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Published 12 days ago

NAMI Connection Support Group Facilitator

NAMI Hall County
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Gainesville, GA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    July 7, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT
    End Date:
    October 5, 2027, 8:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Time committment: Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, in-person at Center Point. First Tuesday of each month, virtually (over Zoom) - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Mental Health
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    15+
    Other Requirements:
    Applicants are subject to a background check conducted by NAMI Georgia before facilitating support groups.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    NAMI Connection Support Group Facilitator

    Description

    This training prepares participants to become certified NAMI Connection Support Group Leaders. NAMI Connection is a free, peer-led support group for adults who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Leaders must have lived experience with a mental health condition and will learn how to create a safe, welcoming space where participants can share experiences, gain insight, and support one another in recovery.

    Requirements of a NAMI Connection Support Group Facilitator:

    Must be an individual with a mental health diagnosis who identifies themselves in recovery

    Willingness to undergo 2-day NAMI Connection Support Group model training

    Maintaining fidelity of the NAMI Connection Support Group model is required

    Commitment to facilitate support groups for a minimum of one year

    Ability to provide group participant data as required with the support of NAMI Affiliate

    Willingness to identify potential new facilitators from their support groups

    Positive regard for, or personal experience with mutual supportBe or become a member of NAMI

    Click here to apply

    Location

    On-site

    Center Point Georgia

    1050 Elephant Trail, Gainesville, GA 30501, USA

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