You are not alone.

NAMI Racine County support groups provide a safe space for individuals to show understanding through shared experiences.

Peer Support Groups

NAMI Racine County Peer Support Groups are peer-led groups for adults who are living with a mental health condition.

  • 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    NAMI Racine County Office
    4701 Washington Ave Suite 255 Racine WI 53406

Teen Talk

Designed for ages 12-17, Teen Talk is led by teens and supported by adults including a licensed counselor who works with youth. This is not intended to be group therapy.

  • *NEW* 2nd Mondays 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Racine Public Library
    75 7th St. Racine, WI 53403

  • 3rd Thursdays 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Burlington Public Library
    166 E Jefferson St, Burlington, WI 53105

Survivors of Suicide

Designed for people who have lost someone to suicide.

  • 2nd Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    NAMI Racine County Office
    4701 Washington Ave Suite 255 Racine WI 53406

This support group is closed to people who have tried to take their own life.

Family C.A.R.E.S.

For people who love someone who lives with mental illness or a mental health concern. Includes parents, partners, siblings, children, and close friends.

  • 4th Thursday 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    HYBRID -     Email us to receive the link (we need 24 hours notice) or join us in person:
    NAMI Racine County Office
    4701 Washington Ave., Suite 255, Racine WI 53406

Sexual Abuse/Assault Survivor (SAAS) Support

For individuals who have experienced SA/A and want mental health support from trained SA/A advocates. This group is offered in collaboration with BeLEAF Survivors.

  • 2nd & 4th Fridays 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    NAMI Racine County Office
    4701 Washington Ave., Suite 255, Racine WI 53406

Veteran Support Group

Specifically designed to support military veterans, this peer-led group connects active and former service members to each other in a safe space to share lived experience and learned wisdom.

These groups are closed to anyone who is not an active or veteran member of the military (Navy, Army, Coast Guard, Marine, Air Force). This group is provided in partnership with Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin and Captain John D Mason Peer Support at Medical College of Wisconsin.

  • Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin
    1624 Yout St. Racine WI 53404

  • *NEW* 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
    Walworth County Veterans Service Office (CVSO)
    1910 County Rd NN Elkhorn WI 53121

Download the complete listing of support groups.

F.A.Q.s

  • Please arrive approximately 5 minutes prior to the start of your group.

  • All support groups offered by NAMI Racine County are provided free of charge to participants. Donations are deeply appreciated.

  • All groups are facilitated by trained group leaders who have lived experience. These groups follow a structured format to ensure each person has an opportunity to be heard. If you have lived experience and would like to become a support group facilitator, please complete the volunteer application and request training to become a support group facilitator.

  • These listings are subject to changes or cancellations. Notifications of cancellations will be posted on www.namiracinecounty.org/support.

  • All support groups are confidential. We will not share the names of participants in any public manner unless a waiver form has been completed. However, if a person indicates they are at risk of harming themselves or another, NAMI Racine County reserves the right to contact the appropriate parties to maintain safety.

  • All support groups are restricted from having observers.

Questions?

Alternative Options

If you have any questions, please reach out to us using the link below. Your question will be sent to our office manager, Joan, who will forward the email to the best person to answer your specific question.

Location

4701 Washington Ave., Suite 255, Racine WI 53406