Welcome to the NAMI Mercer Weekly Newsletter! Each week you will receive one email listing all of the programs happening in the coming days- same information in one streamlined email!

Some of the IFSS Support Groups are virtual only, while others are hybrid. Zoom attendance may be done with video or audio connection. See below for specific details for each meeting.

Please feel free to invite any caregivers who would benefit from being part of the group! Families need support now more than ever. We are here for you! You can participate from the comfort of your home or join us at the NAMI Mercer Center—actively engage in the dialogue or just listen. It helps to know you are not alone!

IFSS Family Support Group with Lori Ray (virtual)

Monday, July 8, 2024, 5:15 (new members join at 5 PM)

General Support Group for Caregivers of a loved one with a mental illness. 

Zoom Meeting Info:

Meeting Link (Meeting ID: 825 5872 0111, Passcode: 12345)

IFSS Family Support Group with Ethan Evans (hybrid)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 5:15 (new members join at 5 PM)

Psychoeducation Group for Caregivers of a loved one with a mental illness. 

In Person:

NAMI Mercer, 1235 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Building C, Suite 303, Hamilton

Zoom Meeting Info:

Meeting Link (Meeting ID: 811 1047 2645, Passcode: 12345)



Families Coping with Schizophrenia Support Group with Chelsea Kennedy (virtual)

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 6:30 PM (new members join at 6:15 PM)

Support Group for Caregivers of a loved one with a schizophrenia diagnosis.

Zoom Meeting Info:

Meeting Link (Meeting ID: 830 7178 9854, Passcode: 12345)

Empathy Network is a weekly support group for individuals living with depression and similar challenges. Group members will have the opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other participants, as well as learn new coping skills and strategies to foster wellbeing

Next Meeting: Tuesday, Ju;ly 9, 2024, 2 pm (In Person)

Registration is required to become a group participant; confirmation of attendance at each individual session will be required. Call 609.799.8994 by 10:00 AM the day of the meeting to confirm attendance using your first name and phone number. (A minimum of 3 attendees are required for the group to meet.)

As a courtesy to your fellow group members, we ask that all participants arrive on time. We can only allow entry to those arriving within 10 minutes of the start time.

Healing Hearts is a six week peer-led support group to help those who have lost a loved one to suicide. We will create a safe space where we can talk about trauma, grief, and guilt. No one should have to cope with suicide loss alone!

Healing Hearts will meet weekly at the NAMI Mercer Center,1235 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Bldg. C, Suite 303, Hamilton beginning Wednesday, June 12 through Wednesday, July 17. The meetings will start at 6:30 pm.

Registration is required. A separate form must be completed for each individual who would like to attend.

Hearing Voices is gathering creates a safe place for people who hear voices or have other unusual perceptions to share their experiences to learn and grow from them. The group meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at the NAMI Mercer Office.

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 11, 2024, 1 pm (In Person)

All new members are asked to register online.  Call 609.799.8994 by 10:00 AM the day of the meeting to confirm attendance using your first name and phone number. (A minimum of 3 attendees are required for the group to meet.)