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Support Groups

For more information about our support groups:
Contact Jim, Peer Program Director at: jim@namidubuque.org
or
Contact Barb, Director of Families:
barb@namidubuque.org or 563-590-2512

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NAMI Dubuque Core Support Groups:​

Program Center: 225 W6th Street, 52001 

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Connection Recovery (Peer) Support Group: 

1st & 3rd Tuesday 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 Tuesday of the Month, 6P

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NAMI Mommy, Postpartum Group:​​​

2nd Thursday of the month, 1:00-2:00P

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Healing Hearts: Suicide Bereavement Group:​​​

2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:00-7:00P

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Veterans Support Group:​​​

2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 6:00-7:00P

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New class! Color Theory & Emotion, Guided Art Workshop

Dates available (Sunday’s): May 21st, June 25th, October 8th, 2 to 4PM

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Jones County Support Groups:​

Host Site: Monticello Public Library, Ross & Elizabeth Baty

205 E Grand Street, 52310 

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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

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Family & Friends Education Seminar

May 13th, 2023, 9A to 1:30PM

NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP
  • 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
  • 6:00PM
  • NAMI Dubuque Office

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  • Free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness.

  • You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others.

  • Groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who've been there.

  • By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope and develop relationships.

  • The group encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community.

NAMI Connection Support Group will help you:

  • See the individual first, not the illness.

  • Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers.

  • Understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events.

  • Aim for better coping skills.

  • Find strength in sharing experiences.

  • Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination.

  • Not judge anyone’s pain.

  • Forgive ourselves and reject guilt.

  • Embrace humor as healthy

  • Accept that we cannot solve every problem.

  • Work for a better future in a realistic way.

NAMI Family Support Group will help you:

  • See the individual first, not the illness.

  • Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers.

  • Understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events.

  • Aim for better coping skills.

  • Find strength in sharing experiences.

  • Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination.

  • Not judge anyone’s pain.

  • Forgive ourselves and reject guilt.

  • Embrace humor as healthy

  • Accept that we cannot solve every problem.

  • Work for a better future in a realistic way.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP 
  • 1st Tuesday of each month
  • 6:00PM
  • 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.

  • Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.

  • By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope and develop supportive relationships.

  • This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met.

  • It encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community.

  • You'll benefit through others’ experiences, discover your inner strength, and learn now to identify local resources and how to use them.

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