Sarasota Family-to-Family Class, September 9, 2019 - November 25, 2019

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant other of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help class members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Family-to-Family also offers skill-building workshops on problem-solving, communication and empathy. This program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.

If you are interested in attending these classes please email info@namisarasotacounty.org, call 941-376-9361.

More information is on our website at https://namisarasotacounty.org/education-support/nami-family-to-family/.

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The second Monday of every month,
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Manatee Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month), and Venice (first Wednesday of the month).

Sarasota Family-to-Family Class, September 9, 2019 - November 25, 2019

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant other of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help class members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Family-to-Family also offers skill-building workshops on problem-solving, communication and empathy. This program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.

If you are interested in attending these classes please email info@namisarasotacounty.org, call 941-376-9361.

More information is on our website at https://namisarasotacounty.org/education-support/nami-family-to-family/.

Click here for flyer

Sarasota Family-to-Family Class, September 9, 2019 - November 25, 2019

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant other of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help class members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Family-to-Family also offers skill-building workshops on problem-solving, communication and empathy. This program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.

If you are interested in attending these classes please email info@namisarasotacounty.org, call 941-376-9361.

More information is on our website at https://namisarasotacounty.org/education-support/nami-family-to-family/.

Click here for flyer

Sarasota Family-to-Family Class, September 9, 2019 - November 25, 2019

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant other of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help class members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Family-to-Family also offers skill-building workshops on problem-solving, communication and empathy. This program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.

If you are interested in attending these classes please email info@namisarasotacounty.org, call 941-376-9361.

More information is on our website at https://namisarasotacounty.org/education-support/nami-family-to-family/.

Click here for flyer

Sarasota Family-to-Family Class, September 9, 2019 - November 25, 2019

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant other of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help class members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Family-to-Family also offers skill-building workshops on problem-solving, communication and empathy. This program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.

If you are interested in attending these classes please email info@namisarasotacounty.org, call 941-376-9361.

More information is on our website at https://namisarasotacounty.org/education-support/nami-family-to-family/.

Click here for flyer

The second Monday of every month,
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Manatee Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month), and Venice (first Wednesday of the month).

Sarasota Family-to-Family Class, September 9, 2019 - November 25, 2019

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant other of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help class members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Family-to-Family also offers skill-building workshops on problem-solving, communication and empathy. This program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.

If you are interested in attending these classes please email info@namisarasotacounty.org, call 941-376-9361.

More information is on our website at https://namisarasotacounty.org/education-support/nami-family-to-family/.

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What is the NAMI Basics Education Program?

NAMI Basics is a free, six-session program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. NAMI Basics helps parents and other family caregivers of children to understand the illnesses that are causing those behavioral difficulties, and the critical role families play in the treatment of those illnesses. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also the parents or family caregivers of individuals who experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties.

Registration is required. For more information or to register please call 941-376-9361 or email info@namisarasotacounty.org.

For additional information on NAMI Basics visit our NAMI Basics web page.

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Sarasota Family-to-Family Class, September 9, 2019 - November 25, 2019

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant other of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help class members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Family-to-Family also offers skill-building workshops on problem-solving, communication and empathy. This program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.

If you are interested in attending these classes please email info@namisarasotacounty.org, call 941-376-9361.

More information is on our website at https://namisarasotacounty.org/education-support/nami-family-to-family/.

Click here for flyer

What is the NAMI Basics Education Program?

NAMI Basics is a free, six-session program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. NAMI Basics helps parents and other family caregivers of children to understand the illnesses that are causing those behavioral difficulties, and the critical role families play in the treatment of those illnesses. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also the parents or family caregivers of individuals who experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties.

Registration is required. For more information or to register please call 941-376-9361 or email info@namisarasotacounty.org.

For additional information on NAMI Basics visit our NAMI Basics web page.

Click here for flyer

Sarasota Family-to-Family Class, September 9, 2019 - November 25, 2019

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant other of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help class members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Family-to-Family also offers skill-building workshops on problem-solving, communication and empathy. This program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.

If you are interested in attending these classes please email info@namisarasotacounty.org, call 941-376-9361.

More information is on our website at https://namisarasotacounty.org/education-support/nami-family-to-family/.

Click here for flyer

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

The second Monday of every month,
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Manatee Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month), and Venice (first Wednesday of the month).

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

The first Wednesday of every month,
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Venice Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month) and Manatee (second Monday of the month).

The second Monday of every month,
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Manatee Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month), and Venice (first Wednesday of the month).

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

The 3rd Thursday of every month

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

Note: in addition to our Sarasota Family Support Group, we have groups in Venice (first Wednesday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month) and Manatee (second Monday of the month).

6:30–8:00 p.m. (third  Monday of the month)

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

The 4th Monday of every month

6.00-7.30 pm

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

Note: in addition to our North Port Family Support Group, we have groups in Venice (first Wednesday of the month), Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), and Manatee (second Monday of the month).

Please note new time and location:

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

The first Wednesday of every month,
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Venice Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month) and Manatee (second Monday of the month).

The second Monday of every month,
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Manatee Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month), and Venice (first Wednesday of the month).

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

6:30–8:00 p.m. (third  Monday of the month)

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

The 3rd Thursday of every month

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

Note: in addition to our Sarasota Family Support Group, we have groups in Venice (first Wednesday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month) and Manatee (second Monday of the month).

The 4th Monday of every month

6.00-7.30 pm

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

Note: in addition to our North Port Family Support Group, we have groups in Venice (first Wednesday of the month), Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), and Manatee (second Monday of the month).

Please note new time and location:

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

The first Wednesday of every month,
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Venice Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month) and Manatee (second Monday of the month).

The second Monday of every month,
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Manatee Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month), and Venice (first Wednesday of the month).

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

6:30–8:00 p.m. (third  Monday of the month)

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

The 3rd Thursday of every month

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

Note: in addition to our Sarasota Family Support Group, we have groups in Venice (first Wednesday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month) and Manatee (second Monday of the month).

The 4th Monday of every month

6.00-7.30 pm

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

Note: in addition to our North Port Family Support Group, we have groups in Venice (first Wednesday of the month), Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), and Manatee (second Monday of the month).

Please note new time and location:

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

The first Wednesday of every month,
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Venice Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month) and Manatee (second Monday of the month).

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.

The second Monday of every month,
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Peer-led NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members of adults living with mental illness. They are free and confidential, and you don't need to be a NAMI member to participate. By actively sharing in the work of the group, you can gain confidence in your ability to cope. You are not alone.

In addition to our Manatee Family Support Group, we have groups in Sarasota (third Thursday of the month), North Port (fourth Monday of the month), and Venice (first Wednesday of the month).

Tuesdays
6:00–7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope, and offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. The group:

• Is confidential. Participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.
• Is free of charge.
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format.
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.
• Is open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.