Nami Southeast Minnesota

For individuals facing a mental health crisis, they can access our weekly support groups, oneonone peer support or join an educational class. We provide peerled support groups semi-monthly in rochester, red wing, lanesboro, and kasson. For those wanting more focused attention, they can participate in weekly oneonone peer support. The educational classes help individuals understand more about their mental health challenge. These services also connect consumers with others who are experiencing similar challenges and help them form a strong support network.

For families, who are trying to help a loved one through a mental health challenge, nami southeast minnesota is there to provide quick assistance. They too can attend one of our weekly family support groups where they network with other families in the community and receive solid support. They can also connect with a family support specialist, who can meet with them weekly to provide resources,psychoeducation and support. We also provide classes that educate family members about mental illness as well as teach critical skills to thriving in this new and foreign environment.

Nami southeast minnesota also provides a variety of other community mental health services designed to increase awareness and reduce stigma. We have trained presenters with mental illness who are willing to share their recovery story with civic, school or religious groups. We do educational presentations on suicide awareness. We also give specialized training to both individuals and family members who want to support others in their mental health journey.