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Family to Family Class |
Family-to-Family is a free 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses that discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively.A new class will be starting in the fall.
See the Calendar for details. |
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Membership and Social |
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For all NAMI AA County members! First annual membership meeting. Free food and beverages. Elect your Board of Directors. Review and approve new By-Laws.
September date and place to be announced. |
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New Connections Support Group |
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NAMI Connection: Peer Support Group Program is a 90-minute support group run by persons who live with mental illness for other persons who live with mental illness. The program includes NAMI-trained peer facilitators and employs principles of support designed to empower its members. This program focuses on allowing all participants to share their experiences and learn from each other in a safe and confidential environment. NAMI Connection is not illness-specific, and welcomes persons with all psychiatric diagnoses. See the Calendar for time and place. |
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Peer to Peer Recovery Class |
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NAMI’s Recovery Curriculum is a free course consisting of nine two-hour classes and is taught by a team of trained mentors who are experienced at living well with mental illness. It is for persons with serious mental illnesses who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. It includes education on individual empowerment, family and peer support, relapse prevention, communication skills, and enhancement of personal activity and functioning. Mentors attend a weekend-long training session, are supplied with teaching manuals, and are paid a stipend for each course that they teach. New classes start frequently. See Calender for details |
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Family Support Group |
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NAMI Family Support Groups are for relatives, caregivers, and others involved with individuals with mental illness. Support groups provide a caring atmosphere for individuals to share their common experiences and assist individuals in developing the skills for understanding and the strengths needed to cope. We have two support groups each month. See the calendar for details | |
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In Our Own Voice |
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In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness is an informational, outreach program on recovery, presented by trained persons who live with mental illness to professional and lay groups in the community and in institutions. The goal is to educate the general public and change the attitudes and stigma of mental illness by giving a face to mental illness. |
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Click here to Email Melissa for more information. |
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Become Involved |
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We need volunteers at many levels -- to advocate for improved services -- to teach, mentor and facilitate classes and support groups -- to reach out to the community -- to help with our publications -- and to support us financially. Call 443-569-3498 or email us to find out more. |
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