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Family Support Group

In Family Members of an Adult with a Mental Illness, Programs by NAMI Wood County

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Groups generally meet monthly. What You Should Expect Meets monthly for 90-minute sessions, free of charge. Designed for loved ones (18 and over) of individuals living with mental illness. Facilitated by a trained team of family members of …

Family to Family

In Family Members of an Adult with a Mental Illness, Programs by NAMI Wood County

NAMI Family-to-Family is an educational course for family, caregivers and friends of individuals living with a mental illness. What You Should Expect Meets for eight sessions, free of charge. Designed for loved ones (over age 18) of individuals living with a mental illness. Taught by trained family members of individuals living with mental illness. Provides critical information and strategies related …

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NAMI Basics

In News, Parents and Caregivers of a Child with Mental Illness, Programs by NAMI Wood County

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 children and adolescents living with mental illness. Taught by a team of trained teachers who are family caregivers of individuals who developed symptoms of mental illness as children. Provides critical information and strategies …

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NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

In Adults Living with a Mental Illness, Programs by NAMI Wood County

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. Your group will provide respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. This relaxed approach can support you as you share the challenges and success of coping with mental illness. What Should You Expect? Meets weekly for 90 minutes free of charge. Designed for adults (18 and over) living …

Annual Sponsorships

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Download our Sponsorship Forms For over 30 years, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County has continued to promote education, awareness, and advocacy throughout the community. In the last year, we have served over 600 individuals living with mental illness through programs such as Peer-to-Peer and Wellness Recovery Action Plan Workshop and loved ones affected by mental illness …

Volunteer with NAMI Wood County!

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Please complete the form if you are interested in volunteering for our monthly Chip-In Days. 1 Step 1 Chip-In Day Sign-up Name:First and Last Emaila valid email for updatesemail Phone Numbera valid number for updates Address City State Zip Code Days AvailableTuesday, November 12, 2024Tuesday, December 10, 2024Tuesday, January 14, 2025Tuesday, February 11, 2025Tuesday, March 11, 2025Tuesday, April 8, 2025Tuesday, …

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CIT – Behavioral Health Professionals

In All Community Members, Programs by NAMI Wood County

Browse Ohio CIT InformationBrowse National CIT InformationWhat is CIT? CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) programs are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing mental health crises. They are built on strong partnerships between law enforcement, mental health provider agencies, and individuals and families affected by mental illness. Community partnerships are the key …

QPR

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What IS QPR? QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. In this 1.5 hour training, participants will learn how to recognize suicide warning signs and how to respond if these signs are present, how to ask someone about the presence of suicidal thoughts and/or feelings …

StigmaFree Company

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What is StigmaFree Company? The goal of the StigmaFree Company Initiative is to strengthen relationships with local companies and equip them with vital mental health resources and education to promote a more accepting, supportive, and productive work environment. Why is StigmaFree Company vital to the community? Mental illness affects 1 in 5 people in the United States. It does not …

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CIT – Law Enforcement

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Browse Ohio CIT InformationBrowse National CIT InformationWhat is CIT? CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) programs are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing mental health crises. They are built on strong partnerships between law enforcement, mental health provider agencies, and individuals and families affected by mental illness. Community partnerships are the key …