NAMI El Paso (El Paso, TX)
About NAMI El Paso
NAMI El Paso is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness serving the El Paso County community along the Texas–Mexico border. The chapter provides free peer-led education programs, support groups, and community advocacy for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families. NAMI El Paso is a vital resource in the borderland region, offering culturally sensitive programming in both English and Spanish.
What Groups Are Offered?
NAMI El Paso offers several signature programs including the NAMI Family Support Group for family members and caregivers, NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults living with mental health conditions, NAMI Peer-to-Peer educational courses, and NAMI Family-to-Family classes. Support groups meet on a regular schedule and are facilitated by trained peers who have lived experience with mental illness—either personally or as a family member.
Who Can Join?
NAMI programs are open to anyone affected by mental health conditions. The Connection group welcomes any adult (18+) living with a mental health condition, while the Family Support Group is designed for parents, siblings, spouses, and other loved ones. No diagnosis, insurance, or referral is needed. Bilingual (English/Spanish) programming is available to serve El Paso’s diverse community.
Meeting Schedule & Location
Support groups meet regularly at community locations in El Paso. Meeting days, times, and specific locations are available on the NAMI El Paso website or by calling the chapter office. Both in-person and some virtual meeting options may be offered.
Contact Information
- Phone: (915) 778-5726
- Website: namiep.org
- Location: El Paso, TX
What to Expect
NAMI support groups are structured, confidential gatherings led by trained peer facilitators. Meetings typically last 60–90 minutes and follow a supportive format where participants share experiences and coping strategies. There is no pressure to speak—you are welcome to just listen. First-time attendees are greeted warmly and the group format is explained at the start of each session.
Cost & Confidentiality
All NAMI El Paso programs and support groups are completely free. NAMI maintains strict confidentiality standards—what is shared in the group stays in the group. No records of attendance or personal information are shared outside the organization.