NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
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NAMI Family Support Group meetings are group sharing intended only for caregivers, family members, or friends with a loved one living with a serious and persistent mental illness.
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Free of cost to participants
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Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions
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Led by family members of people with mental health conditions
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Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month
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No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
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Confidential
What people have to say
“The most beneficial thing for me was that I am not alone. I found the NAMI Family Support Group at the time I really needed it!”
-- NAMI Family Support Group participant
Please email familysupportgroup@namigainesville.org for more information on joining.
Second and Fourth Monday of each month
Family Support Group is open to all family members and loved ones of people with a mental health condition
NAMI Gainesville's Family Support Groups are currently held on ZOOM until further notice. Email us at familysupportgroup@namigainesville.org to get the Meeting ID & password or if you need help.
To learn more about this video-conferencing platform, click the flowing link - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697
Dates:
2nd and 4th Monday
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Zoom (online or via phone)
NAMI Family Support Group will help you:
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Aim for better coping skills
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Find strength in sharing experiences
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Not judge anyone’s pain
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Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
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Embrace humor as healthy
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Accept that we cannot solve every problem
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Understand that mental health conditions are no one's fault and can be traumatic experiences