Virtual NAMI Programs
NAMI NC Affiliates have joined together to offer their virtual programs open to all during this time. This includes supports groups as well as interactive educational classes. Find what program you want to join below!
All NAMI NC programs are free, but registration is required.
SUPPORT GROUPS:
Click here to see Virtual Support Group FAQs.
NAMI Family Support Groups are meetings of family members, caregivers, friends, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Participants can talk frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom.
Sponsored by: | What day? | What time? | How to register? |
NAMI Wake | Every Tuesday | 7:00pm | NAMI Wake |
NAMI High Country | 2nd Monday of the month | 7:00pm | Email: pres@namihighcountry.org |
NAMI High Country | 4th Sunday of the month | 3:00pm | Email: pres@namihighcountry.org |
NAMI Charlotte | 2nd Tuesday of the month | 6:30pm | Email: Markj5380@gmail.com |
NAMI Moore | 3rd Tuesday of the month | 7:00pm | Email: namimoorecounty@gmail.com |
NAMI Orange | 1st Wednesday of the month | 12:00pm | Click Here |
NAMI Orange | 2nd Tuesday of the month | 7:00pm | Click Here |
NAMI Cabarrus | 1st Monday of the month | 7:00pm | Email: iscarr44@gmail.com |
NAMI South Mountains | 2nd and 4th Tuesday | 5:30pm | Email: dianekrisanda@gmail.com |
NAMI South Mountains | 1st and 3rd Tuesday | 5:00pm | Email: dianekrisanda@gmail.com |
NAMI South Mountains | Every Monday | 7:00pm | Email: dianekrisanda@gmail.com |
NAMI Western Carolina | 1st Saturday of the month | 10:00am | Email: info@namiwnc.org |
NAMI Western Carolina | 3rd Tuesday of the month | 6:00pm | Email: info@namiwnc.org |
NAMI NW Piedmont | 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month | 5:45pm | Email: missjulieysl@gmail.com |
NAMI Union County | 2nd Thursday of the month | 7:00pm | Email: fsg@namiunionnc.org |
NAMI Alamance, Caswell, Rockingham | 4th Thursday of the month | 7:00pm | Email: beckart@triad.rr.com |
NAMI Guilford** | Every Tuesday | 7:00pm | NAMI Guilford |
*Young Families Support Group: Someone in the family had symptoms (with or without diagnosis) at an early age, before becoming an adult.
**Family & Friends Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups are peer-based mutual support groups that meet for 90 minutes of safe, confidential personal sharing in a flexible group setting. The groups are open to any adult living with a mental illness and are designed to connect, encourage, and support participants using a structured support group model. The meetings are led by trained Support Group Facilitators living in recovery themselves. Click here to see Virtual Support Group FAQs.
Sponsored by: | What day? | What time? | How to register? |
NAMI Wake | Every Wednesday | 7:00pm-8:30pm | NAMI Wake |
NAMI Durham | Every Other Tuesday | 2nd Tuesday of the month: 7:30pm
4th Tuesday of the month: 7:30pm |
Email: programs@namidurhamnc.org |
NAMI Charlotte | 3rd Wednesday of the month | 6:30pm | Email: Markj5380@gmail.com |
NAMI Orange | 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month | 6:30pm | Click Here |
NAMI Wilmington | Every Wednesday | 3:30pm | Email: namiwilm@gmail.com |
NAMI Cabarrus | Every Tuesday | 7:00pm | Email: buccinathan33@gmail.com |
NAMI South Mountains | 2nd and 4th Saturday | 2:30pm | Email: dianekrisanda@gmail.com |
NAMI Union County | Every Monday | 7:30pm | Email: csg@namiunionnc.org |
NAMI High Country | 1st Thursday of the month | 4:30pm | Email: karengross@skybest.com |
NAMI Western Carolina | Every other Saturday | 10:00am | Email: info@namiwesterncarolina.org |
NAMI Cumberland, Harnett, Lee | 4th Thursday of the month | 4:00pm | Register Here |
NAMI South Mountains* | Every other Monday | 7:00pm | Email: jdwidener@outlook.com |
*Connections Support Group for Veterans
LGBT+ Support Group (For Young Adults): In partnership with the LGBT Center of Raleigh
Sponsored by: | What day? | What time? | How to register? |
NAMI Wake | 1st Sundays of the month and the 3rd Tuesdays of the month | 6:00pm | NAMI Wake |
Support Group for Stress and Anxiety: This group is open to both peers and family members and focuses primarily on stress, anxiety, and depression.
Sponsored by: | What day? | What time? | How to register? |
NAMI Wake | Every Monday | 6:00pm | NAMI Wake |
NAMI Durham* | Every Thursday | 7:00pm | NAMI Durham |
*Anxiety and Stress Support Group for Minorities
Who Cares for The Caregivers? Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, and Self-Care Support Group for Caregivers and Friends of Those With Mental Health Conditions.
Sponsored by: | What day? | What time? | How to register? |
NAMI Durham | Every Tuesday | 7:00pm | NAMI Durham |
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Family-to-Family is a free, 8 session course taught by two trained volunteer teachers who themselves have a family member or loved one with a mental illness. In 2013, Family-to-Family was added to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices.
Sponsored by: | What day? | What time? | How to register? |
NAMI Union County | Class will be held on Tuesdays -Feb 2nd is the date of the first class. | 6:30p-8:30p | Email:
f2f@namiunionnc.org |
NAMI Wake | Sundays, starting January 10th | 2p-4:30p | NAMI Wake |
NAMI Durham | TBD | 7:00pm | NAMI Durham |
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery.
Sponsored by: | What day? | What time? | How to register? |
NAMI NW Piedmont | Each Saturday and Sunday- Starting January 30 | 11:00am | Email: barnessharlene015@gmail.com |
NAMI Erie* | Tuesdays- Starting Jan. 26 | 5:00pm | Email: samantha@namierie.org or Call: (814) 456-1773 |
NAMI Wake | Thursdays, starting January 28th | 6pm | NAMI Wake |
*A Peer-to-Peer class offered by NAMI Erie, PA is accepting registrations from North Carolinians! It will be taught by our own Karen Gross (NAMI High Country) and Brooke Chambers (NAMI Wake County).
NAMI Basics is a free, 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or who have already been diagnosed. In the NAMI Basics program you’ll learn the facts about mental health conditions and how best to support your child at home, at school and when they’re getting medical care.
Sponsored by: | What day? | What time? | How to register? |
NAMI Wake | Sundays- Starting January 10th | 2pm-5pm | Click here |