NAMI Support Groups
We've been there and we can help!

NAMI Dakota County offers peer-to-peer support groups for people living with a mental illness, family members, and parents of children. Groups are led by trained facilitators who have personal experience living with a mental illness or caring for a family member with a mental illness. 

All groups are free to attend.

NAMI Connection Support Groups: For people living w/mental illnesses.

Burnsville - 
When:  Meets Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Mary Mother of the Church, 333 Cliff Road E., in Room 15
Contact: Lyn : 612-749-5408
A free meal is served before the group at 5:15.

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NAMI Family Support Groups: For family members of adults w/mental illnesses.

When: 4th Monday of Each Month at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Advent United Methodist, 3945 Lexington Avenue South, Eagan
Contact: Connie Johnson at (952) 432-9278

NAMI Parent Resource Groups: For parents of children under 18 who are experiencing mental health challenges.

Apple Valley/Lakeville
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Road
Contact: NAMI Minnesota at (651) 645-2948
Dinner served at 6:00 PM, Free childcare provided
​Contact:  651-645-2948 ext 130

Savage 
Daytime group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 to 12:00, at The Caribou Coffee, 7745 Egan Drive. Contact NAMI at 651-645-2948. (The group's table will be indicated by a Red Rubber Duck on the table.) Contact NAMI at 651-645-2948

Young Adult NAMI Connection Support Group: For adolescents (16-20) living with mental health challenges.

When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.  Free Pizza at 6:00 PM
Where:  Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Road, Apple Valley
Contact: Andrea Lee at 651-645-2948 x106 or alee@namimn.org