This Intensive Family Support Services group provides psycho-education for the families and caregivers of a loved one with a mental illness. The group meets every Tuesday at 5:15 pm via Zoom and also in-person at the NAMI Mercer Office.

• ZOOM INFO = Meeting ID: 811 1047 2645, Passcode: 12345 
• NAMI Office in MC: 1235 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Bldg. C, Suite 303, Hamilton, NJ

The goal of Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) is to improve the quality of life of people caring for an adult with a serious mental illness. The program strives to improve caregivers’ overall functioning by offering individualized information, education, and therapeutic support.

Through IFSS, families learn to be supportive in ways that promote wellness, recovery, and independence. Ultimately, the program helps all family members begin to find peace of mind. Services help caregivers:

• Navigate the community mental health system
• Develop successful support systems
• Better manage crisis situations
• Communicate more effectively
• Utilize coping strategies
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of serious mental illness
• Learn about mental health treatment options
• Become a more effective advocate

Event Type	Family Support
Age Groups	Adults
Community Services	Family & Support Services Family Support Parenting & Caregiving
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Family Conflict & Distress
Payment Types	Free
Areas Served	Mercer County

Last Updated: 11/11/25