Support Groups

NAMI Support Groups

See the individual first, not the illness.
Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers.
Understand that mental illness are traumatic events.
Aim for better coping skills.
Find strength in sharing experiences.
Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination.
Not judge anyone's pain.
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.

View or download and print (PDF format) our NAMI Informational Brochure here!