Residents in San Tan Valley who are living with a mental health condition have access to a local peer support group designed to provide connection, encouragement, and practical resources.

The group is offered by NAMI Valley of the Sun, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization.

The organization's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

The NAMI Connection Support Group in San Tan Valley is a peer-led group for individuals who identify as having a mental health condition.

Participants can share experiences, discuss challenges, and learn new coping strategies in a supportive environment with others who understand what they are going through.

According to information provided by NAMI Valley of the Sun, the group offers a safe space to openly discuss mental health topics such as depression, PTSD, and other conditions while gaining support from peers.

The support group meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Meetings are held at the San Tan Valley Veteran Center, located at 5764 E. Hunt Hwy in San Tan Valley.

Organizers say the group is open to adults who want a supportive place to talk about their mental health and learn from others facing similar challenges.

Mental health support resources can sometimes be difficult to find locally. The NAMI Connection Support Group offers San Tan Valley residents an opportunity to access peer support within their own community.

Those interested in learning more about the group or other programs offered by NAMI Valley of the Sun can visit namivos.org.

Questions about the San Tan Valley support group can be directed to t.kiley @ namivos.org.