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SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Group – First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day of the group. \nNAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. \nNAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model\, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. \n\nFree of cost to participants\nDesigned for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions\nLed by family members of people with mental health conditions\n60-90 minutes long and meets monthly at each location\nNo specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed\nConfidential\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe setting\, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences\, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\nWhat People Are Saying\n“The most beneficial thing for me was that I am not alone. I found the NAMI Family Support Group at the time I really needed it!” \n“The support group facilitators and attendees were respectful of other people’s experiences and were non-judgmental when there were different ways of handling things.” \n“I felt I received constructive\, practical and helpful information from group members.” \n“Using the [NAMI] support group model is so essential to the success of our family support groups. As a group\, the collective wisdom covered a lot of possibilities.”
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-first-thursdays-2-2027-08-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154759Z
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SUMMARY:Slippery Rock Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The first Saturday of each month\, these meetings will be held at the Slippery Rock Community Library\, 465 No. Main St.\, Slippery Rock\, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nA peer-led group for adult family members\, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nTalk productively about your challenges and goals\nFind a community who can relate\nSee the individual first\, not the illness\nRecognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers\nUnderstand that mental illnesses are traumatic events\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nReject stigma and not tolerate discrimination\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nWork for a better future in a realistic way\nBenefit through other’s experiences\nDiscover your inner strength\nLearn how to identify local resources and how to use them
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/slippery-rock-family-support-group-2-2027-08-07/
LOCATION:Slippery Rock Community Library\, 465 N. Main St.\, Slippery Rock\, PA\, 16057\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T230348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T230348Z
UID:1862-1817922600-1817928000@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Zelienople Family Support Group -- In-Person Every 2nd Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/zelienople-family-support-group-in-person-every-2nd-tuesday-2027-08-10/
LOCATION:Passavant Retirement Center\, 401 S. Main Street\, Zelienople\, PA\, 16063\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270812T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T223944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T223944Z
UID:1881-1818081000-1818086400@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Butler In-person Family Support Group - Every Second Thursday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/butler-in-person-family-support-group-every-second-thursday-2027-08-12/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, Room 110\, 120 Sunset Dr\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270816T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270816T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T230704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T230704Z
UID:1882-1818437400-1818444600@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Evans City In-person Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:3rd Monday of every month\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm \n \nA peer-led group for adult family members\, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nTalk productively about your challenges and goals\nFind a community who can relate\nSee the individual first\, not the illness\nRecognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers\nUnderstand that mental illnesses are traumatic events\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nReject stigma and not tolerate discrimination\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nWork for a better future in a realistic way\nBenefit through other’s experiences\nDiscover your inner strength\nLearn how to identify local resources and how to use them
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/evans-city-in-person-family-support-group-2027-08-16/
LOCATION:St John’s United Church\, 501 E Main St\, Evans City\, PA\, 16033\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270902T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20230807T193429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T193429Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Group – First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day of the group. \nNAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. \nNAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model\, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. \n\nFree of cost to participants\nDesigned for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions\nLed by family members of people with mental health conditions\n60-90 minutes long and meets monthly at each location\nNo specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed\nConfidential\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe setting\, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences\, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\nWhat People Are Saying\n“The most beneficial thing for me was that I am not alone. I found the NAMI Family Support Group at the time I really needed it!” \n“The support group facilitators and attendees were respectful of other people’s experiences and were non-judgmental when there were different ways of handling things.” \n“I felt I received constructive\, practical and helpful information from group members.” \n“Using the [NAMI] support group model is so essential to the success of our family support groups. As a group\, the collective wisdom covered a lot of possibilities.”
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-first-thursdays-2-2027-09-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270904T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20241223T154759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154759Z
UID:1904-1820055600-1820061000@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Slippery Rock Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The first Saturday of each month\, these meetings will be held at the Slippery Rock Community Library\, 465 No. Main St.\, Slippery Rock\, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nA peer-led group for adult family members\, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nTalk productively about your challenges and goals\nFind a community who can relate\nSee the individual first\, not the illness\nRecognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers\nUnderstand that mental illnesses are traumatic events\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nReject stigma and not tolerate discrimination\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nWork for a better future in a realistic way\nBenefit through other’s experiences\nDiscover your inner strength\nLearn how to identify local resources and how to use them
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/slippery-rock-family-support-group-2-2027-09-04/
LOCATION:Slippery Rock Community Library\, 465 N. Main St.\, Slippery Rock\, PA\, 16057\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270907T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20240729T202314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T202314Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program that offers respect\, understanding\, encouragement and hope. \nNAMI Connection groups are:\n• Free and confidential\n• Held monthly for 90 minutes\n• Designed to connect\, encourage\, and support participants using a structured support group model\n• Led by trained facilitators living in recovery themselves \n1st Tuesday of Every Month\n6 p.m.—7:30 p.m.\nHolly Pointe Bldg.\, 220 S Main St\, 1st Floor Small Conference Room \nIn-person groups do not require registration.
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/nami-connection-recovery-support-group-2027-09-07/
LOCATION:Holly Pointe Building\, 220 S Main Street\, 1st Floor Conference Room\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:NAMI Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270909T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T223944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T223944Z
UID:1907-1820500200-1820505600@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Butler In-person Family Support Group - Every Second Thursday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/butler-in-person-family-support-group-every-second-thursday-2027-09-09/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, Room 110\, 120 Sunset Dr\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T230348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T230348Z
UID:1909-1820946600-1820952000@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Zelienople Family Support Group -- In-Person Every 2nd Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/zelienople-family-support-group-in-person-every-2nd-tuesday-2027-09-14/
LOCATION:Passavant Retirement Center\, 401 S. Main Street\, Zelienople\, PA\, 16063\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T230704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T230704Z
UID:1925-1821461400-1821468600@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Evans City In-person Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:3rd Monday of every month\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm \n \nA peer-led group for adult family members\, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nTalk productively about your challenges and goals\nFind a community who can relate\nSee the individual first\, not the illness\nRecognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers\nUnderstand that mental illnesses are traumatic events\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nReject stigma and not tolerate discrimination\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nWork for a better future in a realistic way\nBenefit through other’s experiences\nDiscover your inner strength\nLearn how to identify local resources and how to use them
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/evans-city-in-person-family-support-group-2027-09-20/
LOCATION:St John’s United Church\, 501 E Main St\, Evans City\, PA\, 16033\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271002T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20241223T154759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154759Z
UID:1949-1822474800-1822480200@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Slippery Rock Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The first Saturday of each month\, these meetings will be held at the Slippery Rock Community Library\, 465 No. Main St.\, Slippery Rock\, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nA peer-led group for adult family members\, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nTalk productively about your challenges and goals\nFind a community who can relate\nSee the individual first\, not the illness\nRecognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers\nUnderstand that mental illnesses are traumatic events\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nReject stigma and not tolerate discrimination\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nWork for a better future in a realistic way\nBenefit through other’s experiences\nDiscover your inner strength\nLearn how to identify local resources and how to use them
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/slippery-rock-family-support-group-2-2027-10-02/
LOCATION:Slippery Rock Community Library\, 465 N. Main St.\, Slippery Rock\, PA\, 16057\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20240729T202314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T202314Z
UID:1950-1822759200-1822764600@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program that offers respect\, understanding\, encouragement and hope. \nNAMI Connection groups are:\n• Free and confidential\n• Held monthly for 90 minutes\n• Designed to connect\, encourage\, and support participants using a structured support group model\n• Led by trained facilitators living in recovery themselves \n1st Tuesday of Every Month\n6 p.m.—7:30 p.m.\nHolly Pointe Bldg.\, 220 S Main St\, 1st Floor Small Conference Room \nIn-person groups do not require registration.
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/nami-connection-recovery-support-group-2027-10-05/
LOCATION:Holly Pointe Building\, 220 S Main Street\, 1st Floor Conference Room\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:NAMI Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20230807T193429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T193429Z
UID:1948-1822935600-1822941000@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Group – First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day of the group. \nNAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. \nNAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model\, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. \n\nFree of cost to participants\nDesigned for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions\nLed by family members of people with mental health conditions\n60-90 minutes long and meets monthly at each location\nNo specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed\nConfidential\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe setting\, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences\, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\nWhat People Are Saying\n“The most beneficial thing for me was that I am not alone. I found the NAMI Family Support Group at the time I really needed it!” \n“The support group facilitators and attendees were respectful of other people’s experiences and were non-judgmental when there were different ways of handling things.” \n“I felt I received constructive\, practical and helpful information from group members.” \n“Using the [NAMI] support group model is so essential to the success of our family support groups. As a group\, the collective wisdom covered a lot of possibilities.”
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-first-thursdays-2-2027-10-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T230348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T230348Z
UID:1952-1823365800-1823371200@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Zelienople Family Support Group -- In-Person Every 2nd Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/zelienople-family-support-group-in-person-every-2nd-tuesday-2027-10-12/
LOCATION:Passavant Retirement Center\, 401 S. Main Street\, Zelienople\, PA\, 16063\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271014T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T223944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T223944Z
UID:1951-1823524200-1823529600@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Butler In-person Family Support Group - Every Second Thursday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/butler-in-person-family-support-group-every-second-thursday-2027-10-14/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, Room 110\, 120 Sunset Dr\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271018T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T230704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T230704Z
UID:1953-1823880600-1823887800@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Evans City In-person Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:3rd Monday of every month\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm \n \nA peer-led group for adult family members\, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nTalk productively about your challenges and goals\nFind a community who can relate\nSee the individual first\, not the illness\nRecognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers\nUnderstand that mental illnesses are traumatic events\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nReject stigma and not tolerate discrimination\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nWork for a better future in a realistic way\nBenefit through other’s experiences\nDiscover your inner strength\nLearn how to identify local resources and how to use them
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/evans-city-in-person-family-support-group-2027-10-18/
LOCATION:St John’s United Church\, 501 E Main St\, Evans City\, PA\, 16033\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20240729T202314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T202314Z
UID:1954-1825178400-1825183800@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program that offers respect\, understanding\, encouragement and hope. \nNAMI Connection groups are:\n• Free and confidential\n• Held monthly for 90 minutes\n• Designed to connect\, encourage\, and support participants using a structured support group model\n• Led by trained facilitators living in recovery themselves \n1st Tuesday of Every Month\n6 p.m.—7:30 p.m.\nHolly Pointe Bldg.\, 220 S Main St\, 1st Floor Small Conference Room \nIn-person groups do not require registration.
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/nami-connection-recovery-support-group-2027-11-02/
LOCATION:Holly Pointe Building\, 220 S Main Street\, 1st Floor Conference Room\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:NAMI Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20230807T193429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T193429Z
UID:1972-1825354800-1825360200@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Group – First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day of the group. \nNAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. \nNAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model\, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. \n\nFree of cost to participants\nDesigned for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions\nLed by family members of people with mental health conditions\n60-90 minutes long and meets monthly at each location\nNo specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed\nConfidential\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe setting\, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences\, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\nWhat People Are Saying\n“The most beneficial thing for me was that I am not alone. I found the NAMI Family Support Group at the time I really needed it!” \n“The support group facilitators and attendees were respectful of other people’s experiences and were non-judgmental when there were different ways of handling things.” \n“I felt I received constructive\, practical and helpful information from group members.” \n“Using the [NAMI] support group model is so essential to the success of our family support groups. As a group\, the collective wisdom covered a lot of possibilities.”
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-first-thursdays-2-2027-11-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20241223T154759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154759Z
UID:1974-1825498800-1825504200@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Slippery Rock Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The first Saturday of each month\, these meetings will be held at the Slippery Rock Community Library\, 465 No. Main St.\, Slippery Rock\, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nA peer-led group for adult family members\, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nTalk productively about your challenges and goals\nFind a community who can relate\nSee the individual first\, not the illness\nRecognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers\nUnderstand that mental illnesses are traumatic events\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nReject stigma and not tolerate discrimination\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nWork for a better future in a realistic way\nBenefit through other’s experiences\nDiscover your inner strength\nLearn how to identify local resources and how to use them
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/slippery-rock-family-support-group-2-2027-11-06/
LOCATION:Slippery Rock Community Library\, 465 N. Main St.\, Slippery Rock\, PA\, 16057\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T230348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T230348Z
UID:1975-1825785000-1825790400@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Zelienople Family Support Group -- In-Person Every 2nd Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/zelienople-family-support-group-in-person-every-2nd-tuesday-2027-11-09/
LOCATION:Passavant Retirement Center\, 401 S. Main Street\, Zelienople\, PA\, 16063\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271111T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T223944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T223944Z
UID:1976-1825939800-1825945200@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Butler In-person Family Support Group - Every Second Thursday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/butler-in-person-family-support-group-every-second-thursday-2027-11-11/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, Room 110\, 120 Sunset Dr\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100800
CREATED:20220606T230704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T230704Z
UID:1977-1826299800-1826307000@namibutler.org
SUMMARY:Evans City In-person Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:3rd Monday of every month\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm \n \nA peer-led group for adult family members\, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. \nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\nTalk productively about your challenges and goals\nFind a community who can relate\nSee the individual first\, not the illness\nRecognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers\nUnderstand that mental illnesses are traumatic events\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nReject stigma and not tolerate discrimination\nNot judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nWork for a better future in a realistic way\nBenefit through other’s experiences\nDiscover your inner strength\nLearn how to identify local resources and how to use them
URL:https://namibutler.org/event/evans-city-in-person-family-support-group-2027-11-15/
LOCATION:St John’s United Church\, 501 E Main St\, Evans City\, PA\, 16033\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Family Support Group
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