Education and Support for individuals living with a mental health condition
You are not alone! Meet with, learn from, and share with others.
Classes and Support Groups (scroll down to view) are offered at no cost to participants.
Classes and Support Groups (scroll down to view) are offered at no cost to participants.
NAMI PEER-TO PEER EDUCATION CLASSES: Peer-to-Peer is a 8-week peer recovery skills learning and support class for adults 18+.
Peer-to-Peer class in Falls Church - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Location: Falls Church, VA
Exact location will be shared when you speak on the phone with a class facilitator to register.
Schedule: Wednesdays, Sept. 25th - Nov. 13th, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
To register:
Email send email to elee@nami-nova.org including your name, phone number and a good time of day for the facilitator to call to complete your registration.
Peer-to-Peer class in Herndon - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Schedule: Mondays, Sept. 23rd - Nov. 25th, 2019
*Class will not meet on: Oct. 14th, Columbus Day and Nov. 11th, Veteran's Day
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Want to receive announcements about upcoming classes?
Please e-mail info@nami-nova.org and request to be added to e-mail list.
Location: Falls Church, VA
Exact location will be shared when you speak on the phone with a class facilitator to register.
Schedule: Wednesdays, Sept. 25th - Nov. 13th, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
To register:
Email send email to elee@nami-nova.org including your name, phone number and a good time of day for the facilitator to call to complete your registration.
Peer-to-Peer class in Herndon - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Schedule: Mondays, Sept. 23rd - Nov. 25th, 2019
*Class will not meet on: Oct. 14th, Columbus Day and Nov. 11th, Veteran's Day
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Want to receive announcements about upcoming classes?
Please e-mail info@nami-nova.org and request to be added to e-mail list.
More about NAMI Peer-to-Peer: A 8-week learning and support program for adults (ages 18+) with a mental health condition who wish to work toward wellness. The class is offered at no cost to participants and is facilitated by two NAMI-trained volunteer Peer Mentors who are personally experienced at living well with a mental health condition. Participants will:
* Learn coping skills and share experiences with peers who are also working toward wellness
* Learn more about mental health conditions
* Learn that we are not alone. Did you know that one in five adults live with a mental health condition?
* Learn coping skills and share experiences with peers who are also working toward wellness
* Learn more about mental health conditions
* Learn that we are not alone. Did you know that one in five adults live with a mental health condition?
NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUPS: Year-round Connection Support Groups are open to adults (18+) living with a mental health condition. Groups are led by NAMI-trained peer mentors who have lived experience with mental health conditions. The group offers a place to find support and meet others--you are not alone!
Please contact the group facilitator before attending a group to confirm the meeting time and location.
Please contact the group facilitator before attending a group to confirm the meeting time and location.
Arlington Connection Group
When: Meets the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month; 10:15-11;45 AM
Location: Virginia Hospital Urgent Care, 601 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington, VA 22204 (IOP Conference Room)
Contact: Keisha at (703) 705-2703 or at keisha.nami@gmail.com
When: Meets the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month; 10:15-11;45 AM
Location: Virginia Hospital Urgent Care, 601 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington, VA 22204 (IOP Conference Room)
Contact: Keisha at (703) 705-2703 or at keisha.nami@gmail.com
Fairfax-Falls Church Connection Group
When: Two Thursdays each month (usually the 2nd and 4th Thursdays); 7:15pm – 8:45pm
(NO MEETING on Thursday, November 28th for Thanksiving Day)
Location: Merrifield Center,
8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031
(Peer Resource Center Conference Room)
Contact: helpline@nami-nova.org
When: Two Thursdays each month (usually the 2nd and 4th Thursdays); 7:15pm – 8:45pm
(NO MEETING on Thursday, November 28th for Thanksiving Day)
Location: Merrifield Center,
8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031
(Peer Resource Center Conference Room)
Contact: helpline@nami-nova.org
Sterling Connection Group
When: Meets 1st & 3rd Monday of the month; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
(NO MEETING on Monday, November 18th, 2019)
Location: Community Lutheran Church, 21014 Whitfield Place, Sterling, VA 20165
Contact: Kristine sterlingnamiconnections@gmail.com
When: Meets 1st & 3rd Monday of the month; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
(NO MEETING on Monday, November 18th, 2019)
Location: Community Lutheran Church, 21014 Whitfield Place, Sterling, VA 20165
Contact: Kristine sterlingnamiconnections@gmail.com
LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Peer Resource Center: Merrifield Center in Fairfax: A safe and welcoming place to meet friends and find support. Employment Specialists are available at the Merrifield Peer Resource Center. Niya Taylor and Gauri Malaviya are available to help walk in job seekers at the Peer Resource Center Tuesday -Thursday 10 A.M.- 4 P.M. They provide Individual Placement and Supported Employment to help individuals living with mental health conditions return to work. For additional information please contact the Merrifield Peer Resource Center at 703-559-3100 or follow up with LMECC http://www.lmec.org/home1.aspx
Fairfax-Falls Church: Employment Specialists are available at the Merrifield Peer Resource Center. Niya Taylor and Gauri Malaviya are available to help walk in job seekers at the Peer Resource Center Tuesday -Thursday 10 A.M.- 4 P.M. They provide Individual Placement and Supported Employment to help individuals living with mental health conditions return to work. For additional information please contact the Merrifield Peer Resource Center at 703-559-3100 or follow up with LMECC http://www.lmec.org/home1.aspx
Don't miss out--classes fill quickly!
To receive announcements about upcoming classes, groups, and events in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, and Loudoun, email us at info@nami-nova.org and request to be added to our mailing list.
Include your street address to receive monthly meeting reminder postcards.
NAMI Northern Virginia HelpLine: (571) 458-7310
To receive announcements about upcoming classes, groups, and events in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, and Loudoun, email us at info@nami-nova.org and request to be added to our mailing list.
Include your street address to receive monthly meeting reminder postcards.
NAMI Northern Virginia HelpLine: (571) 458-7310
COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS: Please contact Program Director Kristen Marks at info@nami-nova.org to schedule a presentation or to apply to become a trained presenter.
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NAMI In Our Own Voice Presentation
90-minute presentation through which individuals living in recovery share their stories of hope and recovery, educating and raising awareness in the community. |
NAMI Ending the Silence Presentation
50-minute presentation through which high school students learn about mental health conditions and hear from a young adult living well with a mental illness. |