The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) affiliate serving Henderson and Polk Counties, NAMI Four Seasons, today announced that it is launching NAMI Connection, a free support group led by trained facilitators for adults living with mental illness. Meetings will be held the second Thursday of each month, beginning with Jan. 12, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hendersonville, N.C.

NAMI Connection provides a safe and confidential setting for participants to learn from one another’s experiences, challenges, and coping strategies. The peer-to-peer discussion format also fosters relationships and a sense of community.

First Congregational is located at 1735 Fifth Avenue West at the corner of White Pine Drive in Hendersonville, N.C. For more information, call 888-955-6264.

– article submitted by Nancy Keswani