Question 1

BIPOC Support Groups

Accepted Answer

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Support Group(https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYld-CgrTgvEtUuPwL8CemiozMYhVZJpMtk)
This group is for folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color who are seeking support for their mental health.
Schedule :
         Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm(https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYld-CgrTgvEtUuPwL8CemiozMYhVZJpMtk)
         Hosted by NAMI Seattle & NAMI South King County

Question 2

Autism Spectrum Support Groups

Accepted Answer

with NAMI Southwest Washington
1st Fridays: www.namiswwa.org/autism1fri(http://www.namiswwa.org/autism1fri)
3rd Fridays: www.namiswwa.org/autism3fri(http://www.namiswwa.org/autism3fri)
	Time: 6:30pm-8pm

Question 3

Bipolar Support Group

Accepted Answer

NAMI Seattle's Bipolar support group - Open to anyone living with Bipolar.
Every Monday from 2 to 3:30PM(https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMucO6vpj0sE9S0_Ym-WrDRXYtZy2k5Yvvw)

Question 4

LGBTQ+ Support Groups

Accepted Answer

This group is open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other queer-identifying and gender-nonconforming folx who want to explore the intersections of sexuality, gender, and mental health in a safe and welcoming space.
(This group is on hold through the end of the year. Look for an update in January 2023! Also, if you are interested in leading the group, reach out to andi@namiseattle.org!)

Question 5

ECT Support Group

Accepted Answer

What: Open to anyone who has experienced ECT (electroconvulsive therapy), or who is considering ECT for themselves. This support group was developed in partnership with Swedish Medical Center.
Date: 1st Thursdays of the month(https://zoom.us/j/98264615282?pwd=OTFUQ2RENmZOeVAzMDEwdGlaNEdPdz09)
Date: 3rd Thursday of the month(https://zoom.us/j/99859616595?pwd=TDRwODZPaU51Y3BUemVFQkpMMWUzZz09)
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Question 6

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Groups

Accepted Answer

This group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Date: 2nd Monday of the Month(https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upIodOuppj8u9JK_uHdPu9KwaY5_yG1TIw)
Time: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group hosted by NAMI Whatcom
Date: 4th Monday of the Month(https://zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Qrc-uhrz4sFTKwopzamxbUZmoIMTov5w)
Time: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group hosted by NAMI Whatcom

Question 7

Partners, Siblings & Friends Support Group"

Accepted Answer

This support group is open to partners, siblings, and close friends of anyone living with a mental illness. We recognize that supporting and caring for people with mental illness who are of our same generation or peer group brings a different set of experiences than in a parent/child relationship, and this group is designed to allow participants to connect with others who share those experiences.
         Days:
 2nd Wednesdays(https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrc--ppj4qHtDZdmdZW1bmxQ8AAEbPcN_D)
4th Wednesdays(https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtduysrz0pH9VZDjLTg2t2Efumm3JYmw-D)
         Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Question 8

Creative Writing for Wellness

Accepted Answer

Hosted by NAMI Soutwest Washington
Every Friday, 12:00 – 1:30 PM PST
Registration Link: www.namiswwa.org/swwawriting(https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodu2pqTovGtGtDgn2_wLHebc2sW5wWVLQ)

Welcome, you are not alone!

Specific Audience Support Groups - FYI, this list is slightly outdated and some groups might not be meeting anymore. Click on the links or check with the hosting affiliate to be sure! Thanks for your patience!

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