Family Support Groups

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for parents, caregivers, and close friends of an adult with a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.

NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.

Free of cost to participants
Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions
Led by family members of people with mental health conditions
60-90 minutes long and meets weekly, every other week, or monthly (varies by location)
No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed

CONFIDENTIAL -- NAMI San Antonio does not allow observers into these groups

What You’ll Gain from Family Support Groups

By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships.
This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met.
It encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community.
You'll benefit from others' experiences, discover your inner strength, and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a confidential, non-judgmental space.

NAMI Family Support Groups

NAMI Family Support Group is a confidential support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Participants learn they are no longer alone and gain a renewed sense of hope by joining a caring group of people who help one another through their learned wisdom. Meetings are led by trained facilitators who have a loved one living with a mental health condition

We are requesting leaders and participants be fully vaccinated and wear a mask for their health and safety, as well as to adhere to the safety recommendations of the facilities where groups are held.

IN PERSON NAMI Family Support Groups

Email Verna

St. Matthew Catholic Church:

CANCELLED, next support group will be in August 5th, 2023

In-person group meetings are held on the first Saturday from 9:00 to 10:30am.

Advance registration required.

10703 Wurzbach Road San Antonio 78230

McDonald Family Center, Room 101

Alamo Heights United Methodist Church:

NAMI In-person group meetings are held on the third Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30pm.

Advance registration required.

Email Ed

Call (210) 602-2483 or

MacArthur Park Church of Christ:

NAMI In-person group meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm

Advance registration required.

1907 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217

Gathering Place

Email Melanie and Brad

Other Family Support Groups

Alamo Heights United Methodist Church (Faith-Based) - In-person group meetings are held on the third Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Advance registration required.

Email Ed

Or call (210) 602-2483

St. Mark's Episcopal Church - In-person group meetings

1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
315 E. Pecan, Room 305, San Antonio (downtown by Travis Park)

Email Doug Beach

Or call (210) 602-5733

Community Bible Church Faith-Based Groups Below:

Community Bible Church

2477 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio 78232

Call (210) 253-5971, Press 5

Mental Health Grace Alliance faith-based curriculum offered at Community Bible Church by semester (Spring, Summer, and Fall): Living Grace, Living Hope (PTSD/Trauma) Family Grace

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm