NOTE: This group will begin meeting in Amherst starting October 2021.
Join this facilitated, confidential support group for family members and caregivers concerned about and/or caring for a person with mental illness. Open to all WNY families.
Pre-register for the September Zoom online Family Support Group by emailing online@namibuffalony.org with
1) the date of the Family Support Group you wish to attend,
2) your name and
3) a phone number for us to call and arrange for you to register.
Beginning October 2021, the group will meet in-person at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226. For in-person, no pre-registration is required.
There is no fee to attend a Family Support Group. We encourage participants to join NAMI Buffalo & Erie County or make a donation, if able. No one is denied membership due to financial hardship. Membership includes local, state, and national NAMI.
This group is only appropriate for a person who has a diagnosis if they are a caregiver of a loved one who has mental illness. Referrals to other services available for those with a diagnosis seeking support. For any questions, email us at info@namibuffalony.org or call the office at 716-226-6264.