NAMI Wake is a nonprofit organization.  Our mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for people with mental illnesses and their family and friends.   We offer separate support groups for both family members and people who have mental illness.  There are groups meeting in Raleigh, Garner, and Fuquay.  Please check the calendar to identify a group suitable for you or send an email.   We also offer classes for both family members of adults with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major d …

I started this group because I found that a mindful practice and mindful attitudes helped me with every aspect of my life. I am a licensed mental health provider (LPC) and am trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). There are already many fine groups offering meditation and spiritual exploration. This group is different as it is secular in nature and primarily focused on bringing the MBSR trainings into everyday life. Our focus is on formal practices such as meditation and yoga, inf …