Lean on Us for Support. You are not alone. Come to a VIRTUAL meeting. All NAMI-SFV programs are free.
FREE small groups for individuals and family members
Small groups (usually a group of six to ten) share their mental illness problems and stories. Since everyone attending has or is going through the same things, everyone understands and offers comfort. Often someone has a helpful idea or describes a similar experience and how it worked out. NAMI San Fernando Valley is made up of volunteers who have faced mental illness and have experience that can help you. We’ve been there and we are here to help you. We welcome you to visit any of our regularly scheduled meetings. No one has to share unless he or she wants to. To receive the link please fill out this 2 question form (CLICK HERE).
Find the group and location that is best for you by visiting our online NAMISFV calendar to see What’s Happening today for NAMI SFV members and the community.
NAMI SFV CONNECTION RECOVERY "PEER" SUPPORT GROUPS
Connection Recovery Support Groups are free, peer-led support groups for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who've been there.
NAMI’s Support Groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need. The groups meet on a, weekly bi-weekly, or monthly basis.
Our "Peer" Support Group Virtual session are:
- Every Monday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
- 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (with Diane Gutierrez and Martha Sobhani) (SPANISH NAMiConexion)
To receive the link please fill out this 2 question form (CLICK HERE).
**NOTE: These groups are not for Family or Friends. See below for information on our Family Support Groups.
NAMI SFV "Family and Friend's" SUPPORT GROUPS
Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for adults with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
Our "Family" Support Group Virtual session are:
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The 1st Monday of the Month from 7:00pm-8:30pm (with with Jim Randall and Dave Stairs)
- The 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 7:00pm-8:30pm (with Joy Takahashi & Zee Dankworth)
- The 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month from 7:00pm-8:30pm (with Mark Gale & Robin Steiner)
- The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month from 6:00pm-7:30pm (with Beverly Bishop)
- The 4th Wednesday of the Month from 7:00pm-8:30pm (with Robin Steiner)
- The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 7:00pm-8:30pm (with Silvia Lopez and Martha Sobhani) (SPANISH Grupo de Apoyo)
To receive the link please fill out this 2 question form (CLICK HERE).
Peer Support Group Referrals (not associated with NAMI SFV) - Please check their website for COVID-19 related availability.
Wednesdays 6:45 – 9:00 p.m. and Fridays 6:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
DBSA (Depression, Bipolar Support Alliance) peer-to-peer support group for mental health consumers. 818-570-DBSA (3272) http://www.dbsanorthridge.org/ or email for info.
Para información en español por favor póngase en contacto con Cindy en 818-921-6444
DBSA (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance Group) provides hope, help and support to improve the lives of people living with Depression and/or Bipolar disorder, a concurrent group is available for family and friends as well.
Mondays (support and relaxation group) 7:00 p.m-9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays – 6:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. DBSA en Espanol para información por favor llame al 818-921-6444
Wednesday and Fridays, 6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Call 818-570-DBSA (3272) or email [email protected] / http://www.dbsanorthridge.org/
NOTE: DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE GROUP (DBSA) is peer-run group that focuses on clients helping clients. While NAMI SFV supports and values the work of this group, we are separate entities and are managed separately.
Project Return Support and Recovery group for Mental Health Consumers, Project Return Friendship Line 888-448-9777. Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Project Return is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people experiencing mental illnesses through educational, vocational, and supportive housing services so that they may live productive and fulfilling lives in the community.
For information call Project Return Friendship Line 888-448-9777.
Project Return Peer Support Network is Los Angeles County’s oldest program run by and for people with mental illness and meets in the San Fernando Valley. http://www.mhala.org/project-return.htm
NOTE: Project Return is peer-run group that focuses on clients helping clients. While NAMI SFV supports and values the work of this group, we are separate entities and are managed separately.