A Peer-Led Art Support Group sponsored by Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana was recently featured on a WANE 15 Positively Fort Wayne report.
The group is free and open to anyone aged 13 and older interested in artistic expression and mental health. The facilitator, Amanda McNamara, has personal experience living with bipolar disorder and leads the group in navigating their emotions through painting. No prior art experience is necessary.
As regular participants in the class, NAMI Fort Wayne members, Brenda Edwards and Cynthia Gabbard, were interviewed throughout the report. They shared their experiences with grace and enthusiasm. Great job, ladies!
The Peer-Led Art Support group currently meets at 6 PM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month on the Purdue Fort Wayne Campus, in Room 209 of the Visual Arts Building — 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
Additionally, MHANI provides an Anxiety and Depression Support Group, led by a licensed mental health counselor that meets virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6.p.m.
NAMI Fort Wayne offers Connection Recovery Peer Support Groups in person from 6-8 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Chad’s House which is directly behind The Carriage House and via Zoom on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Registration is only required for the Zoom session–register here.
A Family Support Group meets on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 PM at The Carriage House. In addition, there is a special Spouse Support Group at the same time on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at The Carriage House.
