What we’re about
This group is operated by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-NYC), 4/22/2025
With over 40 support & social groups, both family members and people living with mental illness are sure to find a group that fits.
Share your current experiences, give and get support, and learn from others facing similar challenges. All groups are led by trained volunteers with lived experience and are a safe and judgment-free environment of mutual respect.
Our support and social groups are offered completely free of charge. If you'd like to support us in continuing this important work, please donate here: https://bit.ly/43J0Qsk
Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Family and Friends of People with Co-Occurring Disorders Support GroupLink visible for attendees
This is a support group for all family members and close friends of people living with a mental health condition and substance use challenges.
Share your experiences and learn coping strategies from fellow family members.
Our support and social groups are offered completely free of charge. If you'd like to support us in continuing this important work, please donate here: https://bit.ly/43J0Qsk
This peer-run group offers support in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. Everyone who arrives by 6:05pm will be admitted into the meeting. After 6:05pm, you may not be admitted based on group capacity. No one will be admitted after 6:30pm.
Closed Captioning is available. Observers are not permitted.
- Supporting Loved Ones Living with Suicidal ThoughtsLink visible for attendees
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and is facilitated by family members of people with mental health needs.
Closed captioning is available.
We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. Everyone who arrives by 12:35pm will be admitted into the meeting. After 12:35pm, you may not be admitted based on group capacity. No one will be admitted after 1pm.
If you are struggling with suicidal ideation, we also have a Living with Thoughts of Suicide support group.
Our groups are not for people in active crisis. For emergencies, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Our support and social groups are offered completely free of charge. If you'd like to support us in continuing this important work, please donate here: https://bit.ly/43J0Qsk
Observers are not permitted in groups.
- Spanglish Family and Friends Mental Health Support GroupLink visible for attendees
Are you close to someone struggling with emotional problems? Connect with others who are experiencing the same unique challenges within their families and community, such as:
- Cultural and language barriers in mental healthcare
- Concerns about seeking help due to undocumented status, and
- Intergenerational trauma and stigma around emotional issues
Spanglish Family and Friends is for adults who identify as Hispanic, Latina, Latine, or Latino and have a loved one dealing with mental health issues.
Our support and social groups are offered completely free of charge. If you'd like to support us in continuing this important work, please donate here: https://bit.ly/43J0Qsk
Closed Captioning is available.
Spanglish Family and Friends se lleva a cabo en español e ingles al mismo tiempo.
We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. Everyone who arrives by 6:05pm will be admitted into the meeting. After 6:05pm, you may not be admitted based on group capacity. No one will be admitted after 6:30pm.
Observers are not permitted.
Apoyo, intercambio de estrategias de afrontamiento, y la información práctica para los familiares y amigos de personas con alguna enfermedad mental.
Los subtítulos están disponibles.
This group is held in English and Spanish.
Este grupo de apoyo se ofrece la oportunidad de: Proporcionar información para hacer frente; Hablar libremente sin temor a ser juzgado; Compartir lo que ayuda, lo que no, y hablar de la vida en general.
Te invitamos a unirte a nosotros cinco minutos antes de que comience el grupo. Todos los que lleguen antes de las 6:05 p.m. serán admitidos en la reunión. Después de las 6:05 p.m., es posible que no se admita en función de la capacidad del grupo. No se admitirá a nadie después de las 6:30 p.m.
No se permiten observadores.
