Consumer Support Groups

NAMI Connections is a support group for individuals facing the challenges of recovery from severe and persistent mental illness. The group is led by a trained volunteer who lives in recovery him/herself. Meetings are held the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of each month from 6:00-7:30 pm at the NAMI Mercer Center.

Weight Management Support Group helps people with mental illness to support one another in maintaining healthy eating and exercise plans to manage their weight and for overall wellness. Since many medications have the side effect of weight gain, mental health consumers often struggle with their weight. The group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:00 pm at the NAMI Mercer Center.

Wellness & Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) was developed by Mary Ellen Copeland to help persons with chronic mental or physical illness stay on the path to wellness. WRAP teaches people to focus on positive supports, but also helps them to recognize the triggers and symptoms of illness. WRAP is a 10-month course during which the individual develops his/her own wellness and recovery plan, including positive supports, relapse prevention, and crisis planning. A new WRAP class begins in April.

Please contact NAMI Mercer to inquire about participating in a consumer support program. The group leader will contact you. All groups are free, but registration is required.