
- boosting self-esteem
- silencing your inner critic, and so much more.
Register below for Upcoming Mindfulness & Meditation for Mental Wellness & Inner Peace and we will let you know when the group starts!
If you would like to join a NAMI Support Group, please submit your registration information below, at the very bottom of this page!
NAMI Classes
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a FREE 8-week mental health, wellness, and recovery class open to any adult (18+) with a mental health condition. It provides participants with education, skills, and support to enhance their lives. Participants learn how to strengthen relationships, balance changing healthcare needs, and better understand their mental health and recovery.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is facilitated by a team of trained peers who make mental health and wellness a priority in their daily lives. They share information, facilitate discussions and teach participants new skills that lead to self-awareness and personal growth.
Interested in becoming a NAMI Peer to Peer Leader? Apply Here
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.
Interested in becoming a NAMI Family to Family Leader? Apply Here
NAMI Homefront is a free, six-session education program for family members, partners, or friends who are interested in learning about mental health conditions experienced by their military Service Members and Veterans relatives/friends. Homefront is designed to help family members understand and support their Service Member/ Veteran while maintaining their own well-being.
Based on the nationally recognized NAMI Family-to-Family program, NAMI Homefront is designed to address the unique needs of families, caregivers, and friends of those who have served or are currently serving our country. The program is taught by trained family members of service members/veterans with mental health conditions.