NAMI Eastside Peer and Family Support Groups.

NAMI Eastside Peer Support Groups are safe and confidential spaces for adults living with mental illness. These groups meet weekly and are led by individuals with lived experience**.**

ATTENTION: ALL NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS AND CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED ONLINE ON ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
To get the link for any meeting, please go to:
https://nami-eastside.org/online-offerings/
This group is open only to individuals with a mental illness. Family members and friends should check our list of other support groups.
Connection groups range between 6-12 individuals.
The groups are led by trained individuals who are in recovery themselves. They understand your daily challenges and can offer you encouragement and support. All groups are confidential--you can share as much or as little personal information as you wish.
This is a safe place to share your personal experiences and get support from people who understand. Participate as much as you are comfortable.
RSVP's appreciated but not required.
MEETUP.COM membership not required.
Note. Meetup.com is a public website and does show up in search engines so use a nickname if you wish to remain anonymous as a member.

A support group is a place where people can share their feelings and experiences with others who understand and care. It is not a place for judgment or advice, but for mutual respect and acceptance. Everyone has a voice and a right to express themselves in a safe environment.

Being in a support group can help people realize that they are not alone or different, but normal and human. They can learn from each other's coping strategies and insights and find new ways to deal with their challenges.
A support group is also a social activity. It can be fun and enjoyable to meet new and old friends, and to feel connected and supported. A support group can reduce the loneliness and isolation that many people face in their lives.

Attendance is limited to people who have or suspect they have bipolar disorder, as well as parties who support them, are welcome to join the meeting.

NAMI Eastside Family Support Groups are peer-led support groups for any adults with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.

ATTENTION: ALL NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS AND CLASSES ARE OFFERED ONLINE ON ZOOM AND JUST STARTED HOSTING AN IN-PERSON BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP.
To get the link for any meeting, please go to:
https://nami-eastside.org/online-offerings/

Connection groups range between 6-12 individuals.
The groups are led by trained individuals who are in recovery themselves. They understand your daily challenges and can offer you encouragement and support. All groups are confidential--you can share as much or as little personal information as you wish.
This is a safe place to share your personal experiences and get support from people who understand. Participate as much as you are comfortable.
RSVP's appreciated but not required.
MEETUP.COM membership not required.
Note. Meetup.com is a public website and does show up in search engines so use a nickname if you wish to remain anonymous as a member.