NAMI Bucks County PA will use Zoom to host Online Support Groups. Zoom is a web-based video conferencing tool with a local, desktop client and a mobile app that allows users to meet online, with or without video. You can contact Nick Emeigh, Director of Outreach and Development, at nemeigh@namibuckspa.org with any questions.
Please note: NAMI Online Support Groups and Forums are not intended to replace or be used as a substitute for clinical or medical services, and facilitators are NAMI-trained peers, not mental health professionals. By attending and participating in NAMI Bucks County's Online Support Groups and Forums, you agree to abide by Group Guidelines and Principles of Support outlined at the start of each meeting, and can be removed and/or banned from any meeting at the staff and/or facilitators' discretion.
Registration (Required)
Anyone is welcome to register for and join a group. Please note: our NAMI Support Groups are CLOSED MEETINGS. In order to keep our group settings safe and confidential, we do not allow anyone to observe our support groups. If you are not in need of the support each group provides and are only joining a group to observe the process, you will be removed.
Online Support Group Schedules
Be mindful of the "Join Group" link when joining groups as some meet in different Zoom rooms than others and use different links. If you have trouble, e-mail Nick at nemeigh@namibuckspa.org.
Monday
- 3:00 PM: Peer Wellness & Recovery Support Group Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: New! Depression & Anxiety Support Group (1/4 & 1/18) Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: New! Teen Check-In Group Ages 12-17 (1/4 & 1/18) Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: Provider & Professional Group (1/11 & 1/25) Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: New! Chronic Pain Support Group (1/11 & 1/25) Join Group >
- 7:00 PM: New! Black Minds Matter Support Group (1/4, 1/11 & 1/18) Join Group >
Tuesday
- 10:00 AM: Peer Wellness & Recovery Support Group Join Group >
- 2:00 PM: New! New to NAMI: Welcome Group (1/19) Join Group >
- 4:00 PM: New! Teacher's Support Group (1/12 & 1/26) Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: Alternatives to Suicide (1/12 & 1/26) Join Group >
- 7:00 PM: New! NAMI Family Support Group Join Group >
- 7:00 PM: New! Suicide Loss Survivor Group (Now meeting weekly!) Join Group >
- 8:30 PM: LGBTQ+ Support Group (1/5) Join Group >
Wednesday
- 4:00 PM: New! Peer Wellness & Recovery Support Group Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: Self-Harm & Self Injury Support Group Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: New! Veteran's Support Group (Now meeting weekly!) Join Group >
- 7:00 PM: NAMI Family Support Group Join Group >
- 9:00 PM: New! Peer Wellness & Recovery Support Group Join Group >
- 9:00 PM Peer Group meets on 1/20/2021 only
Thursday
- 4:00 PM: Peer Wellness & Recovery Support Group Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: Parent Support Group Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: Teen Check-In Group Ages 12-17 Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: Refuge Meditation & Mindfulness Join Group >
- 10:00 PM: Night Owl Open Discussion (1/7, 1/21) Join Group >
Friday (1/1 Follows Holiday Schedule)
- 7:00 PM: LGBTQ+ Support Group (1/15, 1/29) Join Group >
- 7:00 PM: Wellness & Recovery Group (Now meeting weekly!) Join Group >
- 7:00 PM: New! Regaining Our Sense of Self Join Group >
Saturday
- 1:00 PM: Women's Support Group Join Group >
- 2:00 PM: Feeling The Music Process Group (1/2 & 1/30) Join Group >
- 2:00 PM: Dance & Movement Group (1/9) Join Group >
- 2:00 PM: Art For Recovery Process Group (create your own) (1/16) Join Group >
- 2:00 PM: Writing For Self-Care Process Group (create your own) (1/23) Join Group >
- 4:00 PM: Alternatives to Suicide Support Group Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: Peer Wellness & Recovery Group Join Group >
Sunday
- 11:00 AM: New! 20-Somethings Brunch (Ages 22-29) Join Group >
- 1:00 PM: New! Off Campus College Group (1/17) Join Group >
- 1:00 PM: New! Seeking Safety Peer Support Group (1/10 & 1/24) Join Group >
- 3:00 PM: Meditation Group Flow Join Group >
- 6:30 PM: Peer Wellness & Recovery Support Group Join Group >
- 8:00 PM: Creative Minds Art Sharing Group Join Group >
Special Events
- Monday, January 25th at 7:00 PM - QPR Training for Suicide Prevention
- Thursday, January 28th at 7:00 PM - NAMI Forum: Rewire for Wellness with Dr. Jen
20-Somethings Brunch Group
A peer support group for anyone between the ages of 22 and 29 that meets on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 11:00 AM.
Black Minds Matter Support Group
(Formerly African American Connection) Introducing a NAMI Support Group dedicated to the overall wellness of the Black Community. This is a free, peer-led support group for any individual of color, led by facilitators of color. This is held weekly on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM.
Alternatives to Suicide Support Group
The Online Alternatives to Suicide Support Group will focus on connection (relationship-building) and exploration (putting our suicidal thoughts in context and discerning our unique paths forward). We will reclaim the notion of being able to name difficult themes/emotions and hold them safely. Meaningful connections are built by sharing our individual stories rather than by identifying a common diagnostic code in our medical charts.
Art/Dance/Music/Writing Process Groups
All are welcome to create and share art, dance, music and writing that expresses thoughts, feelings and emotions as they relate to recovery. Create works of art based on prompts given by our trained leaders, and process the feelings and emotions that arise in the safety of our confidential support group environment.
Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness Support Group
A peer group for those struggling with the unique mental health concerns that come with chronic pain and chronic illness that meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
Creative Minds Art Sharing Group
NAMI Creative Minds is a free, weekly online group for any creative individual to share their work in a supportive environment. Anyone is welcome to join us to display, perform, or to be inspired.
Depression & Anxiety Support Group
A peer group for those whose primary concerns are depression and anxiety that meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
Family Support Group
The NAMI Online Support Group for Families & Loved Ones is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
LGBTQ+ Support Group
The NAMI Online Support Group for the LGBTQ+ Community is designed for LGBTQ+ individuals living with mental health conditions. We will provide a sense of belonging and a safe space to discuss lived experiences while receiving the support of LGBTQ+ peers trained by NAMI.
Meditation & Mindfulness Group
Ground yourself with guided mindfulness and meditation practices, breathing techniques, and other wellness tools to add to your toolbox.
New to NAMI Welcome Group
An orientation group for anyone curious about NAMI Support Groups, how they work, who we are, and what we do. All are welcome to join on Tuesday, January 19th at 2 PM.
Off Campus Support Group
The NAMI Off Campus Student Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any college undergraduate or graduate student who has experienced stress, overwhelm, burnout, or other symptoms of a mental health condition, trauma, and/or substance use. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders living in recovery themselves.
Parent Support Group
The NAMI Online Support Group for Parents of Young Adults is a group that provides support, education, and resources for parents, caregivers and other adult supporters of all youth who have experience with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, substance use, foster care or juvenile justice issues.
Provider & Professional Connection Group
Introducing a NAMI Provider & Professional Support Group focused on maintaining the self-care, longevity and overall wellness of those working in the helping professions.
Refuge Meditation Group
Join NAMI volunteer Anthony as he takes you on a guided meditation journey to uncover deeper meaning in recovery. Learn about deep meditation practices, mindfulness, breathing, and other useful coping mechanisms.
Regaining Our Sense of Self Support Group
The NAMI Regaining Our Sense of Self Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition or trauma resulting in struggles with identity, attachment, derealization or depersonalization. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders living in recovery themselves.
Seeking Safety Peer Support Group
Seeking Safety is a Peer Support Group for any adult struggling with trauma and/or addiction that focuses on the present. This means you will not be asked to reveal upsetting stories, and instead focus on what you can do right now to find solid ground. Together, we’ll create an environment of comfort and safety while you receive the validation and understanding of peers who’ve been there. Every Seeking Safety Peer Support Group is structured with a check-in, an inspiring quotation or coping skill, discussion, and check-out. The goal is to use time well to help you get the most from each group, motivating you to focus on your strengths in order to feel safer in your everyday life and interactions.
Suicide Loss Survivor Support Group
The NAMI Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has been left to cope with the loss of a loved one by suicide. This group provides a safe space to share your experience and gain insight from others' lived experiences while providing support on your journey toward hope and healing in a group setting led by other loss survivors.
Teacher's Support Group
The NAMI Online Teacher's Support Group is a free, peer-led support group dedicated to the overall wellness of our educators. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders in the field of education.
Transitions Young Adult Group (Ages 18-21)
A peer support group for anyone between the ages of 18 and 22 that meets on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM.
Veteran's Support Group
The NAMI Online Veteran's Support Group is a free, peer-led support group connecting Veterans in the Greater Philadelphia area to other Veterans who've "been there." This is a safe and confidential space to gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who are also Veterans living in recovery themselves.
Wellness & Recovery Group (NAMI Connection)
The NAMI Online Wellness and Recovery Support Group for Individuals in Recovery is a peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there.
Women's Support Group
The NAMI Online Women's Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult who identifies as female and has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition, trauma, and/or substance use. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders living in recovery themselves.
Youth Support Group
The NAMI Online Support Group for Young Adults is designed for youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who are living with mental health challenges or those who might be dealing with a difficult school or home life. This group provides a safe space to connect with one another, share your stories, and receive support and encouragement.-
