Peer Support

NAMI Westside Los Angeles offers support groups for adults (18+) who are living with mental health conditions.

Our support groups are free and no registration is required for you to attend. If you have a mental health condition, you are not alone. One in 5 American adults experiences some form of mental illness in any given year. Our peer groups provide an opportunity for people coping with brain illnesses to share their stories, learn from one another, and give and receive support to others facing similar challenges, in a safe and confidential setting. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.

The group encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space. Attendees in our support groups report back they they have learned new coping skills and tools from others who have the lived experience of recovery.