The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Program is a peer-based, mutual support group program for any adult living with a mental illness. Connection groups provide a place for individuals who have in common the experience of living with mental illness, to share experiences and use them as learning opportunities. Groups are a safe space to confront the challenges that all people face, regardless of diagnosis.
Key features:
- Designed for adults (18+) with mental health conditions
- Led by trained people living in recovery
- No cost to attend
- Confidential
- No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
- Meets for 90 minutes
Connection groups maintain a positive atmosphere through sincere, uncritical acceptance modeled by the facilitators, the guideline to “keep it in the here and now,” and the invitation for group members to share “what has worked” for them. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
These groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. Connection groups should add to, and not replace, the treatment plans determined by individuals and their mental health care provider.
In person: Meets on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of each month.
Online: We partner with NAMI South Central Iowa's Connection Support Group which meets online on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.
Contact us for additional options for other online support groups.
Scheduled Events
If you would like to request a support group in your area, contact us.