Programs
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a 90-minute peer-led support group for adults living with a mental health condition. Participants gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others living with a mental health condition in an informal, non-clinical setting. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need. Trained leaders with lived experience with mental illness lead each group.
In addition to general groups, NAMI MC currently offers a group specifically for young adults 18-30 years old with a mental illness.
Groups run at various times throughout the month. Registration is required and available on namimc.org.
Target Population : Adults with a mental health condition
Intake/Eligibility : Community members interested in our programs may reach out via email to programs@namimc.org and/or call our Helpline, 301-949-5852.
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group is a 90-minute peer-led support group for adults with a loved one living with a mental health condition. Participants gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others living with a mental health condition in an informal, non-clinical setting. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need. Trained leaders with lived experience caring for someone living with mental illness lead each group.
In addition to general family groups, NAMI MC currently offers a group specifically for parents of a child 21 or under with a mental illness.
Groups run at various times throughout the month. Registration is required and available on namimc.org.
Target Population : Family members/caregivers of someone with a mental health condition
Intake/Eligibility : Community members interested in our programs may reach out via email to programs@namimc.org and/or call our Helpline, 301-949-5852.
NAMI Family-to-Family
NAMI Family-to-Family is an 8-session class for family members, significant others, and friends of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. Trained leaders with lived experience caring for someone living with mental illness lead each class session.
Classes run at various times throughout the year. Registration is required and available on namimc.org.
Target Population : Family members/caregivers of an adult with a mental health condition
Intake/Eligibility : Community members interested in our programs may reach out via email to programs@namimc.org and/or call our Helpline, 301-949-5852.
NAMI Basics
NAMI Basics is a 6-session class for caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or who have already been diagnosed. Participants learn facts about mental health conditions and how to best support their children at home, at school, and when they’re getting medical care. Trained leaders with lived experience caring for a child living with mental illness lead each class session.
Classes run at various times throughout the year. Registration is required and available on namimc.org.
Target Population : Family members/caregivers of a child with a mental health condition
Intake/Eligibility : Community members interested in our programs may reach out via email to programs@namimc.org and/or call our Helpline, 301-949-5852.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session class for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises.
Classes run at various times throughout the year. Registration is required and available online.
Target Population : Adults with a mental health condition
Intake/Eligibility : Community members interested in our programs may reach out via email to programs@namimc.org and/or call our Helpline, 301-949-5852.
