Support Groups Meeting Next Week

Our Spiritual Support Group for Adults Living with Mental Health Challenges* will meet Thursday, November 14, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Havertown. This group is open to people with all forms of spirituality, faith traditions, and anyone interested in exploring the role spirituality and faith traditions play in healing. You will have the ability to share experiences and gain support and insights in a safe and confidential setting. The group is led by NAMI trained facilitators who embrace spirituality. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact Ed at 484-744-0860 or Jess at jmoy1120@gmail.com. *Please note that this group will next meet on Wednesday, November 27, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Our Havertown NAMI Family Support Group, a free, confidential and safe group of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges, will meet on Tuesday, November 19, from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Llanerch Presbyterian Church, 211 Lansdowne Road, Havertown. For more information or if you are new to the group, please contact Nora at nora@huntjohnson.org.

Our Media NAMI Family Member Support Group will meet virtually and in-person simultaneously on Thursday, November 21, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road (Rt. 352) in Media, PA. Please contact the facilitator, Lisa Kostaneski (215-606-8593), with any questions or if you would like to attend.

Our NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults living with mental illness meets on Tuesday evenings. This group will have in-person meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and Zoom meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month. Please contact Danielle Sulpizio at Danielle@livelikebishop.com or Ed Kane at (484) 744-0860 for more information.

Our Parent Peer Support Group for parents with a middle school through young adult child meets weekly on Wednesday evenings via Zoom. If you are interested in joining this support group, please email Nancy.

For additional support group information, see https://namimainlinepa.org/support/.

Other Upcoming Events

The Chester County Suicide Prevention Partnership will be hosting a Film Screening and Panel Discussion of “The Journey Home” on Tuesday, November 19, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Boy Scouts of America, 1 Scouting Way, Exton, PA 19341. This impactful film highlights the experiences of Veterans living with PTSD and the effects on their families and communities in Pennsylvania. The screening will be followed by an expert panel discussion and access to valuable resources for Veterans and their families. NAMI Chester County PA and other organizations will be onsite with information. A complimentary dinner will be provided, but registration is required at https://bit.ly/4fslMGV.