National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Chester County: Connection Support Group

Hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Chester County

This virtual group occurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Once registered, you will be contacted with the Zoom link.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.

NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.

• Free of cost to participants
• Designed for adults (18+) with mental health conditions
• Led by people with mental health conditions
• 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 and confidential setting, you can gain hope and feel a sense of connection. The group encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from others’ experiences, discover your inner strength, and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.

NAMI Connection Recovery 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

NAMI Chester County is an organization of families, friends, and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, they advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness. They serve residents with free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education. Serving: Chester County.