About this Event
The first meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2023 and meet 2x per month ongoing.
This group meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10am until 11:30am in Pascagoula , MS. To get the contact information and an email confirmation, please sign up on this Eventbrite listing.
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
60-90 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 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
What People Are Saying
“The most beneficial thing for me was that I am not alone. I found the NAMI Family Support Group at the time I really needed it!”
"The support group facilitators and attendees were respectful of other people's experiences and were non-judgmental when there were different ways of handling things."
"I felt I received constructive, practical and helpful information from group members."
"Using the [NAMI] support group model is so essential to the success of our family support groups. As a group, the collective wisdom covered a lot of possibilities."
* Once you sign up you will get the address and leader contact information.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Church on the Rock, 3901 Chicot Road, Pascagoula, United States
USD 0.00
