NAMI Southwest Missouri – Springfield, MO
About This Group
NAMI Southwest Missouri provides 19 free programs including support groups, educational classes, and daily group therapy through the NAMI Hope Center in Springfield. Services include NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups, Family Support Groups, Family-to-Family classes, Basics classes for parents, and Peer-to-Peer courses. The Hope Center offers a unique daily group therapy program that provides consistent, ongoing support for individuals living with mental health conditions in the Greene and Christian county region.
What to Expect
NAMI Southwest Missouri offers multiple free programs. The NAMI Hope Center provides free daily group therapy sessions in a welcoming, supportive environment. Support groups are peer-led by trained facilitators with lived experience and follow structured formats. Educational programs like Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer run as multi-session courses. The organization also operates a Warm Line for non-crisis emotional support, available for those who need someone to talk to.
About NAMI Southwest Missouri
NAMI Southwest Missouri is a local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness serving Greene and Christian counties. The organization is notable for operating the NAMI Hope Center, which provides free daily group therapy — a rare resource in the community. Their Warm Line at (417) 864-3676 provides peer emotional support for individuals who need someone to talk to but are not in immediate crisis.
Meeting Details
Format: In-person at the Hope Center and other locations; virtual options available
Schedule: Daily group therapy at Hope Center; additional groups throughout the week
Location: 819 N. Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802
Who This Group Is For
NAMI Southwest Missouri serves individuals with mental health conditions, families, and caregivers in Greene and Christian counties. No diagnosis or referral is required. Programs serve adults of all ages.
Contact Information
Phone: (417) 864-7119
Warm Line: (417) 864-3676 or 1-877-535-4357
Website: namiswmo.org
Email: office@namiswmo.org
Additional Information
Cost: All programs are free
Registration: Daily group therapy is drop-in; educational programs may require registration
Confidentiality: All groups maintain strict confidentiality guidelines.
This listing is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Please contact NAMI Southwest Missouri directly to verify current programs and schedules.