NAMI Westside Los Angeles offers support groups for adults (18+) who are living with mental health conditions. (NOTE: During the COVID-19 public health crisis, we are having virtual support groups online, using the video-conference service Zoom; see below for more). 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.

Conexión y Recuperación es un grupo de apoyo para la recuperación de cualquier adulto que viva con los retos asociados con una enfermedad mental. NAMI Conexión ofrece un ambiente de respeto, comprensión, motivación y esperanza. Son gratuitos y confidenciales; se llevan a cabo semanalmente; están diseñados para unir, motivar y apoyar a sus participantes bajo un modelo estructurado de apoyo grupal; están liderados por facilitadores capacitados que también están en proceso de recuperación.

Peer Game Nights

Join us for Peer Game Night on Fridays from 7:00-9:00 pm PT.
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DE PERSONA A PERSONA (NEW Sunday SPANISH Peer Support Group)

Cada primer y tercer Domingo del mes via Zoom.

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday evening

5 to 6:30 pm using the online video conferencing service Zoom

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Tuesday Peer Support Group

6:30 to 8 pm using the online video-conferencing service Zoom

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Wednesday Peer Support Group

6:30 to 8 pm using the online video-conferencing service Zoom

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Thursday Peer Support Group

5:15 to 6:45 pm using the online video-conferencing service Zoom. 

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Saturday Peer Support Group

4:30 to 6 pm using the online video conferencing service Zoom

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Using Zoom for the Virtual Support Groups

How to use Zoom?

Instructions on using Zoom

https://youtu.be/hIkCmbvAHQQ

Before the group:

  • Start by downloading Zoom
  • Click the “Download” button to add the Zoom app to your computer/tablet/phone
    • If you are using your phone, there is a Zoom app on the app store that you can download. You can join meeting by inputting the meeting ID
  • When signing in, please use your real first name (not a screen name), so that the NAMI WLA group leader can accept you into the group; the group leader will be accepting requests as people join the meeting.  (We are doing this to ensure the class remains a safe and secure setting for all!)

At the Time of the Meeting:

  • Click the hyperlink to open the meeting or input the meeting number
  • Join the Zoom Meeting
  • Be sure to Select Video and Audio inputs
  • When others are speaking, please “Mute” yourself to eliminate background noise
  • Hold down the Space bar on your keyboard to talk or “Unmute” yourself