COVID-19 Update: NAMI Northern Virginia Virtual Support Groups Offered
NAMI Northern Virginia's work to provide support to our community will continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because we are not permitted to have in-person support groups during the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are offering virtual support groups online using Zoom. You can join by phone or computer/tablet using the Zoom app; instructions below.
Education and Support for Family Members and Friends
You are not alone! Meet with, learn from, and share with other family members, partners and friends
seeking education, support, and resources.
Classes and Support Groups (scroll down to view) are offered at no cost to participants.
seeking education, support, and resources.
Classes and Support Groups (scroll down to view) are offered at no cost to participants.
NAMI Northern Virginia Family Support Groups
Year-round groups facilitated by trained NAMI Family Support Group facilitator volunteers.
Please contact the facilitator (listed below) before attending your first meeting to confirm location and time. Please be aware that our facilitators are volunteers and may not be able to respond to your call during work hours. If you need to talk with someone sooner, you may also call our Help Line (571) 458-7310 to speak with a volunteer who will respond to your call, usually within 48 hours.
Please contact the facilitator (listed below) before attending your first meeting to confirm location and time. Please be aware that our facilitators are volunteers and may not be able to respond to your call during work hours. If you need to talk with someone sooner, you may also call our Help Line (571) 458-7310 to speak with a volunteer who will respond to your call, usually within 48 hours.
Alexandria Group - Virtual Support Groups
When: 1st Wednesday of each month; 7:00pm - 8:30pm
*Schedule update: Starting July, the Alexandria Family Group will meet once a month on the 1st Wednesday.
Contact: John Gulka (703) 967-5642 alexnamifocusfsg@gmail.com
*Please contact John to receive the zoom link for this group meeting.
*Schedule update: Starting July, the Alexandria Family Group will meet once a month on the 1st Wednesday.
Contact: John Gulka (703) 967-5642 alexnamifocusfsg@gmail.com
*Please contact John to receive the zoom link for this group meeting.
Arlington Groups - Virtual Support Groups
When: 4th Tuesday of each month; 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Contact: Debra Byrd at debra.naminova@gmail.com
*Please contact Debra Byrd to confirm the meeting time before attending for the first time.
Contact: Debra Byrd at debra.naminova@gmail.com
*Please contact Debra Byrd to confirm the meeting time before attending for the first time.
(Focus: Parents of Older Teens and Young Adults ages 18-30)
When: 3rd Sunday each month; 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Contact: Naomi Verdugo at (703) 862-9588 for more information on the virtual meetings.
*Please contact Naomi to receive the zoom link for this group meeting.
When: 3rd Sunday each month; 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Contact: Naomi Verdugo at (703) 862-9588 for more information on the virtual meetings.
*Please contact Naomi to receive the zoom link for this group meeting.
(Focus: Parents of Children PK- 12th grade)
When: Sundays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
November 7th, 21st
December 5th
Contact: Michelle Best mczero@yahoo.com
*Please contact Michelle to receive the zoom link for this group meeting.
When: Sundays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
November 7th, 21st
December 5th
Contact: Michelle Best mczero@yahoo.com
*Please contact Michelle to receive the zoom link for this group meeting.
Burke Group - Virtual Support Group
(focus: families and friends of individuals (18+) living with mental health condition)
Meets: 2nd Thursdays of each month, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Contact: Joe (703) 477-5332 joe.naminova@gmail.com
Please check the calendar to find the zoom link for this meeting.
Meets: 2nd Thursdays of each month, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Contact: Joe (703) 477-5332 joe.naminova@gmail.com
Please check the calendar to find the zoom link for this meeting.
Clifton Group - Virtual Support Group
Meets: 3rd Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Contact: Lynn lynn.naminova@gmail.com or Isabelle isabelle.naminova@gmail.com
Please contact one of the facilitators to receive the zoom link.
Contact: Lynn lynn.naminova@gmail.com or Isabelle isabelle.naminova@gmail.com
Please contact one of the facilitators to receive the zoom link.
Falls Church Groups - Canceled until further notice
Location: Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, 3302 Gallows Rd., Falls Church, VA (Conference room)
(focus: Borderline Personality Disorder)
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Contact: Jeanne Giamporocaro deg12052@yahoo.com or Cathy Mirch catherine.mirch@me.com
(focus: Borderline Personality Disorder)
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Contact: Jeanne Giamporocaro deg12052@yahoo.com or Cathy Mirch catherine.mirch@me.com
Herndon Groups - Virtual Support Group
Meets: 1st Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Contact: Anne at anne.naminova@gmail.com or Carla at carla.naminova@gmail.com
Please contact the facilitator prior to receive the zoom link for the meeting.
(focus: Spouses of individual living with a mental health condition)
Meets: 1st Thursday of each Month, 7:30pm - 9pm
Contact: Lynn (703)508-1365 lynn.naminova@gmail.com or Anne at anne.naminova@gmail.com
Please contact the facilitator prior to receive the zoom link for the meeting.
Contact: Anne at anne.naminova@gmail.com or Carla at carla.naminova@gmail.com
Please contact the facilitator prior to receive the zoom link for the meeting.
(focus: Spouses of individual living with a mental health condition)
Meets: 1st Thursday of each Month, 7:30pm - 9pm
Contact: Lynn (703)508-1365 lynn.naminova@gmail.com or Anne at anne.naminova@gmail.com
Please contact the facilitator prior to receive the zoom link for the meeting.
Oakton Group - Virtual Support Group
Meets: 1st Thursday of each month, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Contact: Joanna Walker at (202) 579-9473 joanna.naminova@gmail.com
Please check the calendar to find the zoom link for this meeting.
Contact: Joanna Walker at (202) 579-9473 joanna.naminova@gmail.com
Please check the calendar to find the zoom link for this meeting.
Reston Group - Virtual Support Group
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Contact: Gordon (703) 901-7649 gdean99@gmail.com
Please check the calendar to find the zoom link for this meeting.
Contact: Gordon (703) 901-7649 gdean99@gmail.com
Please check the calendar to find the zoom link for this meeting.
Using Zoom for Virtual Support Groups
Instructions on using Zoom
NAMI NORTHERN VIRGINIA CLASSES and GROUPS are facilitated by trained NAMI Northern Virginia family member volunteers. Participants must register ahead of time for Family-to-Family and Basics classes.
UPDATED Family-to-Family is a 8-week class for family members, partners and friends of individuals living with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment and recovery.
Family-to-Family class in Springfield, VA - Registration CLOSED!
Location: Springfield, VA
Exact location will be shared when you speak on the phone with a class facilitator to register.
Schedule: Postponed until further notice
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Want to receive announcements about upcoming classes?
Please e-mail info@nami-nova.org and request to be added to e-mail list.
Family-to-Family class in Springfield, VA - Registration CLOSED!
Location: Springfield, VA
Exact location will be shared when you speak on the phone with a class facilitator to register.
Schedule: Postponed until further notice
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Want to receive announcements about upcoming classes?
Please e-mail info@nami-nova.org and request to be added to e-mail list.
NAMI Basics is an educational class for parents and caregivers of youth under age 18 who are living with a behavioral, emotional, or mental health condition. Please check back for upcoming classes!
Children's Challenging Behaviors is a six-hour workshop for parents and caregivers of children and youth with mental health needs.
CCB workshop in Burke, VA - Postponed until further notice
Location: Burke, VA
Don't miss out--classes fill quickly!
To receive information about classes, groups, and events as soon as announced, email info@nami-nova.org and ask to be added to our email list.
To receive information about classes, groups, and events as soon as announced, email info@nami-nova.org and ask to be added to our email list.
OTHER FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA:
Please contact facilitator before attending first meeting to confirm location and time.
Please contact facilitator before attending first meeting to confirm location and time.
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BURKE Family Support Group
Meets: 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:00 PM, Location: Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 6304 Lee Chapel Rd, Burke, VA 22015 Contact: Pastor Heidi (703-455-7500) or pastorheidi@abidingpresence.net (Please contact Pastor Heidi to verify that month's meeting date before visiting the 1st time.) Formed Families Forward Stronger Together Group
Meets: Tuesday Evenings (now VIRTUAL) Youth & Young Adult (ages 14 - 22) 6pm - 7pm Parents & Caregivers 7:15pm - 8:15 pm Contact: Register here. Visit formedfamiliesforward.org for more information. |
ANNANDALE Family Support Group
Meets: 1st Monday, every other month, 7:30 PM Location: Saint Matthew’s United Methodist Church, Annandale, VA Contact: Dipak (571-331-0402) or happy123dt@gmail.com |
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Nearby NAMI affiliates:
NAMI Prince William Web: www.NAMI-PW.org E-mail: info@nami-pw.org Phone: (703) 334-6351 |
Are you interested in becoming a NAMI Northern Virginia family program co-facilitator?
For more information, contact: Esther Lee, at: elee@nami-nova.org (Program facilitators receive free NAMI training.) |
