Bipolar – Peer support and sharing strategies for successful living for individuals with bipolar disorder.
Creative Writing – A fun and safe environment where aspiring authors come together to share, critique, and improve their work. With assistance from Columbia University student teachers.
Expressive Arts Workshop – All levels of talent and creativity are welcome. And all materials and supplies are provided… Just bring your enthusiasm and imagination!
Find Your Funny (and You’ll Find You’re Funny!) – Peer support using humor—no experience necessary. Use humor to help become more emotionally flexible and resilient; heal your mind, emotions, and body with laughter and joy; and remember, a good sense of humor prevents hardening of your attitude.
Games People Play – Board games, cards games, and many more games to play in a safe, supportive, and relaxed atmosphere.
Hearing Voices – Peer support for anyone who identifies as a voice hearer. This is the only open group for voice hearers in NYC.
Job Talk – Peer support and professional guidance for individuals with any employment related issues.
Movie Club – Good movies and discussion, and a chance to meet new people. Enjoy a different movie every month!
Music Group – If you have an instrument to play, bring it. And if you like to sing along, that’s great too! Open to family members and adults living with mental illness.
NAMI Conexión – Un grupo de apoyo para la recuperación de cualquier adulto que viva con los retos asociados con una enfermedad mental.
NAMI Connection – Peer support group for adults living with mental illness, led by trained facilitators.
NAMI Connection 55+ – Peer support group for adults ages 55+ living with mental illness.
Pet Therapy – Peer support and therapeutic interaction with trained pet therapy dogs from the Good Dog Foundation.
Poetry Workshop – Where poets gather to share stories, tips, and techniques. Also a place to learn and experiment while encouraging others to keep reading and keep writing.
Spirituality Speaks – Discussing ways to use spirituality as an ingredient in one’s recovery to wellness. Help to improve your outlook, open your mind, and de-stress from a hectic day.
(TAG) The Advocacy Group – Develop and implement advocacy strategies to improve mental health care access and policies on the local, city, state, and federal level.
Suicide Attempt Survivors – A 10-week closed peer group for suicide attempt survivors.
Yoga For You – Stressed? Burnt out? Overwhelmed? This Saturday Yoga class for NAMI participants and family members will teach you deep relaxation, deep breathing, meditation, and poses to assist you in coping and healing.
Young Adult – For people ages 18 to 30 with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and make friends.
Criminal Justice – For family members of people with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
Family & Friends – For family members and friends of people with any mental illness. This is also offered in Co-op City in the Bronx.
Family & Friends of Individuals with Mood Disorders – For family members and friends of people with a mood disorder.
Illness under mood disorders include: major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder (mania – euphoric, hyperactive, over inflated ego, unrealistic optimism), persistent depressive disorder (long lasting low grade depression), cyclothymia (a mild form of bipolar disorder), and SAD (seasonal affective disorder). (From www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/mood-disorders)
Hablando Español Grupo de Apoyo Familiar – Apoyo, intercambio de estrategias de afrontamiento, y la información práctica para los miembros de la familia de habla hispana y amigos de personas con alguna enfemedad mental.
Knit 2 Unwind – Knitters have known the calming benefits of their craft since knitting began. This group combines knitting lessons, emotional support, and self-care. Experienced knitters can bring their works in progress.
Parents of Children & Adolescents – This peer-run self help group offers support and practical information in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Participants can share their experiences and learn coping strategies from fellow parents.
Suicide Bereavement – For those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Sibling & Adult Child – For siblings or adult children of individuals with any mental illness.
The Advocacy Group (TAG) – Develop and implement advocacy strategies to improve mental health care access and policies on the local, city, state, and federal level.