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 Groups for Individuals with Mental Illness - 18 plus

NAMI-NYC Metro support groups connect individuals with others who live with similar challenges, and offer creative and practical solutions to specific problems or concerns. All groups are led by a trained volunteer who creates an environment of mutual respect and support.

We have a successful record of creating and maintaining groups that coincide with the needs of the community. Groups are focused on a specific membership in an effort to help people connect with others who are living with very similar issues.

The following groups are for mental health consumers only. Please review group description and instructions for first time attendees carefully to ensure the group will meet your needs. Occasionally, groups change time or location, call the Helpline (212.684.3264) to confirm meeting.

Unless noted all support groups meet at NAMI-NYC Metro — 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1103 (at 35th Street) New York, NY10018. To view a pdf file of all our support groups, click here.

Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Facilitator:

Rich Satkin

Date and Time:

First and third Thursday of each month; 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

Description:

Peer support and sharing of strategies for successful living for individuals with bipolar disorder.

Instructions for First Time Attendees:

Call the Helpline to see if this group is the most appropriate for your needs, and then feel free to attend. No need to speak to facilitator in advance.

 

 

The Day After DBT

Facilitator:

Pauline Prin

Date, Time, and Locations:

Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the NAMI office; 5 to 6:30 pm.

Description:

This group is for individuals who are currently in or who have been in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT Skills Training); keep skills alive and build mastery in life. 

Instructions for First Time Attendees:

Interested parties must speak to the facilitator before attending the group. Please contact Pauline via e-mail to attend

 

 

Individuals With OCD at Mt.Sinai

Facilitator:

Lauren Priday

Date, Time, and Location:

First Friday of each month at Mt. Sinai Hospital — Madison Avenue at 100th Street; 5:30 pm.

Description:

Support and cognitive behavioral techniques for individuals with OCD.

Instructions for First Time Attendees:

Interested parties must speak to the facilitator before attending the group. Please leave your contact information with the Helpline, and the facilitator will call you.

 

 

Job Talk

Facilitator:

Ed O’Donnell

Date and Time:

Fourth Friday of each month; 6:45 pm.

Description:

Peer support and professional guidance for individuals with any employment-related issue.

Instructions for First Time Attendees:

Interested parties feel free to attend. Call the Helpline with questions.

 

 

Media and Advocacy Discussion Group (MAG)

Facilitator:

Judith Carrington

Date and Time:

First Monday of each month; 6:00 pm.

Description:

Discussion for individuals interested in media coverage of mental health and NAMI-NYC Metro advocacy initiatives.

Instructions for First Time Attendees:

Interested parties must contact facilitator at mail@mentalhealthed.org (using the subject line "MAG Meeting”) before attending the group.

 

 

NAMI Connection in Brooklyn

Formally Brooklyn Awakenings Group

Facilitator:

Anthony Sgarlato and Zeinab EL-ETR

Date, Time, and Location:

Every Wednesday at Baltic Street – 250 Baltic Street (between Court and Clinton), 3rd Floor, Brooklyn NY 11201; 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

Description:

Peer recovery support group for adults with any mental illness.

Instructions for First Time Attendees:

Interested parties should feel free to attend. Please contact Anthony Sgarlato at 718-875-7744 with any questions.

 

 

NAMI Connection at the Manhattan VA

Facilitator:

Shamair Branch, Ed Hospedale, Carmen Perez, and Conrad Yeates

Date, Time, and Location:

TBD

Description:

Peer recovery support group for adult veterans with any mental illness. This group is for veterans only.

Instructions for First Time Attendees:

Interested veterans should contact Shamair with any questions at 347-320-7540.

 

 

NAMI Connection Support Group

Facilitator:

Trained consumer facilitators

Date and Time:

Every Saturday of the month from 3:30 to 5 pm.

Description:

Peer recovery support group for adults with any mental illness.

Instructions for First Time Attendees:

Interested parties should feel free to attend. Call the Helpline with any questions regarding this group.

 

 

Poetry Workshop

 

Facilitator:

Robert Astor, Hannah Craven, and Angel Rodriguez

Date and Time:

Third Tuesday of each month; 6:30 pm.

Description:

Study poetry with experts and get feedback on your own poetry.

Instructions for First Time Attendees:

All are welcome!  Call Helpline with any questions.

 

We encourage everyone to explore our other support groups and courses:

Groups for Family and Friends

Groups for Caregivers of Children and Adolescents

Groups for Young Adults and Their Caregivers

Social Support Groups

Courses

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