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
Meets: Weekly virtual meeting is offered. Please contact the facilitator for more details.
Contact: John Gulka (571) 451-0773 alexnamifocusfsg@gmail.com
Contact: John Gulka (571) 451-0773 alexnamifocusfsg@gmail.com
Arlington Groups - Virtual Support Groups
Location: Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Glebe Rd. and N. 16th St. (basement meeting room)
Meets: Canceled until further notice
Contact: Debra debra.naminova@gmail.com
Meets: Canceled until further notice
Contact: Debra debra.naminova@gmail.com
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 N.16th St (16th & N. Inglewood)
(Focus: Parents of Young Adults ages 18-30)
Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Contact: Naomi Verdugo (703) 862-9588 verdugo.naomi@gmail.com
Please email the facilitator to sign up for the virtual meeting.
(Focus: Parents of Young Adults ages 18-30)
Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Contact: Naomi Verdugo (703) 862-9588 verdugo.naomi@gmail.com
Please email the facilitator to sign up for the virtual meeting.
Location: Cherrydale Baptist Church, 3910 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA (Room 118, Lower Level)
(Focus: Parents of Children under age 18)
Dates Through June 2020 (click the date to signup): April 19th, May 3rd, May 17th, May 31st, June 14th
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact: Michelle Best mczero@yahoo.com
(Focus: Parents of Children under age 18)
Dates Through June 2020 (click the date to signup): April 19th, May 3rd, May 17th, May 31st, June 14th
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact: Michelle Best mczero@yahoo.com
Burke Group - Virtual Support Group
(focus: families and friends of individuals (18+) living with mental health condition)
Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Contact: Joe (703) 477-5332 joe.naminova@gmail.com
Click here to join the support group on Zoom
Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Contact: Joe (703) 477-5332 joe.naminova@gmail.com
Click here to join the support group on Zoom
Clifton Group - Canceled until further notice
Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church (classroom #2), 13421 Twin Lakes Drive, Clifton, VA
Meets: 3rd Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Contact: Lynn lynn.naminova@gmail.com or Isabelle isabelle.naminova@gmail.com
Meets: 3rd Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Contact: Lynn lynn.naminova@gmail.com or Isabelle isabelle.naminova@gmail.com
Fairfax Groups - Canceled until further notice
(focus: family members of individuals who are justice-involved)
This group will no longer meet, if you have any questions about the adult detention center or court procedure, please call Gordon (703) 901-7649 gdean99@gmail.com or Joanna (202) 579-9473 joanna.naminova@gmail.com
This group will no longer meet, if you have any questions about the adult detention center or court procedure, please call Gordon (703) 901-7649 gdean99@gmail.com or Joanna (202) 579-9473 joanna.naminova@gmail.com
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 - Canceled until further notice
Location: Floris United Methodist Church (Rm 222), 13600 Frying Pan Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
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
Location: Floris United Methodist Church (Rm 204), 13600 Frying Pan Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
(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 attending the meeting.
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
Location: Floris United Methodist Church (Rm 204), 13600 Frying Pan Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
(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 attending 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
Click here to join the support group on Zoom
Contact: Joanna Walker at (202) 579-9473 joanna.naminova@gmail.com
Click here to join the support group on Zoom
Reston Group - Virtual Support Group
Location: Northwest Mental Health Center, 1850 Cameron Glen Dr. (Second Floor, Suite 600)
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Contact: Gordon (703) 901-7649 gdean99@gmail.com
Click here to join the support group on Zoom
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Contact: Gordon (703) 901-7649 gdean99@gmail.com
Click here to join the support group on Zoom
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.) |
