Welcome to NAMI Golden Isles

NAMI Golden Isles temporary cancellations

Hello to all of our NAMI attendees and members. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we will not be having our Connection Group or Family Group meetings for the time being. We will keep you updated as to when we will resume our meetings.

In the meantime, if you are looking for more information about the Coronavirus, please take a look at this link https://www.coronavirus.gov/.

If you are in crisis, please contact the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. There is help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for those in crisis.

For more resources, please go to https://namiga.org/crisis-info/ .

If you have any questions, please message us on Facebook or email us at namigoldenisles@yahoo.com

What is NAMI?

We are an affiliate chapter of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We want to help individuals and families develop the skills that will enable them to cope with the demands of living with a mental illness. We provide free support groups and educational programs for those living with a mental illness and their family members.

NAMI Connection Group

This group is for people living with mental illnesses. Offers a structured group process led by trained facilitators designed to encourage, support, and empower. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by trained leaders who have been there.

NAMI Family Support Group

Is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has a mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.

Both groups are:

  • Free of cost to participants
  • Designed for adults (18+) experiencing mental illness
  • Connection group is led by trained facilitators who have mental illnesses
  • Family Support group is led by trained facilitators that are also family members of those with mental illnesses
  • 90 minutes long and meet from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Thursdays in Brunswick; Tuesdays in St. Marys)
  • No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
  • Confidential
  • On the last Thursday of the month our support groups come together to hear a speaker, who shares information about a current mental health topic. These meetings are free and open to the public.