What is NAMI Connections?NAMI Connections is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness that is expanding in communities throughout the country. These groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope.

NAMI Connection groups offer a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. Each group:

Meets weekly for 90 minutes
Is offered free of charge
Follows a flexible structure without an educational format
Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies

All groups are confidential - participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.

Meetings will be guided by NAMI Connection’s Principles of Support.

Who can attend a NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group?

Support groups are open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Everyone is a valued participant.

For more information about our education, training or support programs, Please call the NAMI-NYS Office at (800) 950-3228.

NAMI-NYS Affiliates Offering the Family-to-Family Program

New York State Counties

New York: NAMI NYC Metro 212-684-3365

Montgomery : NAMI Montgomery, Fulton and Hamilton 518-843-3261

Otsego: Call NAMI Otsego, for coordination with NAMI Delaware 607-547-9544

Monroe : NAMI Rochester Families and Friends 585-423-1593

Richmond: NAMI NYC Staten Island 718-477-1700

Westchester: NAMI Westchester 914-592-5458

Cayuga: No offerings. Call NAMI Syracuse 315-487-2085