đź’™Mental health education, advocacy, & support
đź’™Free mental wellness trainings
đź’™NAMI Bexar Warm Line:
210-939-9999 | 7 Days a Week from 8AM - 11PM
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NAMI Greater San Antonio provides free peer-led mental health education classes and support groups for individuals living with a mental health condition and their loved ones, as well as hosts community events. We are all touched by mental illness. We join together — no matter where you live, what language you speak, whether you are family members, friends, peers, or caregivers — to share our exper
iences with mental illness. NAMI Greater San Antonio is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by mental illness. We form a community that welcomes all
We learn together, share information, understandings, and experiences we advocate together, we provide NAMI education and support programs in San Antonio and surrounding areas, we depend on volunteers. Our mission is to provides support, education, referral sources, public awareness, and legislative advocacy in order to build better lives. NAMI's Values NAMI Values
• Hope - We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness, and the potential in all of us;
• Inclusion – We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives;
• Empowerment – We promote confidence, self-efficacy, and service to our mission;
• Compassion – We practice respect, kindness, and empathy; and
• Fairness – We fight for equity and justice. Advocate at the county, state, and national levels for non-discriminatory access to quality healthcare, housing, education, and employment for people with mental illness. Our goal is to educate the public about mental illness. Work to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. And advocate for increased funding for research into the causes and treatment of mental illness.
03/27/2026
💙 Ready to make a difference? Join us for our next Volunteer Training Workshop and learn how you can support NAMI Greater San Antonio’s mission to build better mental health for all!
🗓️Virtual: Friday, April 17| 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Fill out the pre-survey using the link below to receive the zoom link
We can't wait for you to be a part of our community! đź’š
03/25/2026
Have a family member who is a veteran or currently serving in the armed forces?
Our NAMI Homefront class is a free 6 session class that is designed to help participants understand the challenges faced by military service members and veterans. đź’š
During this class you'll learn more about post-traumatic stress disorder. Begin to understand the impact of trauma on service members and veterans, and gain insight into the challenges faced during civilian life transitions.
This class will start May 4, 2026 online and registration is already open!
Balancing school, jobs, internships, and extracurricular activities can take a toll on your mental health. đź’š
It’s time to start talking about student mental health. Our Spring 2026 interns are passionate about helping stop the stigma and encouraging open conversations about mental health in our community.
Together, we can work toward creating a stigma-free San Antonio where students feel supported and empowered to seek help when they need it.
✨ Join the conversation and be part of the movement. Learn more about our programs, attend a support group, or get involved at NAMI Greater San Antonio today.
Help stop the stigma today, send this to a student to start the conversation on mental health!
03/19/2026
We're looking forward to participating in this important community conversation this weekend. NAMI Greater San Antonio's Director of Support, Outreach and Bridges to Care Maria Hoenigman will speak on a panel focused on Youth Mental Health to share ways on recognizing risk sooner, connecting, and understanding challenges.
Join in person or over Zoom. RSVP today using the QR codes below.
03/17/2026
No tienes que cargar con todo tĂş solo. Nuestra LĂnea de Apoyo está aquĂ para ti. Ofrecemos apoyo gratuito y confidencial para cuando necesites hablar con alguien o simplemente ser escuchado. đź’™
You don't have to carry it alone. đź’™ Our Warm Line offers free, confidential support for anyone who just needs to talk.
đź“ž 210- 939-9999
*This project is supported by Bexar County ARPA funding.*
03/10/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our March General Meeting! We had a blast celebrating our upcoming NAMIWalks followed by our amazing speaker Carol Bertsch who spoke about Legal Planning for Families affected by mental illnessđź’š
We even had a special visit from NAMI Man!
Save the date for our April meeting on April 14th! đź“…
03/09/2026
Here's your daily reminder that you're doing your best and we are proud of you for it! đź’š
Send this to someone who needs to see this today!đź’™
03/06/2026
Looking for a judgement free place to share your story or connect with others going through the same thing? We have more than a dozen support group offerings every month aimed at providing a safe space. Find connection, hope, and community. đź’š
Use the to view our full schedule of in person and online support groups.
03/05/2026
Last Day To RSVP for our March General Meeting today! đź’™
Join us as we hear from Carol Bertsch on Legal planning for families affected by mental illness.
We are also excited to kickoff NAMIWalks during this general meeting!
1,000+ students. 21 schools and community organizations. A stronger, more resilient San Antonio.đź’š
Thanks to the support of our county leaders through ARPA funding, more than 1,000 students are now certified Teen Mental Health Champions, equipped with the knowledge and confidence to support themselves and their peers.
Last week, we had the opportunity to welcome Bexar County leaders for a site visit to share the impact of this program and personally thank them for their investment in youth mental health. They even got a firsthand look at what a Teen Mental Health Champion graduation feels like!
Together, we’re building a stronger, more mentally healthy community. 💙
03/02/2026
Our favorite mental health lessons from Olympic gold medalist, Alysa Liu! đź’™
Alysa is proof that rest is one of the most important forms of self-care!
Through taking a step back, detaching herself from the outcome and showing that struggling is a part of everyday life she reached Olympic gold in a sport she retired from years ago. đź’š
Let this be your sign to:
đź’™Rest
đź’šNever be afraid to set boundaries
đź’™Find beauty in the struggle
đź’šNot let an outcome define you
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NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. Please visit nami-sat.org for more information.
OUR VISION
NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.
VALUES
Hope – We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness and the potential in all of us.
Inclusion – We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
Empowerment – We promote confidence, self-efficacy and service to our mission.
Compassion – We practice respect, kindness and empathy.
Fairness – We fight for equity and justice.
​NAMI is 40 Years Strong
For 40 years, NAMI has been a beacon of help and hope, fighting for more research, better education, bolder advocacy, and broader public awareness. As we enter our fifth decade, the NAMI 2020- 2025 Strategic Plan holds fast to these commitments— it is a bridge between our rich history and future opportunities, building on the progress we have achieved over the last four decades and focusing that momentum towards intentional goals to accelerate the mental health movement and maximize our impact.
