NAMI Family Support Groups
Now offered via Zoom!
NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for loved ones of those who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
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’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.
NAMI Santa Cruz offers five different Family Support Groups: for loved ones of adults, loved ones of young adults, parents and caregivers of youth, and Spanish speakers.
Click the buttons below for more information, or scroll down for Frequently Asked Questions!
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’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
- Drop-in friendly
- Designed for loved ones of people with mental health conditions
- Led by family members of people with mental health conditions
- 90 minute groups held regularly
- No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
- Confidential
NAMI Santa Cruz offers five different Family Support Groups: for loved ones of adults, loved ones of young adults, parents and caregivers of youth, and Spanish speakers.
Click the buttons below for more information, or scroll down for Frequently Asked Questions!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you have groups for those who experience mental health challenges?
A: Yes! Check out our NAMI Peer Connection page
Q: Are your groups free?
A: Our groups are absolutely free of cost to participants.
Q: What do I need to do to join?
A: Click the button above that describes you the best. This will lead you to information about the time of the group, and the link you'll need to register.
Q: Am I a good fit for this group?
If you are a family member, caretaker, or friend of someone who has a diagnosed mental health condition, or may be exhibiting symptoms of a mental health condition (anxiety disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, eating disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Substance Use Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, etc.), we encourage you to visit our Family Support Group. There is no commitment or requirement to participate.
Q: I'm new to Zoom, can you help me?
A: Absolutely! You can visit our Zoom Troubleshooting page, email anastasia@namiscc.org, or call our office at (831)-824-0406
Q: I have some concerns about Zoom.
A: We understand. Please take a look at our Zoom FAQs page to see if any of those are addressed. You may also email our Program Manager at anastasia@namiscc.org or call our office at (831)-824-0406
A: Yes! Check out our NAMI Peer Connection page
Q: Are your groups free?
A: Our groups are absolutely free of cost to participants.
Q: What do I need to do to join?
A: Click the button above that describes you the best. This will lead you to information about the time of the group, and the link you'll need to register.
Q: Am I a good fit for this group?
If you are a family member, caretaker, or friend of someone who has a diagnosed mental health condition, or may be exhibiting symptoms of a mental health condition (anxiety disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, eating disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Substance Use Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, etc.), we encourage you to visit our Family Support Group. There is no commitment or requirement to participate.
Q: I'm new to Zoom, can you help me?
A: Absolutely! You can visit our Zoom Troubleshooting page, email anastasia@namiscc.org, or call our office at (831)-824-0406
Q: I have some concerns about Zoom.
A: We understand. Please take a look at our Zoom FAQs page to see if any of those are addressed. You may also email our Program Manager at anastasia@namiscc.org or call our office at (831)-824-0406
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FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP STRUCTURES
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