The Pasco County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers two types of support group meetings each month, one for those living with mental illness and another for family and friends of those with mental illness. This covers all brain disorders including, but not limited to OCD, depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, etc. Information: 727-992-9653 or www.namipasco.org.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
A structured closed group open only to those with a mental illness diagnosis. This group is for individuals 18 and older interested in the recovery process, sharing coping skills, and being with others who understand the daily challenges of living with a mental illness and is facilitated by trained peers.
1. Every Wednesday, 7-8:30pm, WellCare Office, Southgate Shopping Center, 5113 US Hwy 19, New Port Richey.
2. The Second & Fourth Friday of each month from 2-3:30pm at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel.
NAMI Family Support Group
For family members and caregivers of someone with a mental illness diagnosis.
1. Medical Center of Trinity “West Campus”, 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey, 6:30-8pm, 2nd & 4th Mondays.
2. Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, 33543: First and Third Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30pm.