National Alliance on Mental Illness - Western Massachusetts, Inc

NAMI Western Massachusetts Free Support Groups

(For NAMI Connection Recovery support groups, please scroll down.)

Recovery is a Journey, Not a Destination

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NAMI-Western Massachusetts offers support groups at no cost to the public for family, caregivers and friends of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight and hope from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. You'll benefit through each others experiences, discover your inner strength and learn how to identify local resources and how to use them.

To learn more call the NAMI-Western Massachusetts office at (413) 786-9139.

RSVPs are not required to attend.

Greenfield Support Group

Last Wednesday of the month from

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Location: Clinical Support Options, 298 Federal Street (across from Sandri Gas Station)

For more information, call: Daris at (413) 824-1044

Northampton Support Group

2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Windhorse Integrative Mental Health, 211 North Street, Suite #1

For more information: call Carol at (413) 527-0532

Orange Support Group

Second Wednesday of the month from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Location: Quabbin House, 25 West Main Street

For more information: call Jen or Rich at (978) 544-1859

Springfield Support Group

Last Wednesday of the month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Location: BHN 417 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA 01104

For more information: call Bernice at (413) 596-5059

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NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups

A Vital Link to Your Community and A Key To Your Recovery

Talk to someone who understands ... someone just like you.

NAMI- Western Massachusetts offers free, peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental illness.

You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and

the groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitator who have been there.

Agawam -

Thursday 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

NAMI Western Massachusetts Office, 324A Springfield Street Agawam

For more information at 413-786-9139

Easthampton -

Mondays 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Easthampton Congregational Church, 112 Main St.

Call Ellen for more information at 413-923-8481

Palmer - STARTING June 4th

Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Baystate Wing, 40 Wright St., Conference Room C

Contact Isabel for more information at 413-313-4959

Isabel.Bettencourt@yahoo.com

A diagnosis is not required to attend any group. Anyone with mental illness is welcome to attend any group without prior registration.

***NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Facilitators needed for the Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden County communities. Free training is provided. ***

Announcing NAMI Connection Facilitator Training: Saturday May 4^th and Sunday May 5^th.

Please call the NAMI Western Massachusetts office for more details.

If you are interested in volunteering at the NAMI-WM office and/or events

please give us a call to schedule a volunteer interview.