NAMI Grant/Blackford Counties is an affiliate of NAMI Indiana and part of the nation's largest grassroots mental health advocacy organization. NAMI Grant/Blackford serves both Grant and Blackford counties by providing support and education to people and families impacted by mental illness as well as awareness to the community at large. 

NAMI Grant/Blackford is looking for support group leaders to provide NAMI Family Support Group or the NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group in-person on a regular basis. 

Support groups are led by peers who are impacted by a mental health condition The state chapter, NAMI Indiana, provides the training and works with support group leaders to set up the meetings. If you are interested in starting a support group or learning more contact the NAMI Indiana State Program Director, Linda Williams at lwilliams@namiindiana.org to ask about the application process.  Trainings take place throughout the year.

Learn about the other NAMI volunteer programs by visiting our volunteer page. 

Programming available virtually online:

A free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. These sessions are available as a live online course and are taught by peers in Indiana. Sign up to be notified when registration opens.

A free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. These sessions are available as a live online course and are taught by trained family peers in Indiana. Fill out this form to be notified of the next available online class.

 A peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Locate a group in Indiana that is available virtually by visiting our support group page

A family peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Locate a group in Indiana that is available virtually by visiting our support group page

A self-paced online education program for parents, caregivers, and other family members who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants. Learn more or sign up now.