Needs From: United Way of Southeast Minnesota

NAMI Southeast Minnesota is looking to begin an LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group. Connection Support Group is a free and confidential group for adults living with mental health conditions.  As an LGBTQ+ person living with a mental health condition, you may face unique challenges: social stereotypes and misunderstandings, complex family dynamics, and changing medical developments.  It can be overwhelming, and attending a NAMI Connection Support Group can help. We are looking for Connection Support Group Facilitators to co-lead and facilitate sessions (in person and/or virtual) for LGBTQ+ individuals affected by mental health conditions.

Required Qualifications:

Must identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community who lives with a mental health condition and who is willing to share their wellness journey.Must pass a background check.Able to create an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful space through action and language.Maintain confidentiality at all times.Have excellent communication skills including leading and guiding group conversation, listening empathetically to provide support and encouraging group participation as appropriate.

Commitments:

Successfully complete the NAMI Connection Support Group Facilitator training (16 hours)Partner with an assigned mentor for 2-4 support group meetingsFacilitate 2 meetings per month; 90 minutes per meeting, 15 minutes preparation, 15 minutes debriefing after the meeting (3-5 hours/month)Attend quarterly Support Group Facilitator meetings (1.5 hours)One-year minimum commitment

NAMI Family Support Group is a free and confidential peer-led group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Group participants will gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar situations. 

We are looking for Family Support Group Facilitators to co-lead and facilitate support group sessions (in person and/or virtual).

Required Qualifications:

Must identify as a person who has a family member living with a mental health condition who is willing to share their story.Must pass a background check.Able to create an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful space through action and language.Maintain confidentiality at all times.Have excellent communication skills including leading and guiding group conversation, listening empathetically to provide support and encouraging group participation as appropriate.

Commitments:

Successfully complete the NAMI Family Support Group Facilitator training (9 hours)Partner with an assigned mentor for 2-4 support group meetingsFacilitate 2 meetings per month; 90 minutes per meeting, 15 minutes preparation, 15 minutes debriefing after the meeting. (3-5 hours/month)Attend quarterly Support Group Facilitator meetings (1.5 hours)One-year minimum commitment

NAMI Connection Support Group is a free and confidential group for adults living with mental health conditions.  As someone living with a mental health condition, you may face unique challenges: social stereotypes and misunderstandings, complex family dynamics, and changing medical developments.  It can be overwhelming, and attending a NAMI Connection Support Group can help.

We are looking for Connection Support Group Facilitators to co-lead and facilitate support group sessions (in person and/or virtual) for individuals affected by mental health conditions.

Required Qualifications:

Must identify as a person who lives with a mental health condition and who is willing to share their wellness journey.Must pass a background check.Able to create an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful space through action and language.Maintain confidentiality at all times.Have excellent communication skills including leading and guiding group conversation, listening empathetically to provide support and encouraging group participation as appropriate.

Commitments:

Successfully complete the NAMI Connection Support Group Facilitator training (16 hours)Partner with an assigned mentor for 2-4 support group meetingsFacilitate 2 meetings per month; 90 minutes per meeting, 15 minutes preparation, 15 minutes debriefing after the meeting (3-5 hours/month)Attend quarterly Support Group Facilitator meetings (1.5 hours)One-year minimum commitment