NAMI Family Support

Tue May 16 2023 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

Our Savior's Lutheran Church | Rockford

NAMI Northern Illinois
Publisher/HostNAMI Northern Illinois
NAMI Family Support
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Support group for loved ones of adults living with mental illness
About this Event

3rd Tuesday of the month at 7PM

Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural Street, Rockford, IL 61107


NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult 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. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.

  • Free of cost to participants
  • Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions
  • Led by family members of people with mental health conditions
  • 90 minutes long and meets 1 times a month
  • No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
  • Confidential

By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It 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 Family 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

If you need any accommodations to participate, please contact the office!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 3301 Corbridge Lane, Rockford, United States

Tickets

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