NAMI Connections is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. NAMI Connections groups offer a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. All groups are confidential- participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish. Support groups are open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Everyone is a valued …

Support to help overcoming symptoms of avoidance (in whatever aspect of life), formal diagnosis of Avoidant Personality Disorder is NOT required (avoidance is also not merely defined in terms of *social* avoidance but avoidance of any kind ([cognitive, emotional, vocational, etc.]) Group will start with five-minute share per person (approximate and not mandatory) followed by cross-talk/discussion/etc. (for approximately ninety minutes). Members are asked not to get into material which may be tri …

Do you feel excessively anxious when meeting people, going to restaurants, or dating? Do you experience nausea, sweating, shaking, an increased heart beat, or panic attacks in these situations? Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) or social phobia affects over 7 million people in the United States alone. It can be a crippling condition that limits your abilty to handle everyday tasks and can lead to depression or agoraphobia. Would you like a safe, nurturing, fun environment to practice the social skil …