Mental Health Support Groups | NAMI South Central Iowa
209 East Maple Street, Centerville, IA 52544
Eligibility
Required documents
Application process
Call, email, or text for services and information
Fees
None
Service area
Appanoose County, IA
Davis County, IA
Wapello County, IA
Mahaska County, IA
Marion County, IA
Monroe County, IA
Lucas County, IA
Wayne County, IA
Ringgold County, IA
Decatur County, IA
Clarke County, IA
Description
Provides an advocacy group for persons with mental health concerns and has support groups statewide. It strives to raise public awareness and concern about mental illness, to foster research, to improve treatment and to upgrade the care delivery system.
NAMI offers a variety of support groups and educational programs for those with mental health concerns their family and friends. Support groups include the following:
- NAMI Connection is a support group for adults living with mental health concerns. Participants learn from each other's experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.
- NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members and loved ones of adults living with mental health concerns. Participants gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
Providing organization
NAMI South Central Iowa
Provides advocacy, education, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.