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SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver of Youth Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is open to residents of all counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. \n\nWe value your privacy so simple registration is required and video conference login will be emailed to you immediately. No video recording of this meeting is allowed.\nRegister Here.\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in partnership with UnityPoint Health-Robert Young Center. No charge to attendees. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you:\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-caregiver-of-youth-support-group-5/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200808T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200702T221006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T195201Z
UID:10001678-1596880800-1596886200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This is a 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. \nNOTE: Henry and Stark County residents are invited to use the video conference OR you may attend a video session IN PERSON at the Henry County Health Department\, 110 N. Burr Boulevard\, Kewanee. Please register. \nThis is a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \nRegister Here. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN …\nThe seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics. \n– Understanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\n– Effective communication strategies\n– The importance of self-care\n– Crisis preparation strategies\n– NAMI and community resources \nADDITIONAL RESOURCES …\nOnce you’ve attended our seminar\, we’ll send you Family & Friends companion eBook at no charge. It provides important information about mental health conditions including: conditions and diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\, crisis planning\, resources and more.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-family-friends-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200803T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200803T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200702T210325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T180458Z
UID:10001676-1596475800-1596479400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver of Youth Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is open to residents of all counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. \n\nWe value your privacy so simple registration is required and login will be emailed to you immediately. No video recording of this meeting is allowed.\nRegister Here.\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in partnership with UnityPoint Health-Robert Young Center. No charge to attendees.\n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you:\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-caregiver-of-youth-support-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200702T222640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T222640Z
UID:10001680-1596268800-1596301200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Now Registering NAMI Family-to-Family Class
DESCRIPTION:Need to Know More about this Program? Click Here.\nHenry County – Kewanee Program\nBecause this class is funded with Henry County Mental Health 708 Board and Henry County Mental Health Alliance funds\, residents of Henry and adjoining Stark Counties will be given registration priority.   \nRegister Here. \nThis program will run 8 Thursday evenings\, September 10 to October 29\, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. from  All registrants will be contacted by a course instructor 1 to 2 weeks before classes start to get to know you privately. Location is OSF St. Luke Medical Center\, Kewanee. \n\nFor further information\, call our NAMI office at 563-386-7477-x 266 (M-F 10-2).
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/now-registering-nami-family-to-family-class/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200727T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200702T210002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T210002Z
UID:10001675-1595871000-1595874600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver of Youth Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is open to residents of all counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. \n\nWe value your privacy so simple registration is required and login will be emailed to you immediately. No video recording of this meeting is allowed.\nRegister Here.\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in partnership with UnityPoint Health-Robert Young Center at Trinity Hospital- Access Center. No charge to attendees. Walk-ins welcome – no reservation needed. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you:\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-caregiver-of-youth-support-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200720T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200702T205639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T205714Z
UID:10001674-1595266200-1595269800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver of Youth Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is open to residents of all counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. \n\nWe value your privacy so simple registration is required and login will be emailed to you immediately. No video recording of this meeting is allowed.\nRegister Here.\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in partnership with UnityPoint Health-Robert Young Center at Trinity Hospital- Access Center. No charge to attendees. Walk-ins welcome – no reservation needed. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you:\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-caregiver-of-youth-support-group/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200713T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200702T205329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T205329Z
UID:10001673-1594661400-1594665000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Caregivers of Youth Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is open to residents of all counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.\nWe value your privacy so simple registration is required and login will be emailed to you immediately. No video recording of this meeting is allowed.\nRegister Here.\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in partnership with UnityPoint Health-Robert Young Center at Trinity Hospital- Access Center. No charge to attendees. Walk-ins welcome – no reservation needed. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you:\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-caregivers-of-youth-support-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200706T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200706T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200702T204948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T205052Z
UID:10001672-1594056600-1594060200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Caregivers of Youth Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is open to residents of all counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.\nWe value your privacy so simple registration is required and login will be emailed to you immediately. No video recording of this meeting is allowed.\nRegister Here.\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in partnership with UnityPoint Health-Robert Young Center at Trinity Hospital- Access Center. No charge to attendees. Walk-ins welcome – no reservation needed. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you:\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-caregivers-of-youth-support-group/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200702T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200702T222309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T222309Z
UID:10001679-1593676800-1593709200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Now Registering NAMI Family-to-Family Class
DESCRIPTION:Need to Know More about this Program? Click Here.\nHenry County – Kewanee Program\nBecause this class is funded with Henry County Mental Health 708 Board and Henry County Mental Health Alliance funds\, residents of Henry and adjoining Stark Counties will be given registration priority.   \nRegister Here. \nThis program will run 8 Thursday evenings\, September 10 to October 29\, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. from  All registrants will be contacted by a course instructor 1 to 2 weeks before classes start to get to know you privately. Location is OSF St. Luke Medical Center\, Kewanee. \n\nFor further information\, call our NAMI office at 563-386-7477-x 266 (M-F 10-2).
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-family-to-family-class-coming-to-kewanee-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200627T215139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200627T215306Z
UID:10001670-1593590400-1593622800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Homefront for Service Member Families
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Homefront is a free\, 6-session program for family\, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma\, combat stress\, civilian life transition\, PTSD and other mental health conditions. \nThe program is designed to help family members understand and support their Service Member/Veteran while maintaining their own well-being. NAMI Homefront leaders have personal experience with mental health conditions impacting their Service Member/ Veteran. The class is free but you are expected to attend all six sessions. You must have access to a laptop\, PC or tablet with a stable internet connection to participate. To hear audio\, you will need to call in via telephone. We recommend you use a headset or headphones. \nAn application process is required to ensure this program is a good fit. Space is limited. \nRegister Here\nEastern Evening: August 3 – September 14 (Skip 9/7)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm EST (5:30pm CST\, 4:30pm MST\, 3:30pm PST) \nEastern Daytime: August 4 – September 8\nTuesdays\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST (9:00am CST\, 8:00am MST\, 7:00am PST) \nPacific Evening: August 4 – September 8\nTuesdays\, 6:30pm – 8:30 pm PST (7:30pm MST\, 8:30 pm CST\, 9:30 pm EST) \nCentral Evening: August 5 – September 9\nWednesdays\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm CST (5:30pm MST\, 4:30pm PST\, 7:30pm EST)
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-homefront-for-service-member-families/
CATEGORIES:Family training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200629T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200629T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200430T163201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T163216Z
UID:10001661-1593451800-1593455400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\n\n\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-13/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200516T175811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200516T180021Z
UID:10001665-1593252000-1593257400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Phone/Online NAMI Family & Friends Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This is a 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. \nThis is a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \nRegister Here. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN …\nThe seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics. \n– Understanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\n– Effective communication strategies\n– The importance of self-care\n– Crisis preparation strategies\n– NAMI and community resources \nADDITIONAL RESOURCES …\nThe NAMI Family & Friends companion eBook provides important information about mental health conditions including: conditions and diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\, crisis planning\, resources and more. Register and we’ll send you links where you can download it for free at Amazon and Barnes & Noble where select languages are available for the Kindle\, Nook and compatible ebook apps.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/phone-online-nami-family-friends-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200429T233738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T154237Z
UID:10001653-1592938800-1592942400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone - NAMI Family Support Group - 4th Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference. It replaces the CASI Davenport group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\nOpen to family and friends of loved ones living with a mental health condition. As a family member you can face unique challenges: complex family dynamics\, social isolation and often unpredictable aspects of the condition. It can be overwhelming. Learn from others and our facilitators who have experience supporting youth and adults living with a mental health condition.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-nami-family-support-group-4th-tuesday-2/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200622T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200430T162846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T162846Z
UID:10001660-1592847000-1592850600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\n\n\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-11/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200615T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200430T161232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T161403Z
UID:10001659-1592242200-1592245800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\n\n\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-12/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200608T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200430T160543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T160638Z
UID:10001658-1591637400-1591641000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\n\n\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-10/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200601T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200430T234244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T234420Z
UID:10001663-1591032600-1591041600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:1st Day of Class - NAMI Basics Education for Caregivers of Youth
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Basics is a no-cost 6-week course for parents\, foster parents and primary caregivers of adolescents who are exhibiting signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Course runs through July 6th. Foster parent CEU credit is available.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis is an online video conference meeting via Zoom. Because we value your safety and privacy only registered attendees may access the course. Video recording is not allowed.\n\n\n \n\n\nTo register\, please call NAMI at 563-386-7477 Ext.266 (M-F\, 10-2) \n\n\nRegister Online. Registration ends May 29 at 2 p.m. \n\n\n \n\n\nFoster parents are eligible to obtain credit training hours. (2.5 hours for 6 weeks = 15 hours).\n\n\n \n\n\nThis nationally-developed program is made possible by the investment of the Muscatine Health Support Granting Fund. NAMI is partnering with the Muscatine Department of Public Health to promote early detection and treatment for mental health conditions.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is taught by trained parents or caregivers who have similar lived experiences with their own children and allows families to connect\, learn\, and empower themselves to overcome new challenges.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Topics Include:\n\n\n \n\n\n~The impact mental health conditions can have on the whole family \n\n\n \n\n\n~Available professional help\, treatment options and therapies \n\n\n \n\n\n~Resources to help navigate school and justice systems \n\n\n \n\n\n~How to advocate for your child’s rights and to prepare and respond \n\n\nto crisis situations\n\n\n \n\n\n~Self-care
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-of-class-nami-basics-education-for-caregivers-of-youth/
CATEGORIES:Family training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200601T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200601T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200430T160135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T161724Z
UID:10001657-1591032600-1591036200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\n\n\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-9/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200429T233528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T185803Z
UID:10001652-1590519600-1590523200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED FOR HOLIDAY. Online/Phone - NAMI Family Support Group - 4th Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference. It replaces the CASI Davenport group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\nOpen to family and friends of loved ones living with a mental health condition. As a family member you can face unique challenges: complex family dynamics\, social isolation and often unpredictable aspects of the condition. It can be overwhelming. Learn from others and our facilitators who have experience supporting youth and adults living with a mental health condition.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-nami-family-support-group-4th-tuesday/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200430T155714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T203708Z
UID:10001656-1590433200-1590433200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED FOR HOLIDAY. Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\n\n\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-8/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200518T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200518T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200430T155339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T155339Z
UID:10001655-1589823000-1589826600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\n\n\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-7/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210057
CREATED:20200501T173246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T192919Z
UID:10001664-1589623200-1589628600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online Event - NAMI Family & Friends Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This is a 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. \nThis is a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \nRegister Here. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN …\nThe seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics. \n– Understanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\n– Effective communication strategies\n– The importance of self-care\n– Crisis preparation strategies\n– NAMI and community resources \nADDITIONAL RESOURCES …\nThe NAMI Family & Friends companion eBook provides important information about mental health conditions including: conditions and diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\, crisis planning\, resources and more. Register and we’ll send you links where you can download it for free at Amazon and Barnes & Noble where select languages are available for the Kindle\, Nook and compatible ebook apps.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-event-nami-family-friends-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T182500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210058
CREATED:20200429T204725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T205840Z
UID:10001650-1589221500-1589225400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Family Support Group - 2nd Monday Registration Link
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members\, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.Open to family and friends of a loved one living with a mental health condition. \n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. Login credentials will be sent to you upon registration.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-family-support-group-2nd-monday-registration-link/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210058
CREATED:20200430T154802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T154802Z
UID:10001654-1589218200-1589221800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\n\n\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-6/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200504T172500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200504T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210058
CREATED:20200429T195957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T154424Z
UID:10001645-1588613100-1588617000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\n\n\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-5/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210058
CREATED:20200430T233607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T000229Z
UID:10001662-1588320000-1588352400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Now Registering for NAMI Basics - Caregivers of Youth Education Program
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Basics is a no-cost 6-week course for parents\, foster parents and primary caregivers of adolescents who are exhibiting signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Course runs June 1 to July 6. Foster parent CEU credit is available.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis is an online video conference meeting via Zoom. Because we value your safety and privacy only registered attendees may access the course. Video recording is not allowed.\n\n\n \n\n\nTo register\, please call NAMI at 563-386-7477 Ext.266 (M-F\, 10-2) \n\n\nRegister Online. Registration ends May 29 at 2 p.m. \n\n\n \n\n\nFoster parents are eligible to obtain credit training hours. (2.5 hours for 6 weeks = 15 hours).\n\n\n \n\n\nThis nationally-developed program is made possible by the investment of the Muscatine Health Support Granting Fund. NAMI is partnering with the Muscatine Department of Public Health to promote early detection and treatment for mental health conditions.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is taught by trained parents or caregivers who have similar lived experiences with their own children and allows families to connect\, learn\, and empower themselves to overcome new challenges.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Topics Include:\n\n\n \n\n\n~The impact mental health conditions can have on the whole family \n\n\n \n\n\n~Available professional help\, treatment options and therapies \n\n\n \n\n\n~Resources to help navigate school and justice systems \n\n\n \n\n\n~How to advocate for your child’s rights and to prepare and respond \n\n\nto crisis situations\n\n\n \n\n\n~Self-care
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/now-registering-for-nami-basics-caregivers-of-youth-education-program/
CATEGORIES:Family training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T185500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210058
CREATED:20200330T205443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T205919Z
UID:10001638-1588100100-1588104000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone - NAMI Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference. It replaces the CASI Davenport group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\nOpen to family and friends of loved ones living with a mental health condition. As a family member you can face unique challenges: complex family dynamics\, social isolation and often unpredictable aspects of the condition. It can be overwhelming. Learn from others and our facilitators who have experience supporting youth and adults living with a mental health condition.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-nami-family-support-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200427T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210058
CREATED:20200401T205400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T205400Z
UID:10001643-1588008600-1588012200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you: \n\n\n\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-4/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210058
CREATED:20200401T202518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T202518Z
UID:10001641-1587403800-1587407400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meeting is via Zoom video conference or by telephone only. It replaces the Rock Island group until further notice.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. LOGIN CREDENTIALS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\nThis is a specialized NAMI Family Support Group offered by NAMI volunteer parents of youth. It is open to parents\, grandparents\, foster parents or caregivers of a youth showing signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nNAMI Family Support Group will help you:\n\n\nAim for better coping skills\nFind strength in sharing experiences\nDo not judge anyone’s pain\nForgive ourselves and reject guilt\nEmbrace humor as healthy\nAccept that we cannot solve every problem\nUnderstand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences\n\n\nAbout our Facilitators:  \n\n\nNAMI facilitators use a nationally-designed model for the group. These facilitators are family education instructors or graduates of a NAMI family education class specializing in youth. They\, too\, have experience with a young family member living with a mental health condition. These trained family members volunteer for NAMI with the hope of supporting other families with lived experience. \nPlease note:  \n\nNAMI does not provide counseling or therapy. Our family support and education programs complement the help you receive from healthcare and social work providers. This support group is held in partnership with UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center. A grant from United Way of the Quad Cities Area makes this support group possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/online-phone-parent-caregiver-support-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200418T100000
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UID:10001639-1587204000-1587209400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online Event - NAMI Family & Friends Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This is a 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. \nThis is a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \nRegister Here. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN …\nThe seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics. \n– Understanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\n– Effective communication strategies\n– The importance of self-care\n– Crisis preparation strategies\n– NAMI and community resources \nADDITIONAL RESOURCES …\nThe NAMI Family & Friends companion eBook provides important information about mental health conditions including: conditions and diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\, crisis planning\, resources and more. Register and we’ll send you links where you can download it for free at Amazon and Barnes & Noble where select languages are available for the Kindle\, Nook and compatible ebook apps. \n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-event-nami-family-friends-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
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