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.
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Free of cost to participants
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Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions
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Led by family members of people with mental health conditions
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60-90 minutes long and meets weekly, every other week, or monthly (varies by location)
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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
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By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships.
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This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met.
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It encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community.
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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
St. Matthew Catholic Church:
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.
Call (210) 602-2483 or
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.
Contact: Ed at (210) 602-2483 or
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)
Contact: Doug Beach at (210) 602-5733 or
St. Brigid’s Catholic Church (Bilingual Faith-Based)
McKenna Building, Rm 203; 6907 Kitchener St, San Antonio 78240
3rd Saturdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm except in August & December
Contact: Rose Falduto at (210) 414-8092 or
Community Bible Church Faith-Based Groups Below:
2477 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio 78232
Call (210) 253-5971, Press 5
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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
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REBOOT Recovery faith-based curriculum offered at Community Bible Church by semester (Spring, Summer, and Fall): Trauma REBOOT for First Responders
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
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Touched by Suicide (Faith-Based) (Grief support for anyone who has lost a loved one in a death by suicide.)
1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
For the above groups contact:
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Email Denise Espino or call 210-237-4942
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Grief Share (Faith-Based)
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Starting September 6th
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Starting September 8th
Contact: Carolyn Powell or call 726-262-5363
Survivors of Loved One's Suicide (18+ years old)
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
The Ecumenical Center
8310 Ewing Halsell Drive, San Antonio 78229
Call Tony Mata at (210) 885-7069