Support Groups
All NAMI Programs are free, led by trained facilitators with lived experience, and available to adults, ages 18+.
Visit our Calendar for a full list of upcoming programs and events.
Please call 715-450-6484 or email info@namicv.org the NAMI Chippewa Valley office for questions or further details.​
NAMI Family Support Groups
Family Support Groups are free, peer-led support groups for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. The group offers insight into the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. This is not for the individual themselves but for family and friends who support them.
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For first time participants, feel free to call 715-450-6484 or email info@namicv.org the NAMI Chippewa Valley office for further details.
NAMI Family Support Group
1st Thursday of every month
6:30PM - 8:00PM
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Location
Banbury Place Gillette Conference Room
800 Wisconsin St. Building #2D
Eau Claire, WI 54703
NAMI WI Peer Support Groups
Peer Support Groups  are free, confidential, and safe groups open to adults who identify as living with a mental illness or mental health concern. Groups follow a flexible structure and include an educational activity. Individuals join a caring group of peers that offer support through their learned wisdom and participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.​
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​For first time participants, feel free to call 715-450-6484 or email info@namicv.org the NAMI Chippewa Valley office for further details.
LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group
3rd Monday of every month
6:00PM - 7:30PM
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Location
Chippewa Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center
505 S Dewey Street Ste 204
Eau Claire, WI 54703
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Join us for our Peer support group for LGBTQIA+ adults who are living with a mental health condition. Individuals who are still questioning or do not have specific labels for themselves are welcome. This is a gender-affirming space.
Chippewa Valley Peer Support Group
1st & 3rd Thursday of every month
6:00PM - 7:30PM
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Location
Banbury Place - At The Roots LLC
800 Wisconsin St. Building #2D Ste 301
Eau Claire, WI 54703
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This Peer support group is open to all adults who are living with a mental health condition.
Barron Co. Peer Support Group
2nd Tuesday of every month
6:00PM - 7:30PM
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Location
Rice Lake Senior Center​​
12 W Humbird St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
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This Peer support group is open to all adults who are living with a mental health condition. While held in Barron County, you do not need to live in Barron County to join - surrounding communities are welcome and encouraged to attend