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Event Series: In Person PRISM Support Group

In Person PRISM Support Group

Thursday, April 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CDT

NAMI St. Louis PRISM Support Group is a free, peer-led group for any adult (18 or older) who identifies as LGBTQ+ and has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there and are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.

  • Free of cost to participants
  • Designed for adults (18+) with mental health conditions
  • Identifies as LGBTQ+ or is exploring a new gender or sexual identity
  • Led by people with mental health conditions
  • 90 minutes long and meets bi-weekly
  • No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
  • Confidential

What You’ll Gain:

By sharing your story in a safe, confidential space, you can find affirmation, connection, and renewed hope. This group fosters empathy, meaningful dialogue, and a strong sense of belonging. You’ll draw strength from the experiences of others, reclaim your voice, and feel empowered by offering your own story in a space where authenticity is honored and judgment is left at the door.

NAMI St. Louis PRISM will help you:

  • Develop coping skills that reflect your lived experiences and personal truth
  • Draw strength from others who understand what it means to live authentically in the face of adversity
  • Create a space where no one’s pain is minimized, and every voice is valued
  • Release the shame that was never yours to carry and embrace self-acceptance
  • Celebrate humor as a form of healing, even in difficult moments
  • Acknowledge that not every problem has a straightforward fix, but healing can still happen
  • Understand that mental health struggles often emerge from experiences of exclusion, pressure to conform, or having to fight to be seen, and none of that is your fault.
  • Understand that gender and sexual identities are part of us and can lead to traumatic experiences

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