Relatives and Friends of Persons with Mental Illness

For Relatives and Friends of Persons with mental illness

The Mental Health Association in Suffolk County provides
supportive group counseling services to friends and relatives of persons with mental illness. The groups are facilitated by trained professionals or by
persons who have an intimate knowledge of the subject matter and knowledge of

group facilitation techniques. The groups typically meet weekly for 1.5 hours. 

The focus of the group is on mutual support; and includes discussion of topics
such as sharing of similar experiences, problems in accessing services, stigma,  benefits and entitlements, advocacy issues, etc.

Meets every Thursday at 7pm Mental Health Ass'n, 2000 Arctic Avenue