Support groups for people with mental illnesses
and their family members

NAMI Support Groups

Download a one-page list of classes and support groups (updated December 2011)

  • Support group for family members and friends of people with mental illnesses
    1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Mental Health Center Serving Boulder and Broomfield Counties, 1333 Iris Ave., Boulder. We meet in the Norton Room. Call 720-839-4139 for more information.

  • NAMI Connection peer support group
    Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 545 W. 10th Ave, Room 201, Broomfield.
    Email mbgwells@aol.com or savarstevie@aim.com
Support Groups for Parents of Children and Adolescents
  • Parents of Young Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Concerns
    Meets monthly at a local restaurant in Louisville. Contact Harriet Austin at 303-284-9863 or austinhb@hotmail.com for dates and locations.
    Link: http://www.invisiblechild.org
Faith-Based Support Groups
  • Nondenominational Spiritual Support Group (for consumers and family members)
    2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the FAITH Center of the First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St., Boulder.
    Email revalan2004@comcast.net or call 720-304-6918.

  • First Presbyterian Mental Illness Support Group (for family members and friends)
    Meets on the third Sunday of every month in the Counseling Conference Room at First Presbyterian Church of Boulder, 1820 15th Street. We strive to be a welcoming and safe haven, a confidential environment, where we can listen, encourage and support other families in similar situations. More importantly, we hope this will be a time for spiritual guidance, hope and comfort. If you have any questions, please call Shirley Berg at 303.442.1925.

  • Flatirons Community Church – "Shift" Program helps people who are dealing with many different types of struggles. Friday evenings, worship and teaching followed by small groups. A Christ-centered program focused on 8 recovery principles (based on the 12 steps). Anyone is welcome to attend. The Mental Health/Chronic Pain groups are for consumers; family member are encouraged to attend the Codependence group. Groups are separated by gender. Find more information at www.flatironschurch.com/shift or contact Robin Callarman at 303-664-5524 x 232.
Other Support Groups
  • Longs Peak Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Longmont
    Depression and bipolar support group. Focussing on understanding, kindness and coping skills with getting better as the goal.
    Every Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Call for location. Laurie Woodman, 303 833-4036. longspeakbipolarsupport@q.com

  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Boulder
    Weekly peer-only meetings and one friends and family meeting per month.
    Contact Lauren at 720-443-2849 or email (preferred) boulderdbsa@gmail.com

  • Supporting Together
    Support and educate those with depression or biplar disorder and their friends and family. The group has a professional advisor. Listening, sharing and learning helps to find more ways to confront issues and empower yourself while coping with challenges.
    Every Thursday, 6:00-8:00 p.m., First Congregational Church (9th and Francis), Longmont.
    Diane and Candy Dworkin-Wagner 303 682-2911. supportingtogether@hotmail.com

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    Support group for people with OCD, their family and friends. 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Alfalfa's Market Community Room, 1651 Broadway, Boulder. Contact Brent (303-422-9704) or Ilene (303-938-1360).

  • OCD Anonymous
    For information, email ocdcolorado@hotmail.com.

  • Social Phobia Anonymous/Social Anxiety Anonymous
    For information, email healsocialanxiety@hotmail.com. Visit the group's Web site at www.healsocialanxiety.com

  • Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Support Groups
    (people with other mental illness diagnoses also welcome)
    1. Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. sharp, Mental Health Center, 1333 Iris Ave, Norton Room, entrance on southeast.
        Call Michael, 303-413-6233, for details.
    2. Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Maslin House, 1036 University Ave., Boulder
        Call Patrick, 303-413-6233, for details.

  • Suicide Survivors Support Group
    Free support group for family and friends of someone who has died from suicide. Parish House (236 Third Avenue), Longmont. 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7:00.
    Contact sherri@mctherapy.com, (303) 532-7904. Please call before attending first meeting.

Many of these support groups/classes/ resources are sponsored by groups other than NAMI Boulder County. Please use your own best judgement as to whether they are suitable for you.

Information updated December 2011

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