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

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

This is an in-person group that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7 pm-8:30 pm at the Lionville Community YMCA. This group is free to attend, but registration is required.

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
• 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 others’ 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

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.