This is a group for those who suffer from major depression, bipolar II depression, or anxiety and wish to discuss their experiences with people who understand. Many of us feel the need to mask our symptoms, yet find that the loneliness and sense of isolation that comes with living with these illnesses hard to bear. Participation confidentiality is of utmost importance, and we will take the steps necessary to ensure that it is protected. The intent is to achieve some peace of mind and solace by t …

This is a group for folks who deal with any form of depression (chronic, bipolar, bipolar II, seasonal, etc.) (and possibly anxiety) who want to talk with others dealing with the same issues and who understand the loneliness, stigma, frustration, etc. that come with being depressed. We are a peer-to-peer, non-professional, self-help support group located in Columbia, MD. We are here to help heal ourselves from depression through sharing experiences with one another, decreasing isolation through …

The goals of Mental Health Recovery and Wrap are to teach participants recovery and self-management skills and strategies for dealing with mental health difficulties, addictions,relationships, dealing with greif,HIV/ADS, diabetes and other chronic illnesses including food disorders.

This has become a site that includes information about several free mental health support groups sponsored by an assortment of local nonprofit advocacy organizations.  Most sessions last about 90 minutes.  Here people learn from one others’ experiences, share coping strategies, learn about community resources and offer each other encouragement and understanding. Facilitators of groups listed here have had some training for the role to help ensure that time is shared, that participants are consid …

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each others’ experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.

NAMI Northern Virginia (NAMI NoVA) is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with mental illness. NAMI Northern Virginia sponsors local support groups, educational programs, and advocacy with the goal of affording individuals with mental illness opportunities to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Anyone interested in knowing more about mental illnes …

NAMI Connections is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. NAMI Connections groups offer a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. All groups are confidential- participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish. Support groups are open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Everyone is a valued participant. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Nor …

Mental Health Recovery in Action is the premier group by and for adults living with any type of mental health challenge who are taking recovery into their own hands. Most of our meetups take place in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Parking is free for most events and we are steps away from the Ride On bus line and the MARC train. We take confidentiality very seriously and we respect your right to share as much or as little personal information as you feel comfortable with. We are run by On Our Own of Mo …

Recovery Among Friends is a Peer-run Mental Health Support Group that focuses on Hope and Recovery for people with mental health issues. The group facilitators and members are all peers living with mental health issues. As the name implies, Recovery Among Friends is a friendly and welcoming group. Come and check us out! We hope you will find RAF a safe and comfortable place to connect with your peers and to begin or strengthen your healing journey of recovery. We look forward to meeting you in …