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(808) 631-4982
National Hotline
~ 4am to 2pm
(800) 950-6264
24/7 Crisis Text line:
Text NAMI to 741-741
About NAMI :
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Kauai is an affiliate of NAMI Hawaii. NAMI Kauai and dedicated volunteer members and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy and support group programs for people in our community living with mental illness and their loved
ones.
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NAMI Peer support groups offer respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope for people living with mental illness. Free and confidential.
Connection Recovery Peer Support Groups meet in-person, every Tuesday:
1:30 pm
@ Lihue Library 4344 Hardy Street (w/ free lunch provided!)

What is the NAMI Family Support Group Program?
NAMI Family Support Groups, offered by NAMI Affiliates in communities across the country, are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges.
In NAMI Family Support Groups, families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental health challenges.
NAMI Kauai, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, offers
NAMI Kauai Family Support Groups. Held hybrid (in person and on Zoom).
Questions? Contact 808-631-4982 for zoom link, in person meeting details and directions.

Family to Family Support Group monthly meetings
RSVP in advance: 808-631-4982 or [email protected]
2nd Wed of month; 6:00-7:30 pm on Zoom
3rd Thursday of month; 6:00-7:30 pm @ Lihue Library
Last Saturday of month; 11am-12:30 @ Salt Pond (potluck after)
Contact us to find out more about NAMI Support Groups, Classes and Resources! Contact Karin: 808-631-4982 or [email protected]
NAMI Programs are for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness. You’ll meet other family members who have struggled with the mental illness of their loved ones or people living in recovery from mental illness. We come together, in a safe and comfortable setting, to share our struggles, promote hope and build a better tomorrow for our loved ones and for ourselves.
Most of our programs are available statewide via virtual sessions through Zoom. Click the logos below to find out more on our state website!
Available in-person on Kauai!
contact:[email protected]
NAMI Family Support Groups are for caregivers of loved ones with mental health conditions. Join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental health challenges.
Available in-person on Kauai!
contact:[email protected]
Connection Recovery Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of people living in recovery from mental health conditions. Mental Health Peer Support Groups are individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom, renewing a sense of hope for recovery.
Available online statewide
(click here for more info)
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
Available online statewide
(click here for more info)
NAMI Family & Friends is a free 90-minute or four-hour seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support.
Available online statewide
(click here for more info)
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a FREE, 8-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions, who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos.
Contact to request for your local school:
[email protected]
Available online statewide
(click here for more info)
There is a clear and critical need to care for mental and physical health simultaneously. Understanding this connection and synergy is vital to overall wellness. NAMI Hearts+Minds is a wellness program designed to educate and empower you to better manage your health — mentally and physically.

Provider isn’t available in Hawaii yet, but plans to establish it are currently in the works!
This staff development program is for healthcare providers, administrative staff, operational staff and students working directly with people affected by mental illness. It’s an experience that equips participants with a deeper understanding of mental illness and the confidence to serve individuals and families in a collaborative manner.

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