A 90-minute recovery support group for people living with depression, bipolar, schizoaffective and other similar disorders  in which people learn from each others’ experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.  The group is free of charge and confidential – participants can share as much or as little personal information as they want.

Meet at the Chesapeake CSB, Room 194;
2nd and 4th Mondays of the Month
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

For More Information Contact Facilitator: 

Jessica Powers, Peer Counselor (757)546-4901

A 90-minute support group ran by the family members of persons who live with depression, bipolar, schizoaffective and other similar disorders for other friends and family members of persons living with depression, bipolar, schizoaffective and other similar disorders.  This group provides a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope.  NAMI Family Support Group offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with these disorders.

Meet at the Chesapeake CSB, Room 186:
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

This group is free of charge and follows a flexible structure without an educational format.  We do not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies.  The group is confidential – participants can share as much or as little personal information as they want.

For More Information Contact Facilitator: 

Susan Gunn, NAMI Virginia Beach (757)962-5342
or Debbie Bond, LPN at (757)739-2878

Mutual Education, Support & Advocacy: 
Weekly Classes for Family Members of Persons with Mental Health Disorders:
This 12 week series is for parents, siblings, spouses and other relatives of persons with mental health disorders.  Led by a family member and a mental health professional, information is provided on the following topics:

• symptoms, causes & treatment of major mental health disorders
• guidelines for coping
• preventing relapses
• accessing the mental health system
• community resources
• advocacy information

Support among families is a vital component of these classes

Facilitators:  Tommie Cubine, LCSW
Mary Ann Keller, Family Member, NAMI Chesapeake
For more information contact Donnell Parham at (757)547-9334, ext. 6245