For Family Members who Support a Loved One with a Mental Health Condition
Our Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members and loved ones of individuals with a mental health condition. There is no cost to participants. Come meet others who understand what you are experiencing. Learn from one another and share in supportive, confidential environment.
- No cost to participants
- Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions
- Led by family members of people with mental health conditions
- 90 minutes long and meets monthly
- No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
- Confidential
What You’ll Gain
By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.
NAMI Family Support Group will help you:
- 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
- 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
What People Are Saying
“Thank you. It has helped me at a time of desperation. I don’t feel so alone.”
“The group participants share their struggles with each other which allows us to know we are not alone.”
“The facilitators are compassionate and have empathy as they themselves have experienced mental illness in their own families. They are knowledgeable in their domain, and I appreciate their willingness to serve, support, and inspire.”
To learn more about Family Support Group, contact us at 801.323.9900 or
You are Always Welcome
We invite you to join us at any support on a drop-in basis. You only need to register one time by clicking here. For more information about support groups in your area, call the state office at 801.323.9900.
All programs start on time so we encourage you to arrive 15 minutes early so you can settle in beforehand.