Support Groups

NAMI Winona Connections Support Group – In Person

NAMI Connection is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each other’s experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.

Mondays   7 pm to 8:30 pm
VFW, located at 208 E. 3rd Street, Winona
For more information, call Jess at 507-458-9655 or Ellen at 608-732-7006.

NAMI also has Family Support Groups. These are peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one experiencing symptoms of a mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. These groups are available online.

NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group is a monthly peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.

2nd Wednesday of every month
7 pm to 8:30 pm
VFW, located at 208 E. 3rd Street in Winona
For more information, contact a facilitator:
Chuck Kernler cell 507-226-3079, ckernler@hotmail.com

Ellen Minter 608-732-7006 packers5@hotmail.com

Tim Vodak 608-732-7062 vodakt@gmail.com

You can also find information about support groups in surrounding southeastern MN counties here.