NAMI support groups give you a safe place to share experiences with others who understand. These groups provide empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. They are a place to develop supportive relationships and gain hope.

Our free support groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who have lived experience. The groups follow a structured model so everyone has an opportunity to share, learn, and feel support from other attendees.

Family Support Groups are available online and in person throughout Northeast Florida on a regular recurring basis.
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If you're curious about a support group, you are welcome to attend with no commitment. Student or non-participant observation is not permitted.
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• 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

What Are People Saying

“Using the [NAMI] support group model is so essential to the success of our family support groups. As a group, the collective wisdom covered a lot of possibilities.”
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“The most beneficial thing for me was that I am not alone. I found the NAMI Family Support Group at the time I really needed it!”