For 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. How can we help?

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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 …

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NAMI Peer-to-Peer

NAMI 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 …

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NAMI Peer-to-Peer LGBTQ+

NAMI 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. This session is for – and taught by – people who identify as LGBTQ+. Taught by a team of …

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NAMI Connection

Peer recovery support group for adults with mental illness, led by trained facilitators. Every Wednesday, 7 to 8:30pm ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us five minutes before …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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Hearing Voices

For anyone who identifies as a voice hearer. Every 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 voice hearers in …

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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 …

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Living With Anxiety & Depression

For people who are living with Anxiety and/or Depression. 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 6 to 7:30pm ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us five minutes …

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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. …

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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 …

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Wellness Chats

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 …

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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 …

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Pet Therapy

Peer support and therapeutic interaction with trained pet therapy dogs. 4th Thursday, 3pm ET. We invite you to join us at 2:30pm. A temperature check and photo ID are required. Masks are encouraged. To minimize disruption, no one will be …

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Young Adults Living With Bipolar

For people aged 18 to 30 living with bipolar disorder. 1st and 3rd Monday, 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 …

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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 …

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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. We invite you to join us at 2:30pm. A temperature check and photo ID are required. Masks are encouraged. …

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For Those Living With A Mental Health Condition

Our Programs

Use the filters below to 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.

LGBTQ+

NAMI Peer-to-Peer

NAMI Peer-to-Peer LGBTQ+

NAMI Connection

NAMI Connection 55+

Black Minds Matter

Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI)

Hearing Voices

Living With Bipolar

Living With Anxiety & Depression

Job Talk

Spirituality Speaks

Wellness Chats

Young Adults

Pet Therapy

Young Adults Living With Bipolar

Living With Thoughts of Suicide

Living with Bipolar – In Person

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