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.
NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.
- Free of cost to participants
- Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions
- Led by family members of people with mental health conditions
- 60-90 minutes long and meets weekly, every other week or monthly (varies by location)
- No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
- Confidential
What You’ll Gain
By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.
NAMI Family Support Group will help you:
- Aim for better coping skills
- Find strength in sharing experiences
- Not judge anyone’s pain
- Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
- Embrace humor as healthy
- Accept that we cannot solve every problem
- Understand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences
Online NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group
Registration is required. To register click on the date you would like to attend below. Please note: Once you register you will receive a follow up email with instructions to join the zoom meeting. If you do not receive this email please contact the NAMI St. Louis office Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm at 314-962-4670 or email [email protected].
Monday Online Family Support Group: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Online Family Support Group: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Thursday Online Family Support Group: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Webster Hills United Methodist Church – 2nd Tuesday of each Month
698 W. Lockwood
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Great Hall in the Christian Life Center across the street from the church.
If you are interested in attending this group or have any questions, you can contact Karen Kayser at [email protected] or NAMI St. Louis at 314-962-4670.
Faith United Methodist Church of St. Charles – 3rd Tuesday of each Month
2950 Droste Rd
St. Charles, MO 63301
*Drive around to back entrance and enter
If you have any questions, you can contact the Support Group Facilitator, Roxanne Davenport at [email protected] or call NAMI St Louis at 314-962-4670.
New Hope United Methodist Church - 2nd Wednesday of Month
3921 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
*Enter through the Head Start entrance to the left and take stairs to the lower level.
If you have questions, you can contact the Support Group Facilitators, Nicole and Josh Jines at [email protected] or NAMI St. Louis at 314-962-4670.
In-Person NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group
St. John's United Church of Christ – 3rd Thursday of each Month
332 Old Sulphur Spring Rd
Manchester, MO 63021
*Hospitality Room, park behind church and enter through back door
If you have any questions, you may contact the Support Group Facilitator, Pastor Tracey Harris at (636) 391-6655 or [email protected] or NAMI St. Louis at 314-962-4670.
Christ Church - UCC – 4th Tuesday of each Month
2200 Bellevue Avenue
Maplewood, MO 63143
If you have any questions, please contact NAMI St. Louis at 314-962-4670.
Upcoming Family Support Group Facilitator Training
Dates: 12/02/23-12/03/23
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Virtual-Zoom
If you are interested in becoming a Family Support Group Facilitator complete the application here.
