Support Groups

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP LISTING LINKS
Resource information & links are provided as a public service only and are not an endorsement by FCMI.
Please check each site before attending a meeting as days and times may change.

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance

Peer Support in North Carolina
Click here to find a local group through DBSA

Triangle Survivors of Suicide

For people who have experienced the loss of a loved one by suicide. Groups meeting in Wake Cty & Chapel Hill

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

All interested adults and late teens are invited to attend OCD Support Group. Last Saturday morning of each month. 619 Hunter St., Apex. 10:00 - 11:30 am. More info: connie.holleman@gmail.com or 919-362-8235.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
For adults dealing with mental illness. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the University United Methodist Church (150 East Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC. Room B, Chapel Conference Room). For more information, please contact Joyce Romm (304-228-1811).

NAMI Affiliates

Family Mental Health Support

NAMI Family-2-Family
A FREE Program For Family & Friends of Those With Mental Illness ** Classes in Chapel Hill & Durham

NAMI Durham Family Support Group

Free, confidential meetings for family and friends of adults with mental illness (diagnosed and undiagnosed). NO REGISTRATION or RSVP IS REQUIRED.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church. 3541 Rose of Sharon Road. Durham, NC
Email: fsgnorth@namidurhamnc.org
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Westminster Presbyterian Church. 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road. Durham, NC.
Email: fsgsouth@namidurhamnc.org
For additional information, contact NAMI Durham at 919-231-5016

NAMI Orange Family Support Group

Structured, interactive group open to family members and friends of adults who have a mental illness.
Two Orange County meeting locations are available:
First Wednesday of each month at the Christ United Methodist Church Office Building at 105 Market Street in Southern Village;
from noon to 1:30 pm;
Second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at The Seymour Senior Center at 2551 Homestead Rd. in Chapel Hill.

Faith Community Support Groups

"You Are Not Alone"
Two spiritual support groups

one for those living with a mental health issue, and
another for the family and friends of those living with a mental health issue

When: First and third Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Curry Center at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 221 Union St., Cary, NC
Each group is facilitated by a mental health professional and a ministry professional. Email chris@covenantcc-cary.org or call the church office at 919-481-4715.

Binkley Baptist Church
The Mental Health Support Group meets in the SunRoom on Tuesday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 pm.

Other Support

Addiction Resources

Rehabs.com
Withdrawal.net

Addiction Resource
Volunteer organization passionate about ending drug abuse around the world. Offering Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment Guides. Our goal is to provide resources to help patients and their loved ones so that they may stay on the road to recovery, and can successfully overcome addiction for life.

Instagram Feature to Flag Mental Health Concerns
Now, if you feel like someone’s Instagram posts suggest they are struggling with their mental health, you can now anonymously flag your concern via the “Report” tool. Using the “Report” tool will alert Instagram if someone has been posting about self-harm, suicide or eating disorders.They will then be presented with options that can be accessed directly through the app, including a helpline (based on their location), talking to a friend, or getting suggestions for ways to support themselves.