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.
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 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
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.
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
If you would like to join a NAMI Support Group, please submit your registration at the 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 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.
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.
NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.
Based on the nationally recognized NAMI Family-to-Family program, NAMI Homefront is designed to address the unique needs of family, 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.
NAMI Hearts & Minds There is a clear and critical need to care for mental and physical health simultaneously. Understanding this connection and synergy is vital to overall wellness. NAMI Hearts+Minds is a wellness program designed to educate and empower you to better manage your health — mentally and physically.
2023 Summer Class Zoom Schedule:
NAMI Hearts & Minds: Wednesday Evenings July 19th - August 5th
NAMI Peer-to-Peer: Monday Evenings July 24th - September 18th
NAMI Family-to-Family: Thursday Evenings July 27th - September 14th
NAMI Homefront: Wednesday Evenings August 23rd - September 27th
2023 Summer Class Zoom Registration:
To register for summer classes please schedule a quick video chat with our Educational Program Coordinator, Denise Levy below. Registration dates are open from July 5th - July 22nd. Simply click the link below and choose a day and time that work best for you and your schedule.