For individuals who personally consider themselves part of the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of if they have “come out of the closet” or not. This group is not intended for loved ones and is focused on support LGBTQ+ individuals directly.

NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure everyone in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.

• Free of cost to participants
• Exclusive to all members living (privately and/or publically) in the LGBTQ+ community
• Led by highly trained NAMI volunteers, self-identifying as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
• No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
• Confidential

What You’ll Gain

Benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.

LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group will help you:

• Aim for better coping skills
• Find strength in sharing experiences
• Accept other's experiences, judgement-free
• Forgive ourselves and reject guilt, embarassment, and other negativity
• Embrace humor as healthy
• Accept that we cannot solve every problem
• Understand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences