We have a successful record of creating new means of support that meet the ever-changing needs of the community. Over the past year we expanded our popular Saturday social support groups, with a least one group meeting every weekend. These groups combat the social isolation that frequently accompanies many in the mental health community by providing a place to share a meal, common concerns, and mutual interests. All groups meet at NAMI-NYC Metro - 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1103, New York, NY10018. Refreshments will be served.
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NAMI Connection Support Group
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Facilitator:
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Trained consumer facilitators
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Date and Time:
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Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, group will also meet at this time in months with five Saturdays; 3:30 – 5 pm.
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Description:
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Peer recovery support group for adults with any mental illness.
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Instructions for First Time Attendees:
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Interested parties should feel free to attend. Call the Helpline with any questions regarding this group.
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Movie Club
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Facilitator:
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Hannah Craven
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First Saturday of each month; 5:30 to 9:30 pm
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Description:
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Each month we screen a cinema classic, followed by a discussion.
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Instructions for First Time Attendees:
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Interested parties feel free to attend. Call the Helpline with questions.
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The Games People Play
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Facilitator:
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Henry Braun and Rachel Furer
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Date and Time:
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Second Saturday of each month; 5:30 to 7:30 pm |
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Description:
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An evening of games--from Scrabble to checkers, Bingo to card games. |
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Instructions for First Time Attendees:
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Interested parties feel free to attend. Call the Helpline with questions. |
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Pet Therapy Group
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Facilitator:
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Wendy Wilson
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Date and Time:
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Third Saturday of each month; 5:30 to 7:00 pm
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Description:
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Peer support and therapeutic interaction with professionally trained pet therapy dogs from the Good Dog Foundation.
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Instructions for First Time Attendees:
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Interested parties feel free to attend. Call the Helpline with questions.
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Expressive Arts Workshop
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Facilitators:
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Debbie Roth and Diane Lightbourne
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Date and Time:
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Fourth Saturday of the month; 5:30 to 7:30 pm
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Description:
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A new arts workshop - no experience necessary.
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Instructions for First Time Attendees:
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Interested parties feel free to attend. Call the Helpline with questions.
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