With five different support groups, you are sure to find a group that fits your needs.

You’ll get support, you’ll share coping strategies, and you’ll learn practical information. All groups are led by trained volunteers with lived experience, and are safe and judgment-free environments of mutual respect.

All of our support groups are meeting online until further notice.

For family members and friends of individuals with a mental illness or any mental health challenge.

This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30pm ET

We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 6:30pm.

For family members and friends of someone with a mood disorder.

This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.

Every 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30 - 8pm ET

We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 7pm.

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For all parents of children living with a mental health diagnosis or symptoms, regardless of the child's age.

This meeting is facilitated by parents of children with mental health needs. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that help you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from 1:00 - 2:30pm ET

We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 1:30pm.

For siblings or adult children of individuals with mental illness.

This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30pm ET

We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 6:30pm.

A place for anyone who needs to connect.

Share how you’re handling life these days – your wellness, your mood, the good, the not-so-good, and the in-between. Share how you’re coping and dealing with anxiety during these challenging times. We are still physically distant, but we can still connect.

Every Friday from 1:00 - 2:00pm ET

We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 1:30pm.

"Our support groups are powerful because they show, you are not alone. And they’re not led by a mental health professional. Peer support values lived experience. Leaders are facilitators, not professional experts. Everyone is an expert in the room…an expert on themselves.”

– Carla Murray, Support Group Manager

      Mood disorders include: major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder (mania – euphoric, hyperactive, over inflated ego, unrealistic optimism), persistent depressive disorder (long lasting low grade depression), cyclothymia (a mild form of bipolar disorder), and SAD (seasonal affective disorder). (From www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/mood-disorders)

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For information about any of our support groups, please contact the Helpline at 212-684-3264 or click the button below to email us.

Address

307 W. 38th St, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10018-2913

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