NAMI Support Group has helped me to have a place where I can be open in my feelings, thoughts, [and] ideas with others having similar experiences. We learn from each other! We support each other, give ideas, [and have] nonjudgmental information sharing.
NAMI Greater Toledo Peer Support Groups
EXPERIENCE NON-JUDGMENTAL SUPPORT
IS THE “CONNECTIONS” PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOU? Are you living with depression, bipolar, or anxiety disorder? Are you feeling frustrated, hopeless, or confused? Do you need to talk with people who have experienced similar feelings or challenges? You are not alone!
Held every Monday and Wednesday, these free courses are also led by individuals who are in recovery themselves. Get compassionate support at no cost to you. Gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. Learn what may trigger your mental illness and how to better cope.
Peer-led by facilitators who’ve been there. Find strength in sharing your experience with others who have been there. Share openly in an environment free of stigma, discrimination, and judgement.
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communication gap with my family. After each project, I text a photo of my
work to [them]. This gives me something to be proud of and gives
my family a way to support and encourage me.” – Jess, Toledo
get their needs met, I wasn’t aware that when my son acts out,
he was showing signs of a mental illness. I thought it was rebellion.
Thank goodness NAMI was in existence and someone told me about it.
Without NAMI, I would still be thinking my son was just acting out.”
– Jonni, Toledo
for me and my family. It has given me a
tremendous amount of peace of mind
as I navigate this issue with my daughter.”
– Melissa, Maumee
attention deficit disorder.
NAMI saved my life.
I don’t know what I would
do without them.”
– Cheryl, Perrysburg