Support Groups
Our free support groups provide families and friends of those living with mental health challenges with an understanding environment within which to share experiences and gain insight from others.
Our structured group model ensures that everyone has an opportunity to be heard and get what they need.
All groups are led by trained facilitators with lived experience.
All discussions are confidential.
Friends and Family
Support Groups
Peer-led support groups for family members of individuals living with mental health conditions.
First Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Topic: NAMI Southwest CT Family Support Group
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcuqhqD4rHdK3lnSqHfzouv7Q9CzRpf-S
Third Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 pm
Location: First Church Congregational
148 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Eastern Time
Spanish Language Family Support Group
Third Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 pm
Meeting ID: 818 0076 3827
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM Eastern Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-mvqDgiGNOvu8m5BWe21MbhqjUigPMx
For questions, call: (203) 400-NAMI (6264)
NAMI-CAN
(Child and Adolescent Network)
Support Group
A support group for parents and primary caregivers of children and adolescents, under age 21, with behavioral and emotional issues.
Every Wednesday at 10:00 am
Location: Online (Zoom)
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 208 443 3181
Contact: Pat at admin@namict.org for the meeting password
1st Monday of the Month at 10:00 am
Location: Online (Zoom)
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89345648300
Meeting ID: 893 4564 8300
Contact: Beth at (203) 984-0123, or Vanessa at
(203) 970-4130 for the meeting password
*Please note that we plan to continue holding our meetings over Zoom
Third Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 pm
Location: Rowayton United Methodist Church
5 Pennoyer Street, Rowayton, CT 06853
Time: 7:00 - 8:15 PM Eastern Time
Contact: Claudia (no RSVP necessary)
STARTING JANUARY 5TH - POSTPONED
First Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 pm
Location: Greens Farms Church
71 Hillandale Road, Westport, CT 06880
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM Eastern Time
PLEASE NOTE:This in-person Family Support Group has been temporarily postponed due to Covid safety concerns.
NAMI CT Online "Check-Ins"
Please check NAMI Connecticut's website for any changes:
https://namict.org/find-support/affiliates-and-support-groups/
Smart Recovery
SMART Recovery (R) is an effective program for helping people with their substance use, mental health, anger management, and more. It helps build self-management skills using CBT principles and motivational interviewing in a supportive, peer group setting.
For more information about SMART Recovery and other groups, CLICK HERE.
