New 8-week Family to Family Class Scheduled
These online class uses the Zoom format. You will need a computer or tablet with a camera and high speed internet to attend. Download Zoom to your device (free).
Learn about mental illnesses, the brain, treatment, and resources to help a loved one living with a mental illness. Attendees will also build communication skills, reduce stress, find support and discover the common Stages of Emotional Responses when supporting someone with a mental illness. This workshop meets weekly for two and a half hours for 8 weeks, and there is also a web-based version of this course) and is for family and friends of an adult living with a mental illness. We offer several Family to Family classes in various locations in Minnesota twice per year in the fall and winter/spring. The classes have a cap of 25 participants. You may join up to the 3rd week only, then the class is closed. To register contact the teacher for a short interview. Teachers’ information will be on the class listings when scheduled. Click here for scheduled classes.
Tuesdays Jan 26 – March 16, from 6:30-9:00 PM
Individuals interested in attending this class contact Doug to schedule a short interview at 612-310-5707 or douglasakraft@gmail.com. After acceptance into the program, you will be sent the registration link.
Thursdays Feb 4 – March 25, from 6:30-9:00 PM
Individuals interested in attending this class contact Marilyn to schedule a short interview. You can reach Marilyn at 651-497-6858 or mdornfeld@namimn.org. After acceptance into the program, you will be sent the registration link.
Monday Class Details:
These online class uses the Zoom format. You will need a computer or tablet with a camera and high speed internet to attend. Download Zoom to your device (free).
Learn about mental illnesses, the brain, treatment, and resources to help a loved one living with a mental illness. Attendees will also build communication skills, reduce stress, find support and discover the common Stages of Emotional Responses when supporting someone with a mental illness. This workshop meets weekly for two and a half hours for 8 weeks, and there is also a web-based version of this course) and is for family and friends of an adult living with a mental illness. We offer several Family to Family classes in various locations in Minnesota twice per year in the fall and winter/spring. The classes have a cap of 25 participants. You may join up to the 3rd week only, then the class is closed. To register contact the teacher for a short interview. Teachers’ information will be on the class listings when scheduled. Click here for scheduled classes.
Tuesdays Jan 26 – March 16, from 6:30-9:00 PM
Individuals interested in attending this class contact Doug to schedule a short interview at 612-310-5707 or douglasakraft@gmail.com. After acceptance into the program, you will be sent the registration link.
Thursdays Feb 4 – March 25, from 6:30-9:00 PM
Individuals interested in attending this class contact Marilyn to schedule a short interview. You can reach Marilyn at 651-497-6858 or mdornfeld@namimn.org. After acceptance into the program, you will be sent the registration link.
Monday Class Details:
- Start Date: Once weekly starting Monday, March 15th - Monday, May 3
- Time: 6:30-9:00 PM
- To register: Individuals interested in attending this class must contact Kay King at kking@namimn.org or by phone at 612-889-5075 or contact Anne Eckhardt at amaceck@outlook.com to schedule a short interview. After acceptance into the program, you will be sent the registration link.
Hope For Recovery
Participants learn about various illnesses, coping and communication strategies, resources and recovery. This 3-hour class is intended for people who have a family member or friend living with a mental illness and not for professional development.
Saturday, January 23, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtc-ChqzksHdARBFK_k_-vhA7jLy9_1hc3
Participants learn about various illnesses, coping and communication strategies, resources and recovery. This 3-hour class is intended for people who have a family member or friend living with a mental illness and not for professional development.
Saturday, January 23, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtc-ChqzksHdARBFK_k_-vhA7jLy9_1hc3
Please refer to NAMI MN website for the most current and update information.
Resources for Coping with Coronavirus in Minnesota
This is a difficult time for everyone, and especially for those living with a mental illness. There is great uncertainty about what lies ahead. Despite operating remotely, NAMI Minnesota is still here for you. We care about your well-being and are doing everything we can to continue to carry out our mission to provide education, support and advocacy while protecting the health of our staff and volunteers, and the people we serve.
Just because you feel lonely, doesn’t mean you are alone. Physical isolation doesn’t mean emotional isolation. There are warm lines and crisis lines – all of which are posted on our website.
We have moved our support groups online and are now offering a variety of classes online, including through a partnership with the U of MN Department of Psychiatry.
Resources for Coping with Coronavirus in Minnesota
This is a difficult time for everyone, and especially for those living with a mental illness. There is great uncertainty about what lies ahead. Despite operating remotely, NAMI Minnesota is still here for you. We care about your well-being and are doing everything we can to continue to carry out our mission to provide education, support and advocacy while protecting the health of our staff and volunteers, and the people we serve.
Just because you feel lonely, doesn’t mean you are alone. Physical isolation doesn’t mean emotional isolation. There are warm lines and crisis lines – all of which are posted on our website.
We have moved our support groups online and are now offering a variety of classes online, including through a partnership with the U of MN Department of Psychiatry.
Support Groups
https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/
https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/
NAMI Minnesota made the decision to suspend all in-person support groups until April 17, possibly longer. This was done out of health and safety concerns for everyone. Support group leaders have been made aware of this, and several have stepped forward to help lead virtual support group sessions. These session are set up vias Zoom so anyone can access them by either phone or internet. Again, you do not need a computer or internet to access these groups. You can also call in to the sessions.
The link below will show you all scheduled virtual support groups at this time. Please note, this changes almost every hour as the situation is rapidly changing. What you see right now will change by the end of the day. That is why we are encouraging you to post a link to these support groups on your website rather than sending out a PDF.
https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/
The link below will show you all scheduled virtual support groups at this time. Please note, this changes almost every hour as the situation is rapidly changing. What you see right now will change by the end of the day. That is why we are encouraging you to post a link to these support groups on your website rather than sending out a PDF.
https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/
NAMI offers peer-led support groups for young people and adults living with a mental illness as well as groups for their families, partners/spouses and parents. Groups specifically for LGBTQ youth and adults, people with dual diagnoses, and anxiety/panic disorders in particular also happen. There is also a WebConnect group that meets online.
NAMI Connection
Peer-led support groups for people with any mental health diagnosis or challenge. More information: NAMI Connection YouTube video.
WebConnect (online): To participate in an online support group visit www.supportgroupscentral.com/nami-mn for available dates and times.
Bloomington: Every Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Avivo (Charaka) Community Support Program
7888 12th Avenue South
Contact: Joelle at 612-752-8384
Crystal: Every Thursday from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm
Northwest Community Support Program
7000 57th Avenue North #100
Contact: NAMI Minnesota at 651-645-2948
Minneapolis (North): Meets Fridays from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
NorthSide Community Support Program
1309 Girard Avenue North
Contact: Don at 651-334-1778
Minneapolis: Meets 1st, 2nd & 4th Fridays; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Wedge Table
2412 Nicollet Ave
Community Room
Contact: Sierra at 320-267-2928
Minneapolis (South): Meets Fridays; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Mt Olivet Lutheran Church
5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis effective March 16, 2018
Meeting times do not change
Contact: Kim at 651-280-8527
Minneapolis South (Uptown): Every Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 pm
Vail Place
1412 West 36th Street
Contact: Jack at 612-310-3628
Minneapolis (Hopkins): Meets Thursdays, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Vail Place
15 9th Ave. S.
Call 952-938-9622 ext. 0 for receptionist, ask to leave message for Calynn
"NAMI Connection" Support Group for the LGBTQAI Community.
This group has a LGBTQAI focus. It is open to people with a mental illness diagnosis and allies.
(LGBTQAI - Lesbian, Gay/Genderqueer, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally, Questioning/Queer, Intersexed)
Minneapolis: Every Saturday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Living Table UCC
3805 E 40th St, Mpls, MN 55406
Contact: David, at 612-920-3925
Young adult NAMI connections
Free support for young adults and teens: Facilitated by young adults.
Young Adult NAMI Connection is a support group young adults ages 16-20 or 18-30 depending on the group. Groups are facilitated by young adults who live with mental illnesses and are doing well in recovery.
Minneapolis: (Dinkytown) - (Ages 18-30)
Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 PM
University Baptist Church
1219 University Ave SE
For information contact Donald Bystrom at bystr023@umn.edu, or Drew Laughlin at drew.a.laughlin@gmail.com.
Minneapolis: University of MN - (Ages 18-30)
Meets every other Monday (Meeting Dates: 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21)
Grace University Lutheran Church
324 SE Harvard St. Minneapolis.
Contact: Anna Berglund berg7420@stthomas.edu or Jaramie Wood woodx421@umn.edu.
Minneapolis: Ages 16-20
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3:30-5 PM
Walk-in Counseling Center
2421 Chicago Ave
Contact: Andrea Lee at 651-645-2948 or alee@namimn.org
Support Groups for Family Members
Family Support Groups
Family support groups provide ongoing support for families and friends of persons living with a mental illness.
Click here for a full list of support groups.
Partners & Spouses Support Groups
This group is for spouses, domestic partners, and people who share child-rearing responsibilities with a person who has mental illness.
Click here for a full list of support groups.
For the most up-to-date listings of support groups for adults and youth, please visit NAMI Minnesota.
Unless otherwise noted, all groups are free and run on a drop-in basis.
NAMI Connection
Peer-led support groups for people with any mental health diagnosis or challenge. More information: NAMI Connection YouTube video.
WebConnect (online): To participate in an online support group visit www.supportgroupscentral.com/nami-mn for available dates and times.
Bloomington: Every Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Avivo (Charaka) Community Support Program
7888 12th Avenue South
Contact: Joelle at 612-752-8384
Crystal: Every Thursday from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm
Northwest Community Support Program
7000 57th Avenue North #100
Contact: NAMI Minnesota at 651-645-2948
Minneapolis (North): Meets Fridays from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
NorthSide Community Support Program
1309 Girard Avenue North
Contact: Don at 651-334-1778
Minneapolis: Meets 1st, 2nd & 4th Fridays; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Wedge Table
2412 Nicollet Ave
Community Room
Contact: Sierra at 320-267-2928
Minneapolis (South): Meets Fridays; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Mt Olivet Lutheran Church
5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis effective March 16, 2018
Meeting times do not change
Contact: Kim at 651-280-8527
Minneapolis South (Uptown): Every Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 pm
Vail Place
1412 West 36th Street
Contact: Jack at 612-310-3628
Minneapolis (Hopkins): Meets Thursdays, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Vail Place
15 9th Ave. S.
Call 952-938-9622 ext. 0 for receptionist, ask to leave message for Calynn
"NAMI Connection" Support Group for the LGBTQAI Community.
This group has a LGBTQAI focus. It is open to people with a mental illness diagnosis and allies.
(LGBTQAI - Lesbian, Gay/Genderqueer, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally, Questioning/Queer, Intersexed)
Minneapolis: Every Saturday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Living Table UCC
3805 E 40th St, Mpls, MN 55406
Contact: David, at 612-920-3925
Young adult NAMI connections
Free support for young adults and teens: Facilitated by young adults.
Young Adult NAMI Connection is a support group young adults ages 16-20 or 18-30 depending on the group. Groups are facilitated by young adults who live with mental illnesses and are doing well in recovery.
Minneapolis: (Dinkytown) - (Ages 18-30)
Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 PM
University Baptist Church
1219 University Ave SE
For information contact Donald Bystrom at bystr023@umn.edu, or Drew Laughlin at drew.a.laughlin@gmail.com.
Minneapolis: University of MN - (Ages 18-30)
Meets every other Monday (Meeting Dates: 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21)
Grace University Lutheran Church
324 SE Harvard St. Minneapolis.
Contact: Anna Berglund berg7420@stthomas.edu or Jaramie Wood woodx421@umn.edu.
Minneapolis: Ages 16-20
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3:30-5 PM
Walk-in Counseling Center
2421 Chicago Ave
Contact: Andrea Lee at 651-645-2948 or alee@namimn.org
Support Groups for Family Members
Family Support Groups
Family support groups provide ongoing support for families and friends of persons living with a mental illness.
Click here for a full list of support groups.
Partners & Spouses Support Groups
This group is for spouses, domestic partners, and people who share child-rearing responsibilities with a person who has mental illness.
Click here for a full list of support groups.
For the most up-to-date listings of support groups for adults and youth, please visit NAMI Minnesota.
Unless otherwise noted, all groups are free and run on a drop-in basis.
Classes
NAMI MN offers classes to help educate family members, professionals, and the general public about mental illnesses.
For the most up-to-date listings of all classes, please visit NAMI Minnesota.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are free of charge but pre-registration is required. Register online for classes or call NAMI Minnesota at 651-645-2948.
For the most up-to-date listings of all classes, please visit NAMI Minnesota.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are free of charge but pre-registration is required. Register online for classes or call NAMI Minnesota at 651-645-2948.
