A National Alliance of Mental Illness Connection peer support group for adults recovering from a mental illness meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Next Step Clubhouse, 216 S. Washington Ave. in Albert Lea. Trained facilitators who are also in recovery lead NAMI Connection groups. The free group is sponsored by NAMI Minnesota For information contact 507-377-5483 or 1-888-NAMI-Helps.

NAMI Minnesota is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families through its programs of education, support and advocacy.