Find Support
NAMI members participate in many local support groups for family members
and persons with mental illnesses. For information about NAMI programs, call 513-860-8387 or follow
this link to contact us.
Butler County Support Groups
A NAMI Connection support group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month ,
7-8:30 PM, at the
Lindner Center of Hope, 4075 Old Western Row Rd., Mason. (Between I-71 and
Mason-Montgomery Rd.)
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for people living with
mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety
disorders and other serious mental illnesses. This group will give you a chance
to talk with others to share coping strategies and insights, as well as problems
and concerns. This group will be facilitated by trained peer facilitators.
Follow this link to
learn more about NAMI Connection.
NAMI Butler County
Meets third Thursday of month except in December and June at NAMI Butler County
Office, 5963 Boymel Drive, Fairfield OH 45014.
Link to map and directions. 7:00 pm. Phone: 513-860-8387 ext. 12. website:
www.namibutler.net
Peer Support Group - Children's Issues
Family members and caregivers joining together for mutual understanding and
support in coping with issues related to children with special needs. Second
Tuesday of every month from 7 to 9pm. St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4601
Fairfield Ave, Fairfield, OH. Contact Lynda Coombs at (513) 887-5519 or
coombsl@bcesc.org. This support group is
co-sponsored by the Butler County Family and Children First Council and NAMI
Butler County.
Women’s Speak Easy
For women with depression/anxiety disorders: meets every Thursday 5 to 6:30 pm
at Butler Behavioral Health Services, 1490 University Blvd., Hamilton.
Harbor House Social Club
140 Buckeye St., Hamilton. Planned social activities, computer classes, art,
games, employment readiness. Monday thru Friday 10 to 6; Saturdays Noon to 6;
call 513-896-7780.
The Friendship Club
Social club for people with mental illness. Arts, crafts, outings. Meets second
and forth Thursdays at Hamilton downtown YMCA. 7:00 pm. Call 874-7455
Celebrate Recovery
Faith-based recovery group for women with depression and anxiety. 6853 Gilmore
Rd., Hamilton. Call 868-0823 for schedule and information.
Recovery, Inc
Support and coping skills for people with depression, anxiety and other
emotional problems. Follows the teachings of Abraham Lowe. Meets Mondays, 7:30
pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 5071 Winton Rd., Hamilton.
For Mom, with Love
Helping moms learn about better care of self and family members. Can meet in
person, by phone, or online.
WoManways06@yahoo.com
DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance)
Focus is on strategies for living fullest life possible while living with
bipolar illness. Meets every Monday 7 to 9 pm at The Presbyterian Church, 2910
Central Avenue, Middletown. Call Gina at 513-594-7413 for information. Email:
gsj4dbsa@yahoo.com
For Brothers and Sisters
For siblings of persons with a mental illness or substance abuse disorder. 8 yrs
and up. Call 513-541-1897.
Oxford Depression & Bipolar Group
Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday at Oxford Library from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Betsie 708-0222
Surrounding Area Support Groups
NAMI Hamilton County
Meets third Monday at 3805 Edwards Rd., Rookwood Tower, Cincinnati, OH. Phone:
513-458-6670. Website: www.nami-hc.org.
Lens (Learning, Education, Networking and Support)
Meets first Sundays 12:15 to 2:00 pm at Church of the Savior United Methodist
Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Cincinnati. Call 513-791-3141. Website:
www.nami-hc.org/lens.htm.
Survivors After Suicide
Meets third Monday 7-9 pm, Mercy Franciscan, 80 Compton Rd. Cincinnati. Diana
Bloemer 513-729-2960; Betty Schalle: 513-287-8542.
Support Group Clearinghouse
The Mental Health Association's
Support
Group Clearinghouse maintains listings of known area support groups for
people who share similar mental, emotional or physical health care problems or
life situations.
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