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.
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.
Young Adult Support Group - Click Here to Register
The NAMI Young Adult Support Group is where young adults (ages 18 to 25+) can gather and connect in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. Every 1st and 4thTuesday of the month, 5:30 - 6:30 PM Central Time/6:30 - 7:30 PM Eastern Time, we will meet on Zoom and introduce a topic surrounding mental health. This 1-hour support group is a great place to meet new people, share stories, and support each other! Most importantly, you are not required to share anything you do not want to!
If you would like to join a NAMI Support Group please submit your registration at the bottom of this page.
Support Group Schedule:
Family Support Group
Twice a month: 2nd TUESDAY and 4th THURSDAY
6:00-7:30 PM Central Time/7:00-8:30 PM Eastern Time
Connection Recovery Support Group
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
Young Adult Support Group (Ages 18-25)
Twice a month:: 1st and 4th TUESDAY of the month
5:30 - 6:30 PM Central Time/6:30 - 7:30 PM Eastern Time
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.
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 health care 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.
Fall Schedule:
Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 Pm - 8:00 Pm Central, September 28th - November 9th
Monday Afternoons from 1:00 Pm - 3:00 PM Central, October 3rd - November 21st
Monday Evenings from 6:00 Pm - 8:00 PM Central, August 1st - September 19th
Click Here to Register for Peer to Peer Today!
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.
Upcoming Fall Schedule:
Tuesdays: September 27th - November 15th hosted by NAMI Tallahassee in person.
Currently, there are no Zoom Classes scheduled for the Fall Session
To Register for the in person Tallahasse Class please click here.
If you are interested in participating in a Zoom Family to Family Class please submit your information below, be sure to check off Upcoming Family to Family and one of our Family Leaders will be calling you.