NAMI Seattle (Seattle, WA)
About NAMI Seattle
NAMI Seattle is the Seattle-area affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, providing free peer-led support groups, education programs, and mental health advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness in King County. NAMI Seattle offers one of the most comprehensive schedules of NAMI programming in the Pacific Northwest, with multiple weekly groups and classes serving the diverse Seattle metropolitan community.
What Groups Are Offered?
NAMI Seattle offers NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups for adults living with mental health conditions, NAMI Family Support Groups for caregivers and loved ones, NAMI Peer-to-Peer educational courses, NAMI Family-to-Family classes, and NAMI Basics for parents of children with mental health conditions. Multiple groups meet each week at various times, and both in-person and virtual options are available to maximize accessibility.
Who Can Join?
NAMI programs are open to anyone affected by mental health conditions. Connection groups welcome adults (18+) with mental health conditions; Family groups serve family members and caregivers. No diagnosis, referral, or insurance is required.
Meeting Schedule & Location
Multiple groups meet weekly at community locations throughout Seattle and King County, with virtual options via Zoom. A complete schedule is maintained on the NAMI Seattle website.
Contact Information
- Phone: (206) 302-2500
- Website: namiseattle.org
- Location: Seattle, WA (King County)
What to Expect
NAMI support groups are structured, confidential peer gatherings lasting 60–90 minutes. Trained facilitators guide discussions where participants share experiences and coping strategies. There is no pressure to speak—listening is always welcome. First-time attendees are warmly welcomed.
Cost & Confidentiality
All NAMI Seattle programs are completely free. Strict confidentiality is maintained—what is shared in the group stays in the group.