NAMI San Diego

NAMI San Diego Find Hope. Find Help. Call NAMI San Diego's Family & Peer Support Helpline at 619-543-1434 / 1-800-523-5933 Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm

The National Alliance on Mental Illness in San Diego (NAMI San Diego) is the community’s voice on mental illness. We are a part of grass-roots, nonprofit, national NAMI organization, and also an affiliate of NAMI California. NAMI San Diego was founded in 1978 by family members of people with mental illness. We have a threefold mission:
‣ Support people with mental illnesses and their families by h

elping them find coping mechanisms for their daily struggle with brain disorders.
‣ Educate people who have mental illness, their families, and the general public about mental illness with the goal of dispelling ignorance and stigma.
‣ Advocate for more research and an improved system of mental health services across the nation. At the heart of NAMI San Diego’s mission is the sharing of information and striving to end the stigma associated with mental illness. To this end, we offer a Helpline, support groups, educational meetings, newsletters, a lending library and a number of classes on mental illness held at various locations throughout San Diego County.

Supporting a loved one with a mental health condition can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it on your own. Ou...
06/16/2026

Supporting a loved one with a mental health condition can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it on your own.

Our Family Support Groups bring together adult family members, partners, and caregivers in a compassionate space to share experiences, gain support, and connect with others who understand.

Together, we reduce stigma, build strength, and remind each other that hope is real.

Join us you deserve support too.

Explore in-person and virtual options at this link: https://namisandiego.org/calendar-support-groups/

Are you feeling anxious? Please don’t beat yourself up but go easy on yourself. Life is hard. What can help you when you...
06/16/2026

Are you feeling anxious? Please don’t beat yourself up but go easy on yourself. Life is hard. What can help you when you are anxious is to write out your feelings. Don’t let your anxiety stay in your head, write it out. That can help you better understand what is bothering you and it can help you find solutions if there are any or ways to cope if there aren’t. Grab paper and pencil and start writing!

Summer is here! 🌞 Here is all of the information for our ELEVATE Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Trainings! 💡 This is ...
06/12/2026

Summer is here! 🌞

Here is all of the information for our ELEVATE Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Trainings! 💡

This is an 80-hour training that helps individuals in recovery w/lived experience in behavioral health (including family members & caregivers) learn the 17 state-approved competencies and develop the professional skills to provide Peer Support in California!

Upcoming training dates:

Cohort 4: Virtual Orientation, July 27th from 8-10 am. Training, August 3-19, 2026 from 8 am-12 pm.

Empowering peers & employers to build meaningful, lasting careers! 🤝

📲 Please reach out to us if you have any questions at: [email protected] or send us a DM 👍

Are you looking for a fun new hobby or activity you can do this summer? Check out the post above for some creative ideas...
06/10/2026

Are you looking for a fun new hobby or activity you can do this summer? Check out the post above for some creative ideas!

Ways to fight negative thinking and the inner self critic is by reflecting on positive things. Please take some time to ...
06/08/2026

Ways to fight negative thinking and the inner self critic is by reflecting on positive things. Please take some time to read this list, save it, and try to pick at least one or two items on the list to reflect on. Did you know that studies have found that positive thinking and reflecting on things you are thankful helps you have better health and better heart health? Stopping to think positive things doesn’t just help with your mental health, but your overall health.

It is so easy for us to be our hardest critic, but we can also be our own cheerleader. Below are some examples of how yo...
06/08/2026

It is so easy for us to be our hardest critic, but we can also be our own cheerleader. Below are some examples of how you can cheer yourself on when your inner critic attacks.

Join us on June 17 from 1-2 pm for a round table discussion on the current issues and perspectives on the mental health ...
06/05/2026

Join us on June 17 from 1-2 pm for a round table discussion on the current issues and perspectives on the mental health of men in America.

Four different perspectives on the topic will be discussed through the lens of African

American, gay men of color, religious roles on masculinity, and Jewish men.

Speakers will share current research and personal views on the translation of mental health in interpersonal relations and social interactions.

Pre-register here: https://alliant.zoom.us/meeting/register/p-InAQbcTYORHOmGGfegtQ

You don’t have to navigate your mental health journey alone. 💚 Our Connection Support Groups are safe, welcoming spaces ...
06/05/2026

You don’t have to navigate your mental health journey alone. 💚

Our Connection Support Groups are safe, welcoming spaces where adults living with mental health conditions come together to share, listen, support one another and led by peers who truly understand.

Whether you’re looking for connection, encouragement, or just a place to be heard, you belong here.

Join us weekly - you're not alone.

Find a group through the link below.
https://namisandiego.org/calendar-support-groups/

Journaling is a great hobby and self-care tool to use not just on difficult days, but every day. It helps you get your t...
06/03/2026

Journaling is a great hobby and self-care tool to use not just on difficult days, but every day. It helps you get your thoughts together and understand yourself better.

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5095 Murphy Canyon Road Ste 320
San Diego, CA
92123

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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