NAMI Kauai
(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.

Print out NAMI Kauai support group flyers:

Peer Support Group PDF
Family Support Group PDF

NAMI Peer support groups offer respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope for people living with mental illness. Free and confidential.

Peer Support Groups meet in-person, every Tuesday:
2nd Tues of month; 1:30pm
@ Liliuokalani Trust 4530 Kali Rd. Lihue (w/ Pizza)
1st/3rd/4th Tues of month; 1:30 pm
@ Lihue Library 4344 Hardy Street

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
2nd Wed of month; 6:00-7:30 pm
on Zoom
3rd Monday; 6:00-7:30 pm
@ Mahelona VTC Rm, Kapaa
Last Saturday of month; 10am-11:30, potluck after
@ Salt Pond, Small Pavilion near lifeguard, Hanapepe

Contact us to find out more about NAMI Support Groups, Classes and Resources! Contact Karin: 808-631-4982 or info@namikauai.org

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Testimonies from people in our program:

“NAMI Kauai has provided me with a group of peers, and friends that relate to my experience. It has allowed me not only to help others in the community, but in the process help me heal. Speaking to students in classrooms about lived experiences has made a dramatic impact on my life. It has given me public speaking confidence, and also has enabled me to move past insecurities I had about sharing my story.”

“Even though my life isn’t where I thought it would be, coming to terms with my bipolar disorder was a major accomplishment. Don’t get me wrong—I still have my ups and downs and I still have a lot of symptoms that are very difficult to manage. NAMI is such an amazing organization with everything they do and I want to thank NAMI for always providing services and educational material to better help understand and deal with bipolar disorder.”

“If you’re looking for a way to improve your mental health, the best thing you can do is get involved in an organization like NAMI Kauai. I fully came out about my mental health condition. I wasn’t afraid to talk about it. In fact, I wanted to share it with others to educate them. I am no longer afraid of being stigmatized or judged for my illness.”

“As part of my recovery, I learned as much as I could about schizophrenia, which further deepened my compassion for those with mental health conditions and their loved ones. I now speak about the resources available from NAMI at a local hospital and teach the NAMI Family-to-Family class. My goal is to use who I am and my story to ease the journey of others and leave this world a slightly better place. Partnering with NAMI, we can and we will.”