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July Connections Support Group

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NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who 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.

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

Led by people with mental health conditions

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 and confidential setting, you can gain hope and feel a sense of connection. The group 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 Connection Recovery 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



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