One in five individuals live with a mental health condition and most develop the condition by age For some, experiencing the first signs can be scary and confusing. Sharing your experience with others is an important first step to getting help. Speaking up and asking for help is a sign of strength and the first step to getting the support you need. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. No registration required prior to attending.
All groups are provided at no cost. Please Note: Each flyer is regularly kept up to date and subject to changes. For the most current information and to avoid any inconveniences, please review the flyers and any announcements on this page, prior to attending a group. All support groups involve active participation and are NOT open for observation. If you have any questions or concerns, please email: info namioc.
Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. Connection Recovery Support Group is a no-cost, peer-led, confidential support group for adults living with a mental health condition.
You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. Our groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who have experience living with a mental health condition. The groups meet on a bi-weekly, weekly or monthly basis. Call for more information. Support Groups do not replace therapy, medical, psychiatric or psychological care.
In no way are any of the discussions or materials presented meant to be a substitute for professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner or others, nor should they be construed as such. NAMI Orange County does not endorse, nor appear to endorse support group discussions, derivatives of these discussions or any other materials presented and it cannot be held liable for the content or use of any products, such as drugs that are incorporated within these support group discussions that do not act or rely upon any of the resources or information available in or from these meetings or meeting derivatives.
