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.
MICA – For individuals living with mental illness and substance disorders.
Movie Club – Good movies and discussion, and a chance to meet new people. Enjoy a different movie every month!
NAMI Connection – Peer support group for adults living with mental illness, led by trained facilitators.
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.
Positive Health – For adults living with any mental illness and HIV.
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.
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.
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.
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.