Support Groups
For more information about our support groups:
Contact David, david@namidubuque.org for 1:1 support and community outreach
or - Jim, Peer Program Director at: jim@namidubuque.org
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Contact Barb, Director of Families:
barb@namidubuque.org or 563-590-2512
NAMI Dubuque Core Support Groups:
Program Center: 225 W6th Street, 52001
Connection Recovery (Peer) Support Group:
We are moving to Wednesdays beginning November 1st.
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30PM
Family Support Group:
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30PM
Men's Brain Health Support Group:
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each of the Month, 6P
Healing Hearts: Suicide Bereavement Group:
2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:00-7:00P
Never Alone: Eating Disorder Support Group
2nd Wednesday of the month, youth (13 to 17) 5:00P to 6:00P and adults (18+) 6:00 to 7:30PM. Meeting Virtually- contact jami@namidubuque.org for information and zoom link.
Veterans Support Group:
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 6:00-7:00P
Women's Group:
2nd Saturday of each month, 10:00A-11:30A
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Jones County Support Groups:
Host Site: Monticello Public Library, Ross & Elizabeth Baty
205 E Grand Street, 52310
*grant funded programming*
Connections Recovery (Peer) Support Group:
4th Tuesday of the Month, 5:30-6:30P
Family Support Group:
4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30P
NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP
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1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month beginning November 1st, 2023
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6:00PM
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NAMI Dubuque Office
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Free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness.
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You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others.
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Groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who've been there.
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By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope and develop relationships.
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The group encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community.
NAMI Connection Support Group will help you:
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See the individual first, not the illness.
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Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers.
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Understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events.
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Aim for better coping skills.
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Find strength in sharing experiences.
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Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination.
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Not judge anyone’s pain.
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Forgive ourselves and reject guilt.
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Embrace humor as healthy
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Accept that we cannot solve every problem.
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Work for a better future in a realistic way.
NAMI Family Support Group will help you:
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See the individual first, not the illness.
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Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers.
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Understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events.
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Aim for better coping skills.
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Find strength in sharing experiences.
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Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination.
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Not judge anyone’s pain.
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Forgive ourselves and reject guilt.
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Embrace humor as healthy
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Accept that we cannot solve every problem.
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Work for a better future in a realistic way.
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
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1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
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6:00PM
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NAMI Dubuque Office
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NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness.
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Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.
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By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope and develop supportive relationships.
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This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met.
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It encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community.
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You'll benefit through others’ experiences, discover your inner strength, and learn now to identify local resources and how to use them.