5/29/2020 The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health: “The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to mental health care in communities of color …
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About NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. The in-person course is taught by a trained team with lived experience raising a …
NAMI Wood County’s Response to COVID-19
NAMI Programming Updates: *Upcoming Programs* Education: • Family to Family • Peer to Peer • *NAMI Basics* • *WRAP* Support: • Online Support • NAMI Connections • Family Support • Parent and Caregiver Support • Peer and Family Support • …
Annual Dinner
Virtual Dinner and online auction The 13th Annual Dinner The Annual Dinner is a night of celebration and awareness of mental illness. We hope you will join us for a virtual night of fellowship, food and honoring the people who serve our community. Menu Chicken Marsala Sundried Tomato Farfalle Tossed in Pesto Alfredo Parsley Buttered Red Skins Fresh Green Beans …
Mental Health Conference Series
Due to COVID-19, the conference series for 2020 has been changed to a webinar series format. This series provides opportunities to further educate oneself on the topic of mental illness. This program is for mental health professionals, family members, individuals living with mental illness, and community members. There is a cost associated with this program. The first webinar in the …
NAMI Education Series
About NAMI Education Series is a program designed to better inform those who have or know someone affected by mental illness. How do we do that? By hosting and offering several presentations to our community! Why You Should Attend The road to recovery can sometimes be a scary one with many unknown or confusing factors. Our goal is to provide …
Nite Out with NAMI
Nite Out is a great gathering opportunity for food and fellowship for people that seek mental health services in the Wood County community. What to Expect Peer gathering 6 times a year for 2 hours, free of charge During the summer there is a day outing Casual experience with peers and other members from NAMI Meal and activity with peers …
Peer to Peer
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a recovery-focused educational program for adults who wish to establish and maintain wellness in response to mental health challenges. The course provides critical information and strategies related to living with mental illness. What You Should Expect 8 two-hour sessions, free of charge. Designed for individuals (18 and over) living with mental illness. Taught by a trained team …
WRAP
About The WRAP Workshop is a free of charge, self-designed, two-day course on identifying your personal wellness tools. WRAP was developed by a group of people who experience mental health and other health and lifestyle challenges. Your WRAP program is designed by you in a practical, day-to-day terms, and holds the key to getting and staying well. It does not …
NAMI Basics
NAMI Basics is an educational program for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. It covers the fundamentals of caring for yourself, for your family and for your child. What You Should Expect Online class offered over GoToMeeting. Meets for six sessions, two hours each, free of charge. Designed for parents and other family caregivers of …