HelpFor Family Members And Friends
When someone you care about develops a mental health condition, it can be difficult to know how to support them while also taking care of yourself. 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. How can we help?
HELPLINE
When mental health challenges are affecting you or someone you love, we can help. The NAMI NYC Helpline is here for you. Call or email.
SUPPORT GROUPS
All support groups are led by a trained volunteer with lived experience, and are a safe and judgment-free environment of mutual respect. Learn more >>
CLASSES
Trained NAMI volunteers bring peer-led programs to the community. These classes provide outstanding free education, skills training, and support. Learn more >>
FAMILY MATCH
Taking care of someone with a mental health issue can be isolating and overwhelming. Family Match will connect you with one-on-one support from one family member to another, by telephone. Learn more >>
Our Programs
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Family & Friends
Family & Friends is a 90-minute seminar for people who have a loved one with a mental health condition. Where you’ll learn how to best support them… And yourself. And it’s a chance to meet other people in the same …Family-to-Family
Family-to-Family is a free, 8-week class for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. Research shows that Family-to-Family makes a big difference in the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to someone living with …Basics
Basics is a free, 6-week class for parents and caregivers of children and teens ages 17 and younger who are looking to better understand their child or teen with mental health issues. The course is taught by a trained team …Family & Friends of People with Mood Disorders (Virtual)
For family members and friends of someone with a mood disorder. 3rd Monday of the month, 8-9:30pm ET. Closed captioning is available. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved …Family & Friends of People with Mood Disorders (Virtual) Read More »
Family & Friends Support Group (Virtual & In-Person)
For partners, spouses, siblings, adult children, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, guardians, caregivers, close friends and other family members of individuals with a mental illness or any mental health challenge. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical …Family & Friends Support Group (Virtual & In-Person) Read More »
De Familia a Familia
De Familia a Familia es el curso, reconocido y cientificamente probado, ofrecido por 8 semanas para familiares de individuos con severas enfermedades mentales. El curso se presenta por familiares entrenados. Toda la instrucción y los materiales del curso son gratis …Spanglish Family and Friends (Virtual)
Apoyo, intercambio de estrategias de afrontamiento, y la información práctica para los familiares y amigos de personas con alguna enfermedad mental. Cada tercer martes de 6 a 7:30 pm ET. Los subtítulos están disponibles. This group is held in English and Spanish. Este …Parents (Virtual)
For all parents of children living with a mental health diagnosis or symptoms, regardless of the child’s age. Parents of children under 18 and parents of adult children are welcome. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 1 to 2:30pm …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 …Family Match Program
Do you have a family member with mental health issues? Do you feel alone and overwhelmed? We can help. Taking care of someone with a mental health issue can be isolating and overwhelming. We connect you with free, one-on-one support …AAPI Family & Friends (Virtual)
For adults who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and have a loved one living with mental illness or any mental health challenge. This includes South Asians, East Asians, Southeast Asians, North Asians, Middle East Asians, and Pacific …Black Minds Matter Family & Friends (Virtual)
For adults who identify as Black and have a loved one with a mental illness or symptoms, or any mental health challenge. 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30 to 8:00 PM ET. Closed captioning is available. Share valuable …Bases y Fundamentos
Bases y Fundamentos, es un curso educativo y gratuito llevado acabo durante seis semanas. Este curso es para padres o familiares que cuiden de un niño o adolescente que tiene alguna condición o síntomas emocional o de salud mental. Su …Sibling & Adult Child (In Person & Virtual)
For siblings or adult children of individuals with mental illness. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges. In Person 1st Wednesday, 4:30 PM – 6 …Family and Friends of People with Co-Occurring Disorders (In Person & Virtual)
(Mental Health and Substance Abuse) For all family members and close friends of people living with a mental health condition and substance use challenges. Share your experiences and learn coping strategies from fellow family members. This peer-run group offers support in …Family and Friends of People with Co-Occurring Disorders (In Person & Virtual) Read More »
Family-to-Family Grads (Virtual & In Person)
This group is only open to graduates of our Family-to-Family class. Click here to learn more about the class and how to get on the waitlist! 1st Thursdays 6-7:30 PM and 4th Mondays, 12-1:30 PM virtually, 3rd Wednesdays 12-1:30 PM in person at the …Suicide Loss Survivors (In Person & Virtual)
For those who have lost a loved one to suicide, whether or not they were living with mental illness. This non-clinical group is for people who have lost a loved one with whom they had a direct in-person relationship. The …Hearing Voices Family & Friends (Virtual)
For family members and close friends of people who hear voices, see things others do not see, have multiple identities and/or other unusual experiences or beliefs. This group strives to create a supportive place for family members to talk about …Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual)
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »