HelpFor Those Living With A Mental Health Condition
One in 5 Americans experience some form of mental illness in any given year. And 1 in 25 has a serious mental health condition such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or long-term recurring major depression. NAMI-NYC provides education and support through our peer-led programs. We understand what you’re going through, because we’ve been there. You are not alone.
Our Programs
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Contact our Helpline at 212-684-3264 or helpline@naminyc.org and we’ll connect you to our programs!
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LGBTQ+ (Virtual)
For people who identify as LGBTQ+ and are living with mental illness or any mental health challenge. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6 to 7:30pm ET. Closed Captioning is available. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, …Peer-to-Peer
Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-week class for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussions, and interactive …Peer-to-Peer LGBTQ+
Peer-to-Peer LGBTQ+ is a free, 8-week class for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. This session is for – and taught by – people who identify as LGBTQ+. Taught by a team …NAMI Connection (Virtual & In Person)
Peer recovery support group for adults with mental illness, led by trained facilitators. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. Virtual: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30pm ET – closed captioning is available. We invite you to …NAMI Connection 55+ (Virtual)
For adults ages 55+ with mental illness or any mental health challenge. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 4 to 5:30pm ET. Closed captioning is available. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join …Black Minds Matter (Virtual)
For people who identify as Black and are living with mental illness or any mental health challenge. 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 6 to 7:30pm ET. Closed captioning is available. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy …Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) (Virtual)
For people who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and are living with mental illness or any mental health challenge. This includes South Asians, East Asians, Southeast Asians, North Asians, Middle East Asians, and Pacific Islanders. 1st and …Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) (Virtual) Read More »
Hearing Voices (Virtual)
For anyone who identifies as a voice hearer. Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 3:30 to 5pm ET. Closed Captioning is available. Voices, visions, or other unusual or extreme experiences may be unique, but they are not uncommon. This is the …Living With Bipolar (Virtual)
For people living with bipolar or schizoaffective disorder. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. Meets virtually on 5th Thursdays. We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. Everyone who arrives by 6:35pm …Job Talk (Virtual)
Peer support and professional guidance for individuals with any employment-related issue. 4th Friday of the month, 6:45pm to 8:15pm ET. Closed captioning is available. We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. Everyone who arrives by 6:50pm …Spirituality Speaks (Virtual)
Discuss ways to use spirituality as an ingredient in one’s recovery to wellness. 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 4 to 5:30pm ET. Closed captioning is available. Help to improve your outlook, open your mind, and de-stress from a hectic day. Develop …Wellness Chats (Virtual)
A place for anyone who needs to connect. Every Friday, 1 to 2 PM ET. Closed captioning is available. Share how you’re handling life these days – your wellness, your mood…the good, the not-so-good, and the in-between. People with mental …Young Adults (Virtual)
For people aged 18 to 30 living with mental illness or any mental health challenge, regardless of diagnosis. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6 to 7:30pm ET. Closed captioning is …Young Adults Living With Bipolar (Virtual)
For people aged 18 to 30 living with bipolar disorder. 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 pm ET. Closed captioning is available. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us …Living With Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual)
It’s OK to talk about suicide. About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This peer-led support group is a safe space to talk about what it’s like to have those thoughts, how to manage them, and find community. 2nd …Peer-to-Peer Young Adults
Peer-to-Peer Young Adults is a free, 8-week class for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. This session is for – and taught by – young adults (those who are between …Living with Anxiety (Virtual)
For people who are living with anxiety. 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 6 to 7:30 PM ET. Closed captioning is available. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us five …Living with Depression (Virtual)
For people who are living with depression. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5 to 6:30 PM ET. Closed captioning is available. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us …Living with Addiction and Mental Health Challenges (Virtual)
This group is for any adult living with addiction and mental health challenges. 2nd &4th Tuesdays, 2:30-4 PM ET. Closed captioning is available. We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. Everyone who arrives by 2:35pm will …Living with Addiction and Mental Health Challenges (Virtual) Read More »