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NAMI - Northern Virginia
Support Groups
Please call before
attending your first session to ensure the meeting hasn't been changed
for that night.
The NAMI-Northern Virginia support group meetings consist of individuals
and families coping with severe mental illness. They offer confidential
emotional support and information about local services that may be able
to help with specific problems.
NOTE: Some
groups are designed for consumers, while others are for family/friends.
There is no cost for these groups.
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Support
Group Facilitator Training
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The NAMI Northern Virginia Support Group Facilitator Training will
be held at the NAMI National Office June 10, and June 11, 2006.
If you are a member of a support group or are a current facilitator
who has not received this training, please take this opportunity
to attend.
The NAMI National Office is at Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson
Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA. It is across the street from the
Court House Metro Station on the Orange Line.
We have openings for a few more people. For further details contact
Marshall Epstein at 703-516-7975.
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NAMI-NoVa THANKS SUPPORT GROUP
FACILITATORS FOR SHARING THEIR TIME AND WISDOM WITH THOSE AFFECTED BY
MENTAL ILLNESS.
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GROUPS
FOR FAMILY/FRIENDS
ALEXANDRIA
- Meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 7:30pm
- Alexandria City Building, 4480 King Street, 6th floor
- Contact: John Gulka at (571) 451 0773
- CSB staff contact: Carlin Brodie (703) 838-4706 x174
ANNANDALE
- Meets the 1st Mon. of each month, 7:30pm
- St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike
- Contact: Barbara Fischi at (703) 691-7560
(GROUP FOR MOOD DISORDERS)
ARLINGTON
For all family members
* Meets the 4th Tues. of each month, 7:30pm (Support Group)
* Meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, 7:30pm (Advocacy Group)
* Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Glebe Rd. and N. 16th St.
--(MEETS IN BASEMENT MEETING ROOM)--
* Contact: Frank Gisondi at 703-760-8988 or namiarlington@gmail.com
For parents of children/teens/young adults
****** Due
to conflicts, April and May these support groups
for parents of children/teens/young adults have been
rescheduled to April 27 and May 11*********************
*******Both start at 1 pm.********
* Meets 3rd Sunday of each month, 1:00pm
* Trinity Presbyterian Church, 16th & N. Inglewood, Arlington
* Contact: Naomi Verdugo at 703-862-9588
For siblings or sons/daughters of people with mental illness
* Meets 3rd Thurday of each month, 7 pm
* Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 2700 South 19th Street, Arlington
* Contact: Christina Kozyn at 703/892-2197
Obsessive and Compulsive Disorder Support Groups
* Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
* 4000 Lorcum Lane, Arlington
* For individuals with OCD: Every Mon., 7:30 - 9:30pm
* Contact Peter at (703) 250-1126
* For family members: 1st Mon., 7:30-9:30pm
* Contact Marie or John Ogur at (703) 978-6425
FAIRFAX/WOODBURN
(formerly MERRIFIELD/VIENNA)
- Meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, 7:30pm
- Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, 3302 Gallows Rd.
(Rear of Fairfax Hospital, Gray entrance)
- Contact: Miriam Ross at (703) 323-9537
LOUDOUN COUNTY
- Meets the 1st Tues. of each month, 7:30pm
- 16480 Meadowview Ct., SE, Leesburg
- Contact: Nancy or Jim Merrill at (571) 313-0908
RESTON
- Usually meets the 1st and 3rd Tues. of each month, 7:00pm
- Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Town Drive
- For information and to check meeting dates, Contact: Rhonda
at at (703) 716-0674, or Barb at 703-715-2485
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MEETINGS
FOR CONSUMERS
FALLS CHURCH
- FOR DEPRESSIVE/ BIPOLAR DISORDERS
- Meets every Monday at 7:00pm
- Sunrise of Falls Church, 330 N. Washington St.
- Contact: Marshall Epstein at (703) 641-5460
- FOR DEPRESSIVE/ BIPOLAR DISORDERS
- Meets every Thursday, 7:00pm
- Fairfax County Falls Church District Office
- 6245 Leesburg Pike (Seven Corners area) in the 4th floor conference
room
- Contact: Anne Cowley at (703) 354-5104
- FOR ALL DISORDERS
- Meets every Saturday, 3:00 - 5:00pm
- Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
- 3302 Gallows Rd., Falls Church, 22042
- Contact: Anne Cowley at (703) 354-5104
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GROUPS
FOR CONSUMERS/FAMILY
To Be Scheduled |
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DRADA
GROUPS
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Assoc. is affiliated
with Johns Hopkins University
RESTON
- Meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tues. of each month, 7:00pm
- Contact: Ginny, (703) 966-2510 or Tallie, (703) 447-1815
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DBSA-NCA Consumer & Family Support Groups
DBSA-NCA - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of the National Capital Area
Support Group for People with Mood Disorders
Meeting times: Every Thursday, 7:30 PM. (Social
time from 7:00-7:30)
Location: Room 6108,
the Sixth floor of the GW Hospital, 900
Twenty-Third Street, NW,
DC, next to the Foggy Bottom Metro; Parking Garage: 22nd
at I Sts.
Contact: (202) 689-1250
http://www.dbsanca-family.org
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Friday
Night Consumer Socials
Mount
Vernon Agape
Reservoir
Meets every Friday at 6 - 9pm (includes dinner & socializing)
Location: Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church
2001 Sherwood Hall Lane
Contact: Rev. Bill Yolton (703) 360-3657
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Obsessive and Compulsive Disorder Support Groups
For individuals with OCD:
Meets every Monday, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
4000 Lorcum Lane, Arlington
Contact Marie or John Ogur at (703) 978-6425 | For family members:
Meets the 1st Monday of each month, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
4000 Lorcum Lane, Arlington
Contact Marie or John Ogur at (703) 978-6425
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Metro
Washington Borderline Personality Disorder Education and Support
Group
- Alternates monthly between Bethesda, MD and Vienna, VA.
- Open to family members, consumers, & mental health professionals.
- For information: 301-622-3698; or 301-983-1603.
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