We have two types of support groups at the moment. Please read about both.

For information on the following Support Groups,
call the NAMI San Diego Helpline
at (619) 543-1434 or 1-800-523-5933

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness that is expanding in communities throughout the country. These groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope.

NAMI Connection groups offer a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. Each group:
• Meets weekly for 90 minutes
• Is offered free of charge
• Follows a flexible structure without an educational format
• Does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies

All groups are confidential - participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish. Meetings will be guided by NAMI Connection’s Principles of Support.

Who can attend a NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group?
Support groups are open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Participants should feel welcome to drop by and share feelings, difficulties, or successes.
Everyone is a valued participant.

WHERE CAN I FIND A NAMI CONNECTION MEETING?

Location: NAMI San Diego Office (Suite C)
Address: 4480 30th Street San Diego, CA. 92116
Day of the Week: Every Thursday
Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM

Location: Mariposa Clubhouse
Address: 560 Greenbrier Suite C-E Oceanside, CA. 92054
Day of Week: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For more information on this specific support group contact: (760) 722-3754

NAMI C.A.R.E. Support Group
Consumers Advocating for Recovery Through Empowerment

NAMI C.A.R.E. is a peer-based, mutual support group program for individuals facing the challenges of recovery from any serious mental illness. A group led by consumers, for consumers, that employs guidelines and principles of support designed to empower its members. A group for all consumers with any diagnosis of any kind of mental illness. NAMI C.A.R.E. is not illness-specific, and welcomes persons with all psychiatric diagnoses. It has a support group model that focuses on allowing all participants to share their experiences and learn from each other in a safe and confidential environment.

(NAMI C.A.R.E Support Groups are only open to people diagnosed with serious mental illness and are not open to the general public.)

CARE Support Group CANCELLED!!!!
Location: Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (Activity Room)
Address: 7850 Vista Hill Avenue San Diego, CA. 92123
Day of Week: Every Thursday
Time: 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 1:00 p.m.

ECT Support Group
Location: Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (Education Bldg.)
Address: 7850 Vista Hill Avenue San Diego, CA. 92123
Day of Week: 1st Monday of the month
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

EN ESPAÑOL - San Ysidro Health Center
Address: 4004 Beyer Blvd. San Ysidro, CA.
Day of Week: Every 2nd, 4th, & Saturday
Time: 9:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Call: 619-309-3884