Our Support Groups

FREE peer-led support groups for individuals and families affected by mental health challenges.

In person and online. No registration required. We don’t permit observers in our groups.

For more information, call/text our Helpline at 212-684-3264 or helpline@naminyc.org and we’ll connect you to our programs!

“It’s very healing to hear what others are doing to help themselves and their loved ones.” – support group participant

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Peer Groups

NAMI-NYC offers free, peer-led support groups for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Participants find support, share coping strategies, and learn practical information. All groups are led by trained volunteers with lived experience and provide a safe and judgement-free environment of mutual respect and sharing. Support groups meet both online and in person. You do not have to pre-register. We make it easy for you to participate!

Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
Black Minds Matter
Connection Corner (Teen Support Group ages 14-18)
Hearing Voices
Job Talk
LGBTQ+
Living with Addiction and Mental Health Challenges
Living with Anxiety
Living with Depression
Living with Bipolar I/Schizoaffective
Living with Bipolar II
Living with Bipolar
Living with Thoughts of Suicide
NAMI Connection
NAMI Connection 55+
Spirituality Speaks
Suicide Loss Survivors
Spanglish
Wellness Chats
Young Adults
Young Adults Living with Bipolar

Family Groups

NAMI-NYC offers free, peer-led family support groups for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Participants find support, share coping strategies, and learn practical information. All groups are led by trained volunteers with lived experience and provide a safe and judgement-free environment of mutual respect and sharing. Support groups meet both online and in person. You do not have to pre-register. We will make it easy for you to participate!

AAPI Family and Friends
Black Minds Matter Family and Friends
Family and Friends
Family and Friends of People Living with Co-Occurring Disorders (Mental Health & Substance Use)
Family & Friends of People with Mood Disorders
Parents
Sibling & Adult Child
Spanglish Family & Friends
Spouses and Partners
Suicide Loss Survivors
Supporting Loved Ones Livingwith Suicidal Thoughts
Wellness Chats

Social Groups

Creative Writing Workshop
Find Your Funny
Expressive Arts Workshop
Meditation and Relaxation
Music Group
Pet Therapy
Poetry Workshop
Running
Short Story Reading
Write to Heal

FREE peer-led support groups for individuals and families affected by mental health challenges.

Peer Groups

Family Groups

Social Groups

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