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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.

NAMI Connection support group
for women of color

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

Boston Resource Center NAMI Connection support group

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

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

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

NAMI Connection support group

Tuesdays
7 pm to 8:30 pm – hybrid
Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center
268 Central Street, Suite A, Gardner,
Contact: Cortney at 508-331-2921

NAMI Connection support group

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

Orleans NAMI Connection Support Group

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

Boston Resource Center NAMI Connection support group

Wednesdays
5 pm to 6 pm on Zoom
Learn more about the BRC NAMI Connection support group

NAMI Connection support group
for members of the LGBTQIA+ community

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

NAMI Connection Support Group

Thursdays
3 pm to 4:30 pm on Zoom
Contact: Jessica at jessica_garue@yahoo.com at Ariana at arianaskyemcs@gmail.com

NAMI Connection Support Group

1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month
6:30 pm
141 North Street #301, Pittsfield
Contact: Melissa at namibc@namibc.org

Northeast Essex NAMI Connection Support Group

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

NAMI Connection Support Group

Fridays
10:30 am to 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

Learn more about the Friday Connect Support Group

Looking for additional peer support options?

Check out our Peer Support resource page.

You can also contact our Compass Helpline at NAMI Massachusetts. Compass provides information, ideas, resources, and support to help people navigate the complex mental health system and related systems of care. Learn more about Compass.

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Contact us for more information about NAMI Connection:

Ilya Cherkasov, MS
(he/him/his)
Senior Manager, Education & Support
617-286-7607
icherkasov@namimass.org