WHEN: The 3rd Monday of each month 7pm - 8:30pm
WHERE: In Person and/or Virtual (may vary)
This group is for individuals living with mental health conditions only. For Information on our Family and Friends Group Click Here
In person will be held in the meeting room at Maryville Housing Authority at: 311 Atlantic Avenue Maryville, TN 37801, right side of the building up the concrete ramp.
Virtual will be held using a Zoom link. All information is given out by email from your peer leader before each group meeting.
Please send your name and email address to Jaime Bloch at jlbloch8@gmail.com to get on the contact list for this group.
No matter what season you are in, you are welcome to join our Peer Support Group.
About This Group
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.
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.
Free of cost to participants
Designed for adults (18+) with mental health conditions
Led by people with mental health conditions
90 minutes long and meets weekly, every other week or monthly (varies by location)
No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
Confidential
What You’ll Gain
By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you can gain hope and feel a sense of connection. The group 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 Connection Recovery Support Group will help you:
Aim for better coping skills
Find strength in sharing experiences
Not judge anyone’s pain
Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
Embrace humor as healthy
Accept that we cannot solve every problem
Understand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences
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