Mental health is an important thing to take note of during Covid-19 because of the constant stress. As we move towards a new normal, and eventually past this, we hope that these mental health resources will help you maintain or better your mental health.

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Resources 

Family Support Group

General Information (need more information?)

• Free group for adults with loved one(s) who have experienced or experiencing a mental health condition
  • 60-90 minute confidential sessions (frequency varies by location: weekly, every other week, monthly)
  • Understand and support yourself (get better coping skills, support in shared experiences, mental health isn't anyone's fault/ can be traumatic)
  • Maintain own well-being (be kind to yourself, humor and health)
  • Led by peers in a safe space
• Starts in October at various times

Register (all meetings are online)

Family to Family Education Program

General Information (need more information?)

• Free program for family members + caregivers of people with mental health (MH) conditions
  • Understand and support loved one (insight & information on specific diagnoses, communication skills, resources)
  • Maintain own well-being (impact on family, crisis management, stress management, support & validation)
  • Taught by NAMI-trained leaders who are family members of people with MH conditions
• Starts on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM, via Zoom (10 classes)

Register/ Contact: Mary Cockroft at novmam55@yahoo.com or 508-581-0874

Peer to Peer Classes

General Information (need more information?)

• Free educational program (8 classes) for adults with mental health conditions
• Understand and support yourself (develop confidence, better communication skills, stress management)
• Forward looking (set visions and goals, partner with health care providers, learn about mental health treatment options)
• Taught by NAMI-trained leaders with lived experiences

Register
Contact Judi Maguire at ​jmaguire@namimass.org or 617-580-8541 x 22

Harvard University's Center for Wellness and Health Promotion

Weekly

• Monday
  • Zoom Meditation 12:15 PM EDT 
• Tuesday
  • Zoom Meditation 12:15 PM EDT 
  • Yoga Nidra Instagram Live 8:00 PM EDT
• Wednesday
  • Zoom Meditation 12:15 PM EDT 
• Thursday
  • Zoom Meditation 12:15 PM EDT 
• Friday
  • Zoom Meditation 12:15 PM EDT 

To join on Zoom, check out their site: wellness.huhs.harvard.edu/virtual-resources