Resource Guide

NAMI-SCC Support Groups in NAMI Format

NOTE: Observers (e.g., media, researchers, students) are NOT PERMITTED to attend or audit any NAMI-SCC class or support group as the information shared in the group is confidential.

NOTE: NAMI Format groups are led by NAMI-trained family members of individuals living with a mental illness.

*Peers — Those with a mental health diagnosis

For Family Members and Friends

1st Tues of month, 7–8:30 P.M.
In-Person Family Support Group at NAMI SCC Office,
1150 S Bascom Av Suite 24, San Jose

1st Wed of month, 6:30–8:00 P.M.
Family Jail Support Group for loved ones of those who are currently or were formerly incarcerated. Register at https://bit.ly/1w-jcs-fsg.
Info: jcs@namisantaclara.org

1st Wed of month, 7–8:30 P.M.
Transition Age Youth (TAY/up to age 26 yrs) Family Support Grp. Register at https://bit.ly/tay-rsvp

2nd Tue of month, 7:30–9:00 P.M.

Online Family Support Group. Register at https://bit.ly/pa-fsg

3rd Sun of month, 1:30–3:30 P.M.

Families of Vision Christian Group (FaithNet Model) for families of loved ones w/mental health challenges. Register at https://bit.ly/pov-rsvp

4th Tue of month, 7:30–9:00 P.M.

Online Family Support Group. Register https://bit.ly/4w-stan-fsg

For English and Spanish Peers*

Every Sun, 3–4:30 P.M.  Connection recovery support group: In-person only at NAMI office

Every Mon and Thurs, 7–8:30 P.M.  Connection recovery support group: Online only

For online groups, see link at https:// namisantaclara.org/classes/support-groups-3/ or call 669-900-6833, meeting #306 350 970

Personas con Condiciones de Salud Mental: Online Every Wed 7–9:00 P.M. https://forms.gle/LEGKripwtrmdjEMM6

For Spanish Families and Friends

Online Every 2 nd, 4th & 5th Fri, 7–9:00 P.M. For Spanish Families/ Friends/Caretakers (Familiares/Amigos/Cuidadores) Register at https://bit.ly/spanish-fsg

For Asian Peers* and Families

(Korean) — 4th Thu of month, 7:30–9 P.M. Call Kyo at 408-712-1149 for online access.

(Mandarin Chinese) — 2nd Sat of month, 4–6 P.M. Online Access. Albert Wu, 650-701-3388 (Texts are welcome) E-mail albert.wum@gmail.com

NAMI San Francisco Support Groups

2nd Wed of month, 5:30- P.M. Support Group for Siblings (age 14+). Register Here or Website: www.namisf.org

4th Wed of month, 5:00–6:30 P.M Support Group for Adults whose parents/grandparents have mental health issues. Register Here or website: see above

NAMI San Mateo Support Group

2nd Mon of month, 7-8:30 P.M. Online support group for parents of youth and young adults (ages 6- 26) To register, email: Parentsofyouth@namisanmateo.org

2nd Tues of month, 6-7:30 P.M. Family Support Group meets in person at South County MH Clinic, 802 Brewster Av, Redwood City. No pre-registration required. Walk-ins welcome. Info, email: southcountyNFSG@gmail.com

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Non-NAMI Community Support Groups

For Peers*

Depressed Anonymous (DA) Every Sun. 6:30 P.M. (in-person @ Alano Club 1122 Fair Av San Jose.) Multiple Meetings per week via Zoom/Skype a 12-step fellowship of men & women who want to overcome depression. www.depressedanon.com/meetings

DBSA Palo Alto Chapter / http://dbsapaloalto.org/ Online: Every Sun, 1–2:30 P.M. and every Wed., 6:30-8:30 P.M For login details, send a request to info@dbsapaloalto.org.

In-Person: 1st / 3rd Mon. of month, 6:30-8:30 P.M. El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Rd. Mtn View Conf. Rm G, ground floor.

DBSA Silicon Valley Chapter / https://dbsasiliconvalley.org Online Support group- Every Sat, 1–3 P.M. For login, send request to info@dbsasiliconvalley.org

In-person support group / Every 3rd Sat, 4-6 P.M. Meet at Good Samaritan Hospital / Mission Oaks — 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden. Rd. Los Gatos, No RSVP Needed. For Info., info@dbsasiliconvalley.org

In-person hikes 3rd Sun, 9 A.M.-Noon; For Location, Check www.meetup.com/dbsasiliconvalley/

DBSA California

Offers support groups most evenings of the week for anyone struggling with a mood disorder. To sign up for the mailing list, go to https://mailchi.mp/dbsacalifornia/supportgroups

Good Samaritan Hosp./Mission Oaks — Every Wed, 1–2:30 P.M. Behavioral Health Outpatient/Older Adult (65+) Group Therapy. 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden. Intake and Referral, 408-559-2000

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous Offers many online meetings for those with concurrent mental health and Addiction issues https://ddainc.org/online-dda-meetings/

LGBTQ Wellness

Offers a mixture of in-person and virtual peer support groups for LGBTQIA+adults. Register on website https://lgbtq-well.org/support-groups

Eating Disorder Resource Center (EDRC)

Every Wed, 7–8:30 P.M. and Every Thurs, 6:30–8 P.M. Body Image/Eating Disorders Group on-line groups https://edrcsv.org/get-help/support-groups/edrc-body-image-anded-support-group/

For Families and/or Friends

DBSA National: Various times Online

Support group for family and friends of individuals with a mood disorder ; also groups for parents. For info on how to join, go to https://dbsalliance.org/support/for-friends-family/for-parents/#support

3 rd Wed of month, 7-8:30 P.M.

Support group for parents of persons with Borderline and/or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (BPD). Focus is on DBT and borderline personality disorder in adolescents (but no age limit for group). zoom; for info, email Maureen at ppbpdnpd@gmail.com.

EDRC / Every Sat. of month, 9:30-11 A.M.

Family and loved ones support groups. Via zoom, see link at https://edrcsv.org/get-help/support-groups/edrc-family-and-friendssupport-group

Peers*, Families and Friends

Bay Area Hearing Voices / various weekday evenings Online Support Group Meetings for adults and family members. For info, www.bayareahearingvoices.org/zoom-support-groupoverview.html

South Bay OCD group, 1st and 3rd Sat of month, 10 A.M.–noon For Peers* and their family members and friends. Mary Weinstein, mpweins1@yahoo.com for Zoom access.

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Other Groups

SVILC Online peer support group called “Coffee Klatch” for persons with disabilities to share thoughts and concerns of daily life; other workshops on various topics, incl. housing. Go to www.svilc.org/workshops-and-events/ or call 408-894-9041

Every Mon., Tues., Thu., Sat. Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence offers support groups. Details at www.nextdoorsolutions.org/services/supportive/ or call 408-279-2962 to sign up for a specific (virtual) meeting. NOTE: There are also groups in Spanish.

3rd Wed of month, 10–11:30 A.M. Parents Helping Parents For caregivers of children/teens with depression, anxiety &/or mood disorders. Info: www.php.com/mood-disorders-or-anxiety-parentsupport-group/ or call 408-727–5775

YWCA of Silicon Valley https://yourywca.org/our-services/healing-justice-for-survivors/support-groups/ or Call 800-572-2782,

Every Tues, 4:30–5:30 P.M. Support group for survivors of sexual assault. Every Wed, 4:30-5:30 P.M. Domestic violence support and empowerment group.

Every Wed, 4:30-5:30 P.M. Domestic violence support and empowerment group.

1st Wed of month, 6:30–8 P.M. (San Jose); In-Person and Online GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing). Provides help, compassion, and understanding for individuals and families who have had someone die because of substance abuse or addiction. For info about the Willow Glen group, contact Konne Ainsworth, teacherkonne@yahoo.com or 408.718.9284.

Centre for Living with Dying; Individual & small-group grief support for those dealing w/life-threatening illness or death of a loved one. https://billwilsoncenter.org/services/all/living.html Info: 408-850-6145.

Teens & Young Adults Support Groups

Every Thurs, 5-7 P.M. Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence offers a support group called Teen Talk at the Bill Wilson Center, 3490 The Alameda in Santa Clara, for teens to learn about healthy relationships and communication. Call 408-501-7550 if interested in attending.

Downtown Youth Wellness Center has a group for ages 12-25 to manage anxiety and depression. Offered 2x monthly, call for schedule. 725 E. Santa Clara St, Ste 105, San Jose. Info: 408-961-4645

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Spanish-Speaking Support Groups

DBSA California / Every Mon of month, 12:30-2:30 P.M. Free, online support group for Spanish speakers with depression, bipolar, or other mental health challenges. Register at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/depression-and-bipolar-support-groupfor-spanish-speakers-tickets-691589622177

Every Tues of month, 5-6 P.M.

ACT for Mental Health; Free men’s support group en español. Call 408-287-2640 for online access.

Every Sat of month, 11 A.M.-12 P.M.

ACT for Mental Health; Free women’s support group en español. Call 408-287-2640 for online access.

Next Door Solutions—Various DomesticViolence Support Groups are available in Spanish. Call 408-501-7550

Therapeutic Services / Self–Help Centers

• Zephyr Central County Self-Help Center, 408-792-2140 Downtown Mental Health, 1075 E Santa Clara St, SJ (Enter at rear)
• Esperanza Self-Help Center, 408-852-2460 1235 First St, Gilroy

NOTE: You can view schedules for the Self-Help Centers here: https://bhsd.santaclaracounty.gov/mental-health-peer-support/visit-our-self-help-centers

• Grace Art and Wellness Program, 408-293-0422 Northside Community Center, 488 N 6th St https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/40/2040
• Recovery Café San José, 408-294-2963 80 S 5th St, SJ www.recoverycafesj.org , info@recoverycafesj.org

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Family-to-Family — 9-week course for family members who have an adult loved one (age 18 and over) with a mental health condition (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean).

Peer-to-Peer — 9-week experiential course focusing on recovery for individuals 18 and over (English and Spanish).

Basics — 6-week course for parents and caregivers of minors who have a mental illness.

Homefront — 6-week program specifically for loved ones of military service members and veterans who experience symptoms of a mental health condition.

Provider — 5-week course for professionals who work with clients who have a mental illness.

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PRESENTATIONS

In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness (IOOV) — Presentations by trained peers* consumer-presenters to groups of peers*, family members, community groups, colleges, and professionals.Ending the Silence (ETS) — Presentations for high school students, teachers or parents about mental illness.

SUPPORT

Community Peer Program — Peer Connectors and Peer Mentors work with Participants on health and wellness.

Connection Recovery Support Group — Adults living with mental health conditions share with others.

Family Support Groups — NAMI-format groups in 5 languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean).

OTHER

FaithNet — Information resource for faith communities.

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