NAMI Northern Virginia (Fairfax, VA)
About NAMI Northern Virginia
NAMI Northern Virginia is one of the state’s largest and most active NAMI affiliates, serving Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties in the Northern Virginia region. The chapter provides an extensive schedule of free peer-led support groups, education classes, and community outreach programs for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families in one of Virginia’s most populated areas.
What Groups Are Offered?
NAMI Northern Virginia offers multiple weekly support groups including NAMI Connection groups for adults with mental health conditions, NAMI Family Support Groups, NAMI Parents of Youth and Young Adults groups, and specialized support groups. Educational programs include Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Basics for parents of children with mental health conditions, and Homefront for military families. Groups meet at multiple locations across the region.
Who Can Join?
Programs serve anyone in Northern Virginia affected by mental health conditions. Connection groups are for adults (18+) with mental health conditions; Family groups welcome family members and caregivers. Parents groups support parents of children and young adults navigating mental health challenges. No diagnosis, insurance, or referral needed.
Meeting Schedule & Location
Multiple groups meet weekly at locations throughout Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun counties. Both in-person and virtual options are available. A complete schedule with locations and times is maintained on the NAMI Northern Virginia website.
Contact Information
- Phone: (571) 458-7310
- Website: nami-northernvirginia.org
- Location: Fairfax, VA (Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun counties)
What to Expect
NAMI Northern Virginia groups are welcoming, structured peer gatherings led by trained facilitators. Meetings last 60–90 minutes and provide a safe space for sharing, learning, and mutual support. The chapter is known for its warm community and extensive programming that goes beyond support groups to include social events and advocacy activities.
Cost & Confidentiality
All programs are free. Confidentiality is strictly maintained—what is shared in the group stays in the group. No records of attendance are shared outside the organization.