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If you have questions about mental health challenges, NAMI-NYC can help.
We help families and individuals affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy. Our programs are led by trained volunteers with lived experience – we have “been there,” where you are. We offer 5 classes, 30 support groups, and phone-based Family Match and our Helpline. Every service NAMI-NYC offers is available free of charge. Have questions? Contact our Helpline at 212-684-3264 or helpline@naminyc.org.
NOTE
• All classes require registration. You can join a support group anytime without prior registration.
• Many of our programs remain virtual with some offerings in person at our office, 307 W. 38th Street, 8th Fl., Manhattan.
HELPLINE
When mental health challenges are affecting you or someone you love, we can help. The NAMI NYC Helpline is here for you.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Get support, share coping strategies, and learn practical information in a safe and judgment-free environment of mutual respect.
CLASSES
Our trained volunteers teach peer-led classes which provide outstanding free education, skills training, and support.
Our Programs
Use the filters below that describe what you’re looking for or the person who you’re looking to find support for. All of our programs are running online, due to coronavirus (COVID-19) in NYC.
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LGBTQ+
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. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We …
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. Your child or teen may have a mental health diagnosis or may be experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties, not associated with autism. …
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, discussion 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 of …
Family & Friends of People with Mood Disorders
For family members and friends of someone with a mood disorder. 3rd Monday of the month, 8-9:30pm ET. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health …
NAMI Connection
Peer recovery support group for adults with mental illness, led by trained facilitators. Every Wednesday (virtually), 7 to 8:30pm ET and every second Thursday of the month in-person from 6:30pm to 8pm. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy …
NAMI Connection 55+
For adults ages 55+ with mental illness or any mental health challenge. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 4 to 5:30pm ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us five minutes before …
Black Minds Matter
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. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. …
Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
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 …
Hearing Voices
For anyone who identifies as a voice hearer. Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 3:30 to 5pm ET. Voices, visions, or other unusual or extreme experiences may be unique, but they are not uncommon. This is the only open group for …
Living With Bipolar
For people living with bipolar disorder. Every Thursday, 6:30 to 8pm ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be …
Job Talk
Peer support and professional guidance for individuals with any employment-related issue. 4th Friday of the month, 6:45pm to 8pm ET. We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 7:15pm. …
Family & Friends
For family members and friends of individuals with a mental illness or any mental health challenge. 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6 to 7:30pm ET. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support …
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 …
Familiares y Amistades
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 8 a 9:30 pm ET. Este grupo de apoyo se ofrece la oportunidad de: Proporcionar …
Parents
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 …
Sibling & Adult Child
For siblings or adult children of individuals with mental illness. 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6 to 7:30pm ET. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges. …
Spirituality Speaks
Discuss ways to use spirituality as an ingredient in one’s recovery to wellness. 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 4 to 5:30pm ET. Help to improve your outlook, open your mind, and de-stress from a hectic day. Develop coping skills, share common …
Wellness Chats (Virtual)
A place for anyone who needs to connect. Every Friday, 1 to 2pm ET. Share how you’re handling life these days – your wellness, your mood…the good, the not-so-good, and the in-between. Share how you’re coping and dealing with anxiety …
Young Adults
For people aged 18 to 30 living with mental illness or any mental health challenge, regardless of diagnosis. 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6 to 7:30pm ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you …
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 can connect you with free, one-on-one …
Young Adults Living With Bipolar
For people aged 18 to 30 living with bipolar disorder. 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 pm ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us five minutes before the …
Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Family & Friends
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 …
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Black Minds Matter Family & Friends
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, 8 to 9:30pm ET. Share valuable coping strategies, and practical information. …
Living With Thoughts of Suicide
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. 1st …
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 …
Living with Bipolar – In Person
For people living with bipolar disorder. Every 2nd Wednesday, 3-4:30pm ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. Join us in person at our office. 307 West 38th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Come 30 …
Sibling and Adult Child – In Person
For siblings or adult children of individuals with mental illness. 1st Wednesday, 4:30 PM – 6 PM ET. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges. …
Family and Friends of People with Co-Occurring Disorders – Virtual
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 a welcoming and inclusive environment. …
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Family and Friends of People with Co-Occurring Disorders – In Person
(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 …
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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 the …
Living with Anxiety
For people who are living with anxiety. 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 6 to 7:30 PM ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us five minutes before the group …
Living with Depression
For people who are living with depression. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5 to 6:30pm ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us five minutes before the group …
Living with Addiction and Mental Health Challenges
This inclusive group is for any adult living with addiction and mental health challenges. 2nd &4th Tuesdays, 2:30-4 PM, virtual.
Programa de Asignación de Familias
¿Tiene un familiar con problemas de salud mental? ¿Se siente solo/a y abrumado/a? Nosotros le podemos ayudar. Cuidar de alguien con un problema de salud mental puede ser aislante y abrumador. En NAMI-NYC podemos conectarle con apoyo personalizado gratuito de …
Latine/Latinx Family & Friends
For adults who identify as Latine/Latinx and have a loved one living with mental illness or any mental health challenge. Anyone identifying as Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latine, or Latinx are welcome. Open to all ages, 18+. This group will be …
Family-to-Family Grads
This group is open to graduates of our Family-to-Family class. Click here to learn more about it and how to get on the waitlist! Graduates will receive login information via email. This group meets every 4th Monday, 12-1:30 PM.
Peer-to-Peer Grads
This group is open to graduates of our Peer-to-Peer class. Click here to learn more about it and how to get on the waitlist! Graduates will receive login information via email. This group meets every 2nd Tuesday, 6-7:30 PM.
Suicide Loss Survivors
For those who have lost a loved one to suicide. This non-clinical group is for people who have lost a loved one with whom they had a direct in-person relationship. The loss must have occurred at least two months ago. …
Hearing Voices Family & Friends
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 …