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NAMI Connecticut is here for you with virtual support groups and education programs.
Our support groups are led by trained facilitators with lived experience with mental health issues or with a family member who has a mental health condition.
Our nine affiliates and the volunteers we depend on are holding virtual support groups and education programs. Currently we host 22 friends and family support groups online and 2 friends and family in-person groups. We also have 3 NAMI Connection peer support groups, 1 veterans support group, 7 Young Adult Connection Community support groups—including a daily YACC group, 2 opioid education and peer groups and 4 NAMI- CAN (Child & Adolescent Network) groups all online.
Browse the categories below to find a group online.
A group you may have attended previously, or facilitated by someone in your local area, may now be available online.
If you don’t see an option that works for you, please check back for updates. We are continually adding new online groups as they become available.
Because we care about the health and well-being of our community, we are offering our Family support groups by video conference and conference call.
If you don’t see an option that works for you, please check back for updates. We are continually adding new online groups as they become available.
Live family support meetings are offered every week.
Please check below for the latest online support groups , and call or email the contacts listed below for status.
NAMI Family Community Check-In
Time: 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Monday - NOTE: This group is currently on hiatus. Please check the list below for other groups.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 824 0341 9307
Contact Thomas Burr, 860.202.4487 for the meeting password
NAMI Spousal/Partner Support Group
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the 3rd Monday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 853 8277 7538
Contact Pat @ admin@namict.org for the meeting password
Cheshire Family Support Group
Time: 06:30-8:00pm
Every month on the third Thursday
White Oak Baptist Church, 120 Main Street, Cheshire, CT
Please wear a mask and expect to social distance
Contact Deb at kaszas@sbcglobal.net for more information
Danbury Family Support Group (1)
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the First Tuesday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 472 941 987
Contact Gale (860) 350-4915, for the meeting password
Danbury Family Support Group (2)
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Third Tuesday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 476 888 891
Contact Gale (860) 350-4915, for the meeting password
Natchaug Family Support Group
Time: 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Monday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 822 2180 8726
Contact Pat @ admin@namict.org for the meeting password
Southbury Family Support Group
Time: 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Tuesday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Contact Scott at: 203-910-0233, or ffllc3333@gmail.com
or Pat @ admin@namict.org for the meeting password
NAMI Elm City/Waterbury Family Support
Time: 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 851 262 236
Contact Vicky: (203) 215-1034, for the meeting password
NAMI Fairfield County Family Support Group (1)
Time: 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the 1st Tuesday
Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpceurqDkuH9LfOc2l46NoUd3FXwuwr5Jp
NAMI Fairfield County Family Support Group (2) In Person Group
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Auditorium, First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT
For more information, please call: (203) 586-0826
NAMI Farmington Valley Newington Family Support Group
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every Month on 1st Thursday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 826 529 942
Contact Pat @ admin@namict.org for the meeting password
NAMI Farmington Valley Avon Family Support Group
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every Month on 3rd Monday
Avon Senior Center
635 West Avon Road, Avon, CT
***Please wear masks!***
Contact Peg: 860-716-5501; or Mary: 860-462-1679
NAMI Farmington Valley Simsbury Family Support Group
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every Month on 1st Monday
Simsbury Senior Center
754 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT
Contact Carmen: 860-803-4139; or Marisa: 860-299-5705
NAMI Manchester Family Support Group (1)
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Contact Roberta: rcluby@comcast.net for the meeting ID & password
NAMI Manchester Family Support Group (2)
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Contact Roberta: rcluby@comcast.net for the meeting ID & password
Ridgefield Family Support Group
Time: 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the second Thursday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 212 727 055
Contact Sheryl: sherylsheehan@gmail.com, for the meeting password
NAMI Shoreline Tuesday Family Support Group
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Tuesday
Register for the Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upwpc-upqTkp9LS9KYeZEjkpBls3yaMJXA
Contact: Susan (203) 421-5563
NAMI Shoreline Wednesday Family Support Group
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the last Wednesday
Location: Guilford Community Center, 32 Church Street
Contact: Jen (203) 996-7290
NAMI Southeastern CT Family Support Group
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every Wednesday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 886 6499 8368
Email information@namisect.org, for the meeting password
NAMI Southwest CT Family Support Group
Time: 06:30 PM Eastern Time
1st Tuesday of the month
Pleas register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsd-CgpzMtG91-uiM9aZzmql7R4ZgA-JgC
NAMI Southwest CT Family Support Group
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time
3rd Tuesday of the month
Rowayton United Methodist Church - 5 Pennoyer St, Norwalk
NAMI Southwest CT Family Support Group
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Rd, Fairfield
NAMI Southwest CT Family Support Group
Time: 6:30 PM Eastern Time
Every 4th Wednesday of the month, starting April 27
Greens Farm Congregational Church - 71 Hillandale Road, Westport
For more information, please email: jpcedit@gmail.com
NAMI Southwest CT Family Support Group - in Spanish
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time
3rd Wednesday of the month
Pleas register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-mvqDgiGNOvu8m5BWe21MbhqjUigPMx
NAMI Windham County Family Support Group (1)
Time: 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the second Monday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 960 265 217
Contact: Bill & Terri (860) 928-5947, for the meeting password
NAMI Windham County Family Support Group (2)
Time: 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the last Tuesday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 622 198 833
Contact: Bill & Terri (860) 928-5947, for the meeting password
Live online meetings offered twice a week.
Please check below for the latest online support groups:
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Check-In Group
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday – All starting at 3:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 922 621 095
Contact Don: 203-378-2500, for the meeting password
Phone Access: +1 646 558 8656 (New York) Meeting ID: 922 621 095
Hamden Connection Recovery Support Group
Time: 06:30PM-8:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every Thursday of the month
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us
Contact Harold: 860-560-6879, for the meeting password
Because we care about the health and well-being of our community, we are offering our Veteran Connection Recovery support groups by video conference and conference call.
West Haven Veteran Connection Recovery Group
Time: 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) - NOTICE - This group is currently on hiatus.
Every week on Tuesday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 486 929 450
Contact Don for more information: DFischer@namict.org
NAMI Connecticut Young Adult Connection Community:
The NAMI Connecticut Young Adult Connection Community is a peer-led support network for emerging adults (ages 18-29) who may be experiencing mental health and/or other challenges as a young person. In our selection of groups, young people will have an opportunity to connect with others who are also learning how to manage their mental health and well-being with the stress of today's world. All of our groups focus on managing mental wellness through thought-provoking activities, recovery skill building, goal planning, socialization, and supportive discussion.
Live online meetings offered every day.
Please see below for all other online support groups and Activities:
Updated Virtual Young Adult Connection Community Groups & Activities (as of 1/21/2022):
Young Adult Connection Community Check-In
Mondays
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register Here
Mending Minds: Student Community Check-In
Mondays
Time: 6:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register Here
Rainbow Connections - an LGBTQ+ Community Group
First and Third Tuesdays
Time: 7:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register Here
Creative Expressions Group
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Time: 6:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register Here
Creative Hearts – a Group to Share Art, Music, poetry, etc.
Fifth Tuesday of Every Month
Time: 6:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register Here
Out of the Abyss: An Alternatives to Suicide Group
Wednesdays
Time: 7:30PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register Here
Please note: "Out of the Abyss" is an online adventure program for young adults to navigate the darkness in the current environment - and beyond. This group is both a time to strategize and share ideas for coping with difficult life circumstances AND an adventure module for the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.
Self-Discovery: Young Adult Connection Community Group
Thursdays
Time: 6:30PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register Here
Young Adult Game Night
1st Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:15PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register Here
Coffee Break (on hold)
Every Fourth Saturday
Time: 1:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Because we care about the health and well-being of our community, we are offering the following support groups by video conference and conference call.
Opioid Support Group Meetings
Family Group Meetings
Mondays: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Recovery Group Meetings
Wednesdays: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Please call or email Paul Brainerd, for an invite to one of our Google Hangout Video Conferencing Opioid Support Group Meetings:
Paul Brainerd
NAMI Opioid Support Group Coordinator
pbrainerd@namict.org
(860) 882-8674
Because we care about the health and well-being of our community, we are offering our NAMI CAN support groups by video conference and conference call.
If you don’t see an option that works for you, please check back for updates. We are continually adding new online groups as they become available.
Farmington Valley NAMI-CAN Support Group
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every Month on 1st Monday
July's Meeting will be Monday July 11 and September's Meeting will be September 12 Due to the Holidays
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 811 3948 8309
Contact: Grace: (860) 693-9310; email ghgrinnell@comcast.net for the meeting password
NAMI Shoreline CAN Support Group
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 AM Eastern Time
Every First Thursday
Register https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlduqgrzssG9BqRyX6kin7_2YsuWGVDhiI
Contact: Susan (203) 421-5563
NAMI Southwest CAN Support Group
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Eastern Time
Every Wednesday
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 208 443 3181
Contact: Pat at admin@namict.org for the meeting password
Wilton NAMI CAN
Every 1st Monday of the Month
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 893 4564 8300
Contact: Beth at (203) 203-984-0123, or Vanessa at (203) 970-4130 for the meeting password