NAMI
members share their knowledge and experiences, but this is not to be
considered the same as professional advice or treatment. Appropriate
professionals should be consulted as needed.
NAMI Connection is a new national
recovery support group program for people with mental illness that is
being introduced over the next three years across the country. The support
groups will be led by individuals who are in recovery themselves, and
therefore have an in-depth understanding of what you are going through.
NAMI Connection support
groups will meet weekly for 90 minutes, sometimes with more than one
support group in a community. These groups are
designed to be flexible and casual without any set agenda, topic, or
educational format. Meetings will be guided by
NAMI’s Principles of Support.
NAMI
Connection is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of their
diagnosis. Anyone who is challenged by mental
illness can drop in to share feelings, thoughts, problems, or success
stories to offer encouragement.