CCCMHA : Resources : Support Groups




Support Groups How do I find a support group in my community? Many people find peer support a helpful tool that can aid in their recovery. There are a variety of organizations that offer support groups for consumers, their family members and friends. Some support groups are peer-led, while others may be led by a mental health professional. Advocacy Organizations The following four advocacy organizations can help you connect with a local support group: California Network of Mental Health Clients – Office of Self-Help 1722 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 443-3232 (800) 626-7447 The Mental Health Association in California 1127 Eleventh Street, Ste 925 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 557-1167 NAMI - California 1010 Hurley Way, Ste 195 Sacramento, CA 95825-3218 (916)567-0163 United Advocates for Children of California P.O. Box 8900 Emeryville, CA 94662 (510) 547-8754 The following organizations also provide support group referrals: The American Self-Help Clearinghouse and the National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse maintain listings of support groups on a broad range of mental health topics. Specialized support group resources include: Adult Children of Alcoholics Alcoholics Anonymous American Association of Retired Persons Grief and Loss Information American Association of Suicidology: Support for family/friends that have lost a loved one to suicide Anxiety Disorders Association of America Attention Deficit Disorder Association Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Children of Aging Parents (CAPS) Co-Dependents Anonymous The Compassionate Friends Grief Support: After the death of a child Debtors Anonymous Depression after Delivery Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association Dual Recovery Anonymous: Support for those who have both a mental health and alcohol/substance abuse problem Families for Depression Awareness Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, a parent support and advocacy network National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, a family support and advocacy organization National Family Caregivers Association Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Postpartum Support International Recovery Inc. Schizophrenics Anonymous Treatment and Research Advancements National Association for Personality Disorder: Borderline Personality Disorder information and support 1127 11th St., Suite 925 Sacramento, CA 95814 \| Tel: (916) 557-1166 \| Fax: (916) 447-2350