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.
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
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.
Third Annual Mental Health Wellness Series!
Beginning in February, join us at the Rondo Community Library on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm! Learn about topics like Burnout, Healthy Relationships, and Isolation and their impact on mental health and mental illness.
On February 20th, join us to learn about Positive Psychology with Amy Britt. Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Learn new strategies to help you lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life. There will be free snacks and prizes for participants! More information regarding specific programming to follow – stay tuned!
If you are interested in attending or learning more about NAMI Minnesota’s Wellness Series:
email wellness@namimn.org or call Wil Sampson-Bernstrom at 651-645-2948 ext. 114.
Beginning in February, join us at the Rondo Community Library on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm! Learn about topics like Burnout, Healthy Relationships, and Isolation and their impact on mental health and mental illness.
On February 20th, join us to learn about Positive Psychology with Amy Britt. Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Learn new strategies to help you lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life. There will be free snacks and prizes for participants! More information regarding specific programming to follow – stay tuned!
If you are interested in attending or learning more about NAMI Minnesota’s Wellness Series:
email wellness@namimn.org or call Wil Sampson-Bernstrom at 651-645-2948 ext. 114.
Spring Family to Family Classes
Do you have someone close to you who has a mental illness? Learn about mental illnesses, the brain, treatment, and resources to help a loved one. You will build communications skills, reduce stress, find support and discover the common stages of emotional response when supporting someone with a mental illness. Call with questions and to register.
Classes:
Do you have someone close to you who has a mental illness? Learn about mental illnesses, the brain, treatment, and resources to help a loved one. You will build communications skills, reduce stress, find support and discover the common stages of emotional response when supporting someone with a mental illness. Call with questions and to register.
Classes:
- St. Paul, Mondays March 2 - April 20, 6:30-9:00 pm, contact Kay at (651) 645-2948 ext 113
- Minneapolis, Tuesdays Feb 18 - April 7, 6:00-8:30 pm, contact Bruce at (307) 250-0211
