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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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T182500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200504T172500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200504T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
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/
LOCATION:IL
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:20260425T235017
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T185500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
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/
LOCATION:IL
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:20260425T235017
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/
LOCATION:IL
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:20260425T235017
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200418T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20200331T202520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T212302Z
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200413T182500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20200401T210032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T210359Z
UID:10001644-1586802300-1586806200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online/Phone Family Support Group
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200413T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20200401T201956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T202629Z
UID:10001640-1586799000-1586802600@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\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-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20200213T215007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T201934Z
UID:10001621-1586282400-1586291400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:DELAYED UNTIL SEPTEMBER. 1st Day Family-to-Family Kewanee
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE GO AHEAD AND REGISTER AND WE’LL CONTACT YOU WITH NEW START DATE.\n\nWho should attend: Family members and/or caregivers supporting a loved one over the age of 18 who lives with a mental health condition. \n\n\n \n\n\nThis 8-week education program is offered at no cost to participants and is nationally developed and federal-agency approved. NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love\, but you’ll also find out that you’re not alone. Recovery is a journey\, and there is hope.\n\n\n \n\n\n This program will run on Tuesday evenings beginning April 7 through May 26 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Online or call our NAMI office at 563-386-7477-x 266 (M-F 10-2). Registration is open until April 14 @ 2 p.m.\n\nAn instructor will contact each registrant for a phone conversation 1-2 weeks before the program begins.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe group setting provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from other family members who have been trained to become instructors as a result of taking this course themselves. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program\, you’ll learn about:\n\n\n \n\n\n*Understanding Mental Health Conditions and Preparing for a Crisis\n\n\n*Getting a Mental Health Diagnosis and Sharing our Stories\n\n\n*Overview of Mental Health Conditions\n\n\n*Treatment Options\n\n\n*Communication Skills and Problem Solving\n\n\n*Empathy and Recovery\n\n\n*Moving Forward\n\n\n\n\n\nMany describe this program as life changing. Join the hundreds of thousands of people who have gained information\, insight\, understanding and empowerment from attending this signature program.\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS: This program is made possible by grants from Henry County Mental Health 708 Board and Henry County Mental Health Alliance. Thank you to our host OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-family-to-family-kewanee/
LOCATION:OSF St. Luke Medical Center\, 1051 W. South Street\, Kewanee\, IL\, 61443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200406T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20200401T205011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T205050Z
UID:10001642-1586194200-1586197800@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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20200309T155347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T201803Z
UID:10001627-1585848600-1585857600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:START DELAYED. NAMI Basics First Day of Class
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 May 7. Childcare and foster parent CEU are available.\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister Online or  call NAMI at 563-386-7477 Ext.266 (M-F\, 10-2) \n\n\nRegistration ends March 30 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\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-basics-first-day-of-class/
LOCATION:Muskie Early Learning Center\, 149 Colorado Street\, Muscatine\, IA\, 52761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20200327T234442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200327T234547Z
UID:10001634-1585681200-1585684800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Online ZOOM meet- NAMI Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Open to family and friends of a loved one living with a mental health condition. \nMoline\, Rock Island and Davenport Facilitators are joining together to offer this special session. This session is open to family supporting both adult and youth living with a mental health condition. \n\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. Will 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/special-session-nami-family-support-group/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20200211T200321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T150227Z
UID:10001619-1584552600-1584561600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:START DATE DELAYED. NAMI Homefront Education Program
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE BEGINNING ON MARCH 18TH. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN STILL PARTICIPATING\, PLEASE STILL REGISTER THROUGH THE LINK AND YOU WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN A START DATE IS SCHEDULED. THANK YOU AND SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE \n. \nNAMI Homefront is a no cost\, six-session education program for family and friends of Military Service Members and Veterans with mental health conditions. It focuses on the unique needs of active duty and veteran communities\, such as post-deployment and post-discharge transitions. \nThe course is designed to help family members understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own well-being. The instructors of this course are also family members who have experience with military culture and know what it is like to have a loved one living with a mental health condition.  Topics include PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury. \nNAMI Homefront is an adaptation of the evidence-based NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program\, which has been used in VA health facilities since the late 1990s. This course was originally created in cooperation with the United States Army. The course is promoted locally by the Iowa Veterans Administration. \nRegister Online or contact the NAMI GMV office at 563-386-7477 Ext.266 (M-F 10-2).\nRegistration deadline is: March 24th at 2:00 pm \nMust Obtain a Visitor Pass\nA visitor request form MUST be completed a couple of days before start of class and turned into the Visitor Center that is located at the Moline (main) Gate in building 23. Open 7 days a week. \nMonday through Friday (6:00 AM to 3:15 PM)\nSaturday and Sunday (7:00 AM to 3:15 PM) \nTo contact the Visitor Center\, call (309)782-0485\, (309)782-0484 or\n(309)782-1337 or email at usarmy.ria.imcom.mbx.usag-access-request@mail.mil. \nA co-instructor will contact all participants before the program starts.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-nami-homefront-education-program/
LOCATION:Rock Island Arsenal\, 1771 East Street\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training,Veterans
GEO:41.4898568;-90.5730713
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rock Island Arsenal 1771 East Street Rock Island IL 61201 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1771 East Street:geo:-90.5730713,41.4898568
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200316T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200316T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20200316T024214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T182724Z
UID:10001628-1584347400-1584383400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED. Parent & Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The support group at UnityPoint Rock Island is cancelled through March 31 due to Coronavirus concerns.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/cancelled-parent-caregiver-support-group/
LOCATION:UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island\, 2701 17th Street - Robert Young Center Access Center\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:41.5096601;-90.5681395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island 2701 17th Street - Robert Young Center Access Center Rock Island IL 61201 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2701 17th Street - Robert Young Center Access Center:geo:-90.5681395,41.5096601
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20200213T214528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T220611Z
UID:10001620-1583049600-1583082000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Now Registering Family-to-Family Kewanee
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend: Family members and/or caregivers supporting a loved one over the age of 18 who lives with a mental health condition. \n\n\nThis 8-week education program is offered at no cost to participants and is nationally developed and federal-agency approved. NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love\, but you’ll also find out that you’re not alone. Recovery is a journey\, and there is hope.\n\n\n This program will run on Tuesday evenings beginning April 7 through May 26 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Onlineor call our NAMI office at 563-386-7477-x 266 (M-F 10-2). Registration is open until April 14 @ 2 p.m.\nAn instructor will contact each registrant for a phone conversation 1-2 weeks before the program begins.\n\n\nThe group setting provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from other family members who have been trained to become instructors as a result of taking this course themselves. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program\, you’ll learn about:\n\n\n*Understanding Mental Health Conditions and Preparing for a Crisis\n\n\n*Getting a Mental Health Diagnosis and Sharing our Stories\n\n\n*Overview of Mental Health Conditions\n\n\n*Treatment Options\n\n\n*Communication Skills and Problem Solving\n\n\n*Empathy and Recovery\n\n\n*Moving Forward\n\n\n\n\n\nMany describe this program as life changing. Join the hundreds of thousands of people who have gained information\, insight\, understanding and empowerment from attending this signature program.\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS: This program is made possible by grants from Henry County Mental Health 708 Board and Henry County Mental Health Alliance. Thank you to our host OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/now-registering-family-to-family-kewanee/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20191115T171828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T225304Z
UID:10001584-1582048800-1582057800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:1st Day Muscatine Family to Family Class
DESCRIPTION:Muscatine Community College beginning February 18. This program will run every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. through April 7. We’ll be using a new 8-week format for this program. All registrants will be contacted 1 to 2 weeks before classes start for a screening and room location. \n\nTo register call Muscatine Community College at UPDATING AND CORRECTING REGISTRATION NUMBERS: Toll Free 1-888-336-3907 or local 563-288-6100.  Course #9088. Registration ends February 25 (up to class 2).\nFor further information\, call our NAMI office at 563-386-7477-x 266 (M-F 10-2).\n\n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-muscatine-family-to-family-class/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20191115T171420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T171420Z
UID:10001583-1580839200-1580848200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:1st Day Blackhawk Family to Family
DESCRIPTION:Blackhawk College beginning February 4. Because this class is funded with Rock Island County funds\, residents of this county will be given registration priority.  This program will run every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. through April 21. All registrants will be contacted 1 to 2 weeks before classes start for a screening and room location. To register call Black Hawk College at 309-796-8223. Registration ends February 11 ( up to class 2). For further information\, call our NAMI office at 563-386-7477-x 266 (M-F 10-2).
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-blackhawk-family-to-family/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20191227T181025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T181025Z
UID:10001597-1577952000-1577984400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Now Enrolling Online Service Member Family Program
DESCRIPTION:Online Course for Service Member Families Starts January 29\nNAMI 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. Free. Confidential.\n\n\nThese online sessions fill quickly. Learn more:  https://www.namigmv.org/find-support/nami-homefront/  
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/now-enrolling-online-service-member-family-program/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190905T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20190610T170737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T170737Z
UID:10001533-1567706400-1567715400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:1st Day of Family to Family Class at Esparanza Center
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend: Family members and caregivers supporting a loved one over the age of 18 who lives with a mental health condition. \nThis 12-week education program will run Thursdays from September 5 through November 21\, 6 to 8:30 p.m. It is offered at no cost to participants. \nThis program is nationally developed and federal-agency approved. A grant from The Rock Island County 708 Mental Health Board makes this program possible. \nAll registrants will be contacted 1 to 2 weeks before classes start by an instructor for a phone screening \n\nRegister Online. \n\nOr call 563-386-7477 ext.266 M-F 10-2. Registration ends September 12 (up to Class 2) if space is available.\nConditions covered are: Depression\, Bi-Polar Disorder\, Schizophrenia\, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder\, Panic Disorder\, Post Traumatic Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.\n\n\nThe program is taught by trained family members who have been trained to become instructors after being empowered as a result of taking this course. Many describe this program as life changing. Join the thousands of families who have gained information\, insight\, understanding and empowerment from attending this signature program. \n\nCourse topics include:\nFamily response to trauma\nDiagnosis & dealing with critical periods\nThe biology of the brain; emerging scientific discoveries\nProblem solving workshops\nMedication review\nUnderstanding the inner experience of living with a mental health condition\nCommunication skills workshop\nSelf-care\nRehabilitation; services available\nAdvocacy; fighting stigma
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-of-family-to-family-class-at-esparanza-center/
LOCATION:Esparanza Center\, 335 5th Avenue\, Moline\, IL\, 61265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:41.5050117;-90.5324659
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Esparanza Center 335 5th Avenue Moline IL 61265 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=335 5th Avenue:geo:-90.5324659,41.5050117
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20190614T002847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T002847Z
UID:10001537-1565271000-1565276400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar at Moline Public Library
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. \nPlease pre-register online at: or 563-386-7477 Ext. 266 (10-2 M-F). This seminar will be held in the Gold Room. \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. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS\nThis seminar is made possible by grants from the Doris & Victor Day Foundation\, Rauch Family Foundation\, Moline Foundation and Rock Island Community Foundation
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-family-friends-seminar-at-moline-public-library/
LOCATION:Moline Public Library\, 3210 41st Street\, 1st Floor Bronze Room\, Moline\, IL\, 61265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:41.481069;-90.478107
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moline Public Library 3210 41st Street 1st Floor Bronze Room Moline IL 61265 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3210 41st Street\, 1st Floor Bronze Room:geo:-90.478107,41.481069
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190716T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20190614T001736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T001736Z
UID:10001536-1563282000-1563287400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Seminar at Family Resources
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. \nPlease pre-register online at:  or 563-386-7477 Ext. 266 (10-2 M-F). This seminar will be held in Building H \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. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER\nThis seminar is made available by a grant from the Regional Development Authority.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-friends-seminar-at-family-resources/
LOCATION:Family Resources\, 2800 Eastern Avenue\, Building A\, Davenport\, IA\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:41.547149;-90.5531027
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Family Resources 2800 Eastern Avenue Building A Davenport IA 52803 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2800 Eastern Avenue\, Building A:geo:-90.5531027,41.547149
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20190306T164850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T000649Z
UID:10001512-1558168200-1558182600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar @ Hope United
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Family & Friends is a free four-hour 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. \nYou may also call 563-386-7477 Ext. 266 (10-2 M-F). \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. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS\nThese seminars are made available by the generosity of our grant partners. In Scott County: The Regional Development Authority. In Rock Island and Henry Counties: The Doris & Victor Day Foundation\, Rauch Family Foundation\, and the Rock Island Community Foundation.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-family-friends-seminar-hope-united/
LOCATION:Hope United Church of Christ\, 3324 41st Street\, Moline\, IL\, 61265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
GEO:41.4793175;-90.4763737
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hope United Church of Christ 3324 41st Street Moline IL 61265 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3324 41st Street:geo:-90.4763737,41.4793175
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20190307T002058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T162357Z
UID:10001513-1556042400-1556051400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:1st Day of Class NAMI Family-to-Family @ St. Paul
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend: Family members and caregivers supporting a loved one over the age of 18 who lives with a mental health condition. \nThis 12-week education program will run through Tuesday July 9th and is offered at no cost to participants. \nThis program is nationally developed and federal-agency approved. A grant from the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region makes this program possible. \nPlease note: this program will run every Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. All registrants will be contacted 1 to 2 weeks before classes start by a co instructor for a phone screening \n\nRegister Online. \n\nOr call 563-386-7477 ext.266 M-F 10-2.\nRegistration ends April 30th (up to Class 2).Conditions covered are: Depression\, Bi-Polar Disorder\, Schizophrenia\, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder\, Panic Disorder\, Post Traumatic Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. \nThe program is taught by trained family members who have been trained to become instructors after being empowered as a result of taking this course. Many describe this program as life changing. Join the thousands of families who have gained information\, insight\, understanding and empowerment from attending this signature program. \nCourse topics include:\nFamily response to trauma\nDiagnosis & dealing with critical periods\nThe biology of the brain; emerging scientific discoveries\nProblem solving workshops\nMedication review\nUnderstanding the inner experience of living with a mental health condition\nCommunication skills workshop\nSelf-care\nRehabilitation; services available\nAdvocacy; fighting stigma \nTHANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSOR: This course is made possible by a grant from the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-of-class-nami-family-to-family-st-paul/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:41.5412589;-90.574772
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Paul Lutheran Church 2136 Brady Street Davenport 52803 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2136 Brady Street:geo:-90.574772,41.5412589
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20190219T183815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T184428Z
UID:10001508-1555405200-1555419600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar @ Vera French.April
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Family & Friends is a free 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease pre-register at  or 563-386-7477 Ext. 266 (M-F 10-2). This event will be held in Vera French Commons Room located at 1441 W. Central Park\, Davenport.\n\n\n\n\n\n\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.- Understanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\n– Effective communication strategies\n– The importance of self-care\n– Crisis preparation strategies\n– NAMI and community resourcesADDITIONAL RESOURCES …\n\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.THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS\n\nThis seminar is made available by a grant from the Regional Development Authority. Thank you to the Vera French Community Mental Health Center for being our Host.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-family-friends-seminar-vera-french-april/
LOCATION:Vera French CMHC\, 1441 W. Central Park Avenue\, Davenport\, IA\, 52804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
GEO:41.5448404;-90.5951464
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vera French CMHC 1441 W. Central Park Avenue Davenport IA 52804 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1441 W. Central Park Avenue:geo:-90.5951464,41.5448404
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235017
CREATED:20190306T162249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T162249Z
UID:10001511-1554746400-1554755400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:1st Day Homefront Class
DESCRIPTION:For Service Member Families supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition such as PTSD\, Traumatic Brain Injury and more. This course is approved by the Veterans Administration under a Memorandum of Understanding with NAMI. We’re working locally with the VA in Iowa City and Quad Cities veterans organizations. \nNAMI Homefront is a no cost\, six session education program for family and friends of Military Service Members and Veterans. It focuses on the unique needs of active duty and veterans communities\, such as post-deployment and post-discharge transitions. The course is designed to help family members understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own well-being. \nThe instructors of this course are also family members who have experience with military culture and know what it is like to have a loved one living with a mental health condition. \nNAMI Homefront is an adaptation of the evidence-based NAMI Family to Family Education Program\, which has been used in VA health facilities since the late 1990s. \n\n  Or contact our office 10-2 M-F at 563-386-7477 ext.266 or coordinator@namigmv.org. Registration deadline is Friday\, April 5th\, 2 p.m. An instructor will contact all participants 1-2 weeks before the program starts.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-homefront-class/
LOCATION:Rock Island Arsenal\, 1771 East Street\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
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SUMMARY:1st Day of NAMI Basics Henry County
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Basics is a no-cost 6-week session program for parents\, foster parents and primary caregivers of adolescents who have shown signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Registration ends Friday April 5 at 2:00 p.m. \nFoster parents in Iowa and Illinois are eligible to obtain credit training hours. (2.5 hours for 6 weeks = 15 hours). \nLearn more: Here \nTo register:   Online  or 563-386-7477 Ext. 266 (M-F  from 10-2).
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-of-nami-basics-henry-county/
LOCATION:Foster Hope – QC Area\, 107 South State Street\, Atkinson\, IL\, 61235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
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