The following groups are being offered online, using the Zoom platform: | | |
NAMI Family Support Group
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m. ET
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Please register by 11 a.m. ET on the day of the support group, in order to receive a link via email by noon.
You can register for the upcoming support group only.
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NAMI Family Support Group is a 60-90 minute support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes.
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NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
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NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a 60-90 minute support group for adults (18+) with a mental health condition. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes.
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Families With a Loved One Who Is In/ Has Been in State Hospital
Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
Connect with other family members who have or had a loved one in a NJ State Hospital. NAMI Family Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. In NAMI Family Support Groups, families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental illness. Contact programs@naminj.org for more information. Please register by 11 a.m. ET on the day of the support group, in order to receive a link via email by noon. View flyer to learn more. Click here to register.
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NAMI Family Support Group for School-Aged Parents or Caregivers
2nd Tuesday and 3ʳᵈ Wednesday of the month
October 13, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
October 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
Connect with other parents and caregivers supporting a child with mental health challenges. This free, confidential group offers a safe space to share experiences, gain practical tools, and find support from others who understand. This group will follow the NAMI Signature Family Support Group Model and will be run by trained facilitators. Please register by 4 p.m. ET on the day before the support group, in order to receive a link via email by 11AM on the day of the support group. Register here.
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Spouse/Partner Support Group
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
October 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET
October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET
Gain support and share with others who can relate to your personal experiences. The group will follow the NAMI Signature Family Support Group Model and will be run by two trained facilitators. Participants must pre-register and be 18 years or older. Attendance will be limited to 15 people. Please register by 11 a.m. ET on the day of the support group, in order to receive a link via email by noon. Register here.
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Sibling Support Group
4th Thursday of the month
October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET
Join us for this special online support group for individuals with a sibling who lives with mental illness. Gain support and share with others who can relate to your personal experiences. The group will follow the NAMI Signature Family Support Group Model and will be run by two trained facilitators. Participants must pre-register and be 18 years or older. Attendance will be limited. Please register by 11 a.m. ET on the day of the support group, in order to receive a link via email by noon. Register here.
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LGBTQ+ NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
Last Sunday of the month
October 25, 2026 at 7 - 8:30 p.m. ET
NAMI Connection is a peer-led recovery support group for individuals (18+) in the LGBTQ+ community who have a mental health condition. Contact jyudof@naminj.org for more information. Please register by 11 a.m. ET on the day of the support group, in order to receive a link via email by noon. View flyer to learn more. Click here to register.
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Support for Parents and Caregivers of Children and Adolescents Experiencing Symptoms of Mental Health Conditions (in Spanish)
1st Tuesday of every month
October 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Connect with other parents and caregivers supporting a child with mental health challenges. This free, confidential group provides a safe space to share experiences, gain tools, and find support from those who understand. The group follows the NAMI Signature Family Support Group Model and is led by trained facilitators. Register here
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Support Groups by County Affiliates & Multicultural Programs
Week of 9/28 - 10/4
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Monday 9/28, 5:15 p.m. ET - NAMI Mercer IFSS Family Support Group
Monday 9/28, 6:30 p.m. ET - AACT-NOW Online Connection Recovery Support Group**
Monday 9/28, 7:00 p.m. ET - NAMI Burlington In-Person Family Support Group**
Monday 9/28, 7:00 p.m. ET - NAMI Greater Monmouth In-Person Connection and Family Support Groups**
Tuesday 9/29, 2:00 p.m. ET - NAMI Mercer’s Empathy Network
Tuesday 9/29, 5:15 p.m. ET - NAMI Mercer IFSS Family Support Group
Tuesday 9/29, 7:00 p.m. ET - NAMI Greater Bergen & IFSS Online Caregiver Support Group
Thursday 10/1, 1:00 p.m. ET - NAMI Mercer Bipolar Support Group
Thursday 10/1, 6:30 p.m. ET - NAMI Hudson In-Person Family Support & Connection Recovery Support Groups**
Thursday 10/1, 7:00 p.m. ET - NAMI Somerset Online Family Support Group**
Thursday 10/1, 7:00 p.m. ET - SAMHAJ Online Connection Recovery Support Group**
Thursday 10/1, 7:00 p.m. ET - SAMHAJ Online Family Support Group**
Thursday 10/1, 7:00 p.m. ET - NAMI Camden County Connection Recovery Support Group**
Saturday 10/3, 10:00 a.m. ET - NAMI Warren County In-Person Family Support Group**
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** NAMI Signature Programs* are based upon a standardized model developed and maintained by NAMI National. Our 2 signature support group models, NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group and NAMI Family Support, attendees can expect that:
- Programs are for adults 18+ and are peer led, meaning the people leading the program share important life experiences with the participants and speak from the perspective of an equal. No student or professional observers are present and membership is not required.
- It’s not necessary for a formal diagnosis to have been made for a person, or their family members, to participate in and benefit from a NAMI program.
- Two trained program leaders will be present, who are members of the group. The program leaders are screened and trained intensively for their role. They will facilitate according to well-defined rules and processes which they had 2 days of training in. They will not give advice or keep records.
- The facilitators will regularly turn the group to the structures we read out at the beginning of the meeting (Group Guidelines and Principles of Support), as well as our Stages of Emotional Response structure and our Group Wisdom, Hot Potato, and Problem Solving processes as needed.
*NAMI Basics, NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group, NAMI Family & Friends, NAMI Family Support Group, NAMI Family to Family, NAMI Hearts & Minds, NAMI In Our Own Voice, NAMI Smarts
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The facilitators will take a few minutes to share an enhanced confidentiality reminder, emphasizing that we rely on callers to:
- Ensure that you and anyone else who can see or hear the call are members of the appropriate group.
- Note that Zoom and NAMI NJ collect basic information, such as IP address, zip code, etc.
- Calls will not be recorded. Please do not take screenshots or any recordings, or take notes with personal information.
- Please close your door, close your computer when you step away, use a headset, etc. as needed to preserve group privacy if you are not alone.
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- Individuals on the call who are “mandated reporters” will announce themselves. Please note, that all residents of NJ are mandated reporters of known or potential harm to a child.
- Even with pre-registration, we have no way of knowing who is listening to our meetings. Therefore, we urge attendees to be cautious when sharing personal information or anything others might perceive of as dangerous or threatening.
- If you have something critical to communicate with the facilitator which is private, you can use the CHAT feature, addressing him/her only.
- Remember that statewide facilitators are less likely to have local crisis diversion resources and background than those in your local affiliate or multicultural group.
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Disclosure: NAMI NJ's intention is to protect personal information. We will not use this information beyond registration and immediate safety purposes.
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