NAMI Indiana affiliates provide two types of support groups:
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there.
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
All NAMI support groups are offered at no cost.
Participants must be at least 18 yrs. of age. No referral is necessary.
If you would like to start a support group near you, contact info@namiindiana.org for details.
Virtual Support Groups
Bloomington, IN
NAMI Family Support, 1st & 3rd Monday, 5:45 p.m. Register by emailing namigreaterbloomingtonarea@gmail.com
NAMI Connection: For Adults Living with Mental Illness, every Tuesday, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Please join the group via Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/nami-greater-bloomington-area-events/members/ ). In Meetup you can indicate whether you plan to attend. When you rsvp, the meeting link will be available in blue print to the lower right of the event page.
Indianapolis, IN
NAMI Family Support for the African American community, Every 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
NAMI Connection, Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Register online; include your full name, e-mail address, home address, phone number, the name & phone number of an emergency contact, and the name of the group you wish to join
In-Person Support Groups
NOTE: Many support groups are temporarily on hold due to COVID-19 while others are meeting virtually (see above). This list was updated on 5/3/2022.
Anderson
NAMI Madison County
NAMI Connection: For Adults Living with Mental Illness
1st Saturday, 1 p.m.
Anderson Public Library
111 E. 12th St., Chief Anderson Room
Anderson, IN 46016
NAMI Family Support Group
3rd Thursday, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Community Hospital, Education Center
1923 N. Madison Avenue, Anderson, IN 46011
Contact Phil Parris 765-617-7697
Aurora
NAMI Southeast Indiana
NAMI Family Support Group
First Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (Begins May 4, 2022)
Aurora Recreation Community Center (ARCC)
404 Green Blvd., Aurora, IN 47001
Contact Kathy Barnum via email or 812-577-9297
Elkhart
NAMI Elkhart
NAMI Family Support
Every 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Oaklawn, Goshen Campus - Hickory Room
330 Lakeview Dr., Goshen IN
(Enter at the main doors and the receptionist will point you in the right direction)
**Masks & Social Distancing**
Contact Lorie Copeland by email or at (574) 215-1146 with any questions
Evansville
NAMI Evansville
NAMI Connection: For Adults Living with Mental Illness
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ascension St. Vincent Evansville - Rehabilitation Institute,
3rd Floor – Kempf Bipolar Wellness Center Meeting Room
3700 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN
**Masks & Social Distancing**
Contact Larry Back by email or at (812) 897-1694 with any questions
NAMI Family Support
Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid- Meets on zoom and in person
Southwestern Behavioral Center, 410 Mulberry St., Evansville, IN 47713
Contact: Larry Back, lgback@twc.com or 812-897-1694 (for entry after 6:30 please call)
Fort Wayne
NAMI Fort Wayne
NAMI Family Support
Every Tuesday 7-9 pm except the 4th Tuesday
Carriage House
3327 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Education Night every 4th Tuesday
Spouse Support Group
3rd Tuesday of each month from 7-9 pm
Carriage House
3327 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
NAMI Fort Wayne
Connection: For Adults living with Mental Illness
Every Tuesday 6:30-8 pm except the 4th Tuesday
3327 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Education Night every 4th Tuesday
Indianapolis
NAMI Greater Indianapolis **No Student Observers**
NAMI Connection: For Adults Living with Mental Illness
Every Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
Community Church of Greenwood
1477 W. Main St., Greenwood, IN
Entrance 5 – Upstairs Conference Room
**Masks & Social Distancing**
Every Monday, 6:30 pm
St. Luke's United Methodist Church,
100 W 86th Street, Door 4, RM 125W *
Indianapolis, IN 46260
*this is new location begining Sept. 12, 2022
Contact NAMI Greater Indianapolis via email or at (317) 257-7517 with any questions
NAMI Family Support
2nd Friday of every month from 7-8:30pm.
Nora Family Support Group
The First Congregational United Church new location
7171 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46249
No Registration Needed for In-Person groups.
2nd Thursday of every month from 7:00-8:30 pm
Southside Family Support
Mount Pleasant Christian Church
381 North Bluff Road, Greenwood IN 46142
Meeting Room C-303
Turn from Fairview Drive onto North Paddock Drive. First lot. Door #5.
4th Tuesday of each month 7-8:30 pm
Geist Christian Church Family Support Group
12756 Promise Rd, Fishers, IN - (126th & Promise Rd.)
Jasper
NAMI Family Support
3rd Thursday of the month 6:30-8 pm
Jasper Library - Room Cherry A
100 3rd Ave Suite B, Jasper, IN 47546
Contact: Tina Thompson 574-903-3130
Kendallville
NAMI Connection
2nd Monday of the month 3:30-5 pm
New Hope Clubhouse
304 South Lincoln Street
Kendallville, IN 46755
260-347-2454
Lafayette
NAMI Family Support
1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 pm
NAMI Connection
Every Tuesday, 10:00 am
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm
NAMI WCI
615 N 18th Street, Suite 104, Lafayette, IN 47904
Contact: Joy Mabbitt 765-423-6939 via email
Merrillville
NAMI Lake County
NAMI Connection
Every 2nd Saturday 6-7:30 pm CST
Regional Health Systems
8555 Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410
Montiello
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm
United Way Office, 402 Tioga Road, Monticello, IN 47960
Entrance 3
Contact: Joy Mabbitt 765-423-6939 via email
Muncie
NAMI Delaware County
NAMI Family Support & Connection
Every 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Community of Hope (formerly College Ave United Methodist Church)
1968 W. Main St., Muncie IN 47303
Contact: Jen Hopper via email.
Seymour
NAMI South Central
NAMI Family Support
Every 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Rockford United Methodist Church
1860 N Ewing Street, Seymour, IN
**Masks & Social Distancing**
Contact Carol Oktavec via email or Sonja Scott via email with any questions
South Bend
NAMI Family Support Group & Connection
Every 2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Begins 2-13-2023
Clubhouse of St. Joseph County
1153 Northside Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46615
Terre Haute
NAMI Family Support
Every 1st Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Memorial United Methodist Church
2701 Poplar St., Terre Haute, IN
Use the back Entrance, the second door, not under the canopy
**Masks & Social Distancing**
Contact Sue Wynne 812-201-3029 with any questions
Valparaiso
NAMI Family Support
Every 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m.
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center - Avila Hall
1604 East Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN
**Masks & Social Distancing** Also available on zoom.
Contact Vivian Szyndrowski via email with any questions or to register to attend online.
The 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
107 Franklin Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Contact Patricia Buckler at pat.buckler@gmail.com or 219-771-9350
Thank you, Optum and UnitedHealthcare, for being a sponsor of NAMI Indiana and supporting our support groups throughout Indiana!