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Are you concerned about your mental health? Do you feel alone and hopeless? Are you wondering how to cope? Reconnect, rebuild, and find support with NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups.

NAMI Connection is a free, peer-led support group for people who are concerned about their mental health. Groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who’ve been there. NAMI Connection groups allow you to talk about your experiences in a safe and confidential setting. The groups encourage empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups will help you:

  • Find hope and develop relationships
  • Find better coping skills
  • Help others while helping yourself
  • Find strength in sharing experiences
  • Work for a better future in a realistic way
NAMI Connection Groups

Most of our Connection Support Groups are currently offered remotely – online or by conference call. You are welcome to attend any group that works for you.

For in-person groups, please review our guidance for in-person programs during COVID-19 before attending (pdf).

 

NAMI Connection support group
for women of color

Mondays
9 am
Access by phone: 508-206-8564

Boston Medical Center NAMI Connection support group

Mondays
10:30 am – 12 pm on Zoom
Learn more about the BMC NAMI Connection support group

Western Mass NAMI Connection support group

Mondays
6 – 7:30 pm on Zoom
Contact: NAMI Western Mass at information@namiwm.org or 413-786-9139

NAMI Connection support group
for people who are dealing with dual diagnosis

Tuesdays
4:30 – 5:30 pm on Zoom
Contact: Louray at lourayabarton@gmail.com

NAMI Connection support group
for Individuals with a Mental Illness

Tuesdays

7:00—8:30 pm hybrid – in-person/zoom

Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc.

268 Central Street, STE A

Gardner, MA 01440

Contact: Cortney at 508-331-2921

NAMI Connection support group

Wednesdays
10:30 am – 12 pm on Zoom
Learn more about this Connection Support Group

Orleans NAMI Connection Support Group

Wednesdays
2 – 3:30 pm in person
Federated Church of Orleans
162 Main Street, Orleans
Contact: NAMI Cape Cod at 508-778-4277

Sandwich NAMI Connection Support Group

Wednesdays
5:30 – 7 pm in person
First Church UCC
136 Main Street, Sandwich
Contact: NAMI Cape Cod at 508-778-4277

Western Mass NAMI Connection Support Group

Wednesdays
6 – 7:30 pm on Zoom
Contact: NAMI Western Mass at information@namiwm.org or 413-786-9139

NAMI Connection support group
for members of the LGBTQIA+ community

Wednesdays
7:15 – 8:45 pm on Zoom
Contact: Tricia at triciafitz7@gmail.com

NAMI Connection Support Group

Thursdays
3:00 – 4:30 pm on Zoom
Contact: Jessica at jessica_garue@yahoo.com or Ariana Skye McSweeney at arianaskyemcs@gmail.com

NAMI Connection Support Group

1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month
6:30 pm in person
Berkshire Athenaeum, in the Athenaeum Room
1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield
Contact: Melissa at namibc@namibc.org

Northeast Essex NAMI Connection Support Group

2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month
7 – 8:30 pm on Zoom
Contact: Sheila at smeghancoughlin@gmail.com, or call 978-361-3922

NAMI Connection Support Group

Fridays
10:30 am – 12 pm on Zoom
Learn more about the Friday Connection Support Group

NAMI Connection Support Group

Fridays
12 pm on Zoom (please note: the date and time of this support group is subject to change)
Contact: Larissa at larissa@namiboston.org

Looking for additional peer support options?

Check out our Peer Support resource page.

You can also contact our Compass helpline. Learn more about Compass.

NAMI Massachusetts Compass Helpline logo
Contact us for more information about NAMI Connection:

Eliza T. Williamson, M.Ed, MFA, CPS
Deputy Director of Programs
617-286-7616
ewilliamson@namimass.org