Peer Support (scroll down for list), Family Support, and Other Support Options and Resources

 

Together We Care, Together We Share

 

 

Family Support Groups

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.

 

Northampton Support Group

Meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Contact Carol at (413) 527-0532 for more information:

Springfield Support Group

Meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

For more information: call Bernice at (413) 596-5059 or email: bdrumheller@gmail.com

 

Greenfield Support Group 

Meets on the last Wednesday of the month from  6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

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

 

Orange Support Group

Meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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

● Many of our support groups are now available remotely. Any Massachusetts resident with a family member, or friend with a mental health condition can choose to join any group. Please contact the group leader to get the conference call or video conferencing details.

 

NEW

Family Support Group for Black and Brown Communities

Shiloh SDA Church and (NAMI-WM) the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts would like to announce a new Family and Friends Support Group for their black and brown communities.

The Support Group Program will be starting September 1^st at 7:00 p.m. Thereafter it will be the first Thursday of every month. A Zoom link will be provided for participants. 

For more information: call Bernice at (413) 596-5059 or email: bdrumheller@gmail.com

 

For more Family Support Groups click here>>

 

 

Grupo de Apoyo para Familiares

 

 

To see upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family Classes click here>>  Upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family Courses

 

 

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.

 

 

To learn more about Virtual Connection Support Groups please call the

NAMI Western Massachusetts office at: (413) 786-9139.

Or email us at: information@namiwm.org

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), all in-person NAMI Connection Support Groups

 are virtual at this time, please  for the most updated schedule in Massachusetts.

 

 Recovery is a Journey, Not a Destination

 

 

 

If you attend a NAMI support group or education program, please check with your program leaders and facilitators for the latest information about your groups and classes.

 Click Here for more >> ONLINE AND PHONE SUPPORT OPTIONS

 

 

 

For NAMI Frontline Professional Resources: Click Here

 

 The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.

Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 >> Click Here for more information on Mental Health and Coping from the CDC

 

 

 

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

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.

 

 National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts