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SUMMARY:Registration Deadline NAMI Homefront at RI Arsenal ASC HQ
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\n\n\nOr contact our office 10-2 M-F at 563-386-7477 Ext. 266.\n\nRegistration 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/registration-deadline-nami-homefront-at-ri-arsenal-asqc-hq/
LOCATION:Rock Island Arsenal\, 1771 East Street\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:41.4898568;-90.5730713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T135909Z
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SUMMARY:Graduation Day Family to  Family Bettendorf
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Family-to-Family Class is free to family members and caregivers who have a loved one 18 or older living with a serious mental health condition. This is a nationally-developed program delivered locally by trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental illness.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/graduation-day-family-to-family-bettendorf-2/
LOCATION:Heritage Church Bettendorf\, 2700 Middle Road\, Bettendorf\, IA\, 52722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20181227T031243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T031243Z
UID:10001490-1553436000-1553445000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:1st Day NAMI Basics Education Program
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. Course runs through May 5 (skipping Easter Sunday). Registration ends Friday March 22 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). \nThis program is taught by trained parents/caregivers who have similar lived experiences of their own children\, allowing families to connect\, learn and empower themselves to overcome new challenges. This program is offered in part from a Thiesen’s More for Your Community Grant. \nCourse Elements Include:\n~ The biology of the brain\n~The latest research advances in treatment and an overview of treatment options\n~The impact of a child’s mental health condition on the rest of the family\n~ An overview of the systems of care for children and teens living with a mental health condition \nTo register: Please call our office at 563-386-7477 ext.266 or online: 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-nami-basics-education-program/
LOCATION:CASI – Center for Active Seniors\, 1035 W. Kimberly Road\, Davenport\, IA\, 52806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:41.5593944;-90.5876906
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CASI – Center for Active Seniors 1035 W. Kimberly Road Davenport IA 52806 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1035 W. Kimberly Road:geo:-90.5876906,41.5593944
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20181227T024501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T170211Z
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SUMMARY:1st Day of Class - Family to Family - Clinton
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 Monday June 3rd 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 Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. All registrants will be contacted 1 to 2 weeks before classes start for a phone screening and location directions. \nTo register\, please call 1-800-850-5440 for course # 3813 or go online:  Registration ends March 25th ( up to class 2). \nConditions 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 chosen 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-family-to-family-clinton/
LOCATION:Clinton Community College\, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard\, Classroom 127\, Clinton\, IA\, 52732\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:41.8344982;-90.2119371
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clinton Community College 1000 Lincoln Boulevard Classroom 127 Clinton IA 52732 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Lincoln Boulevard\, Classroom 127:geo:-90.2119371,41.8344982
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20190307T002724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T144839Z
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SUMMARY:Now Registering 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 Tuesdays April 23 to July 9. It 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 an instructor for a phone screening. \n\nRegister Online. \n\n\nOr call 563-386-7477 ext.266 M-F 10-2.\n\nRegistration ends April 30 (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/now-registering-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T180028Z
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SUMMARY:Now Registering Homefront @ RI Arsenal ASQC HQ
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/now-registering-homefront-ri-arsenal-asqc-hq/
LOCATION:New Location\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20181031T191355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T191355Z
UID:10001481-1552118400-1552132800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends @ 1st Presbyterian
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.  \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 cover the following topics: \nUnderstanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\nEffective communication strategies\nThe importance of self-care\nCrisis preparation strategies\nNAMI 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. 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\nAmazon\nBarnes & Noble\nCompressed Epub or Mobi files (English)\nCompressed Epub or Mobi files (Arabic\, Chinese\, Farsi\, Korean\, and Viet\n\nThank You to these Community Partners\nThese seminars are possible by the generosity of our grant partners – Thank You! In Scott County: The Regional Development Authority. In Rock Island and Henry Counties: The Doris & Victor Day Foundation\, The Moline Foundation\, Rauch Family Foundation\, and Rock Island Community Foundation.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-family-friends-1st-presbyterian/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 1702 Iowa Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20181017T182045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T183503Z
UID:10001476-1550311200-1550325600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar @ Foster Hope
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. Please pre-register \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. \nUnderstanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\nEffective communication strategies\nThe importance of self-care\nCrisis preparation strategies\nNAMI 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. 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\nAmazon\nBarnes & Noble\nCompressed Epub or Mobi files (English)\nCompressed Epub or Mobi files (Arabic\, Chinese\, Farsi\, Korean\, and Vietnamese)\n\nThank You to these Community Partners\nThese seminars are possible by the generosity of our grant partners – Thank You! In Scott County: The Regional Development Authority. In Rock Island and Henry Counties: The Doris & Victor Day Foundation\, The Moline Foundation\, Rauch Family Foundation\, and Rock Island Community Foundation.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-family-friends-seminar-foster-hope/
LOCATION:Foster Hope – QC Area\, 107 South State Street\, Atkinson\, IL\, 61235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20181227T020940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T225210Z
UID:10001485-1549962000-1549976400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED. NAMI Family & Friends Seminar @ Vera French Commons
DESCRIPTION:Sorry -the weather is getting the best of us! Stay safe and warm everyone.\n\nNAMI 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\nPlease pre-register at  or 563-386-7477 Ext. 266 (M-F 10-2).This event will be held in Vera French Commons located at 1441 W. Central Park\, Davenport.\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 …\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 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-commons/
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:20190205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20181227T031525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T154929Z
UID:10001491-1549353600-1549386000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Now Registering NAMI Basics Program - Davenport
DESCRIPTION:Begins Sunday March 24- from 2 to 4:30 p.m.b \nNAMI 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. Course runs through May 5 (skipping Easter Sunday). Registration ends Friday March 22 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). \nThis program is taught by trained parents/caregivers who have similar lived experiences of their own children\, allowing families to connect\, learn and empower themselves to overcome new challenges. This program is offered in part from a Thiesen’s More for Your Community Grant. \nCourse Elements Include:\n~ The biology of the brain\n~The latest research advances in treatment and an overview of treatment options\n~The impact of a child’s mental health condition on the rest of the family\n~ An overview of the systems of care for children and teens living with a mental health condition \nTo register: Please call our office at 563-386-7477 ext.266 or online: 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/now-registering-nami-basics-program/
LOCATION:CASI – Center for Active Seniors\, 1035 W. Kimberly Road\, Davenport\, IA\, 52806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:41.5593944;-90.5876906
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20181227T030350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T030350Z
UID:10001489-1549353600-1549386000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Now Registering Family to Family - Clinton
DESCRIPTION:Instructors will call 1-2 weeks prior to start of class. \nClinton class begins March 4. Register 1-800-850-5440 for course # 3813 or go online:  . Registration ends March 11 if seats are available. \nWho should attend: Family members and caregivers supporting a loved one over the age of 18 who lives with a mental health condition. \n\n\n\nConditions 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 chosen 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 PARTNER: The Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region grant makes this course possible.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/now-registering-family-to-family-clinton/
LOCATION:Clinton Community College\, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard\, Classroom 127\, Clinton\, IA\, 52732\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
GEO:41.8344982;-90.2119371
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clinton Community College 1000 Lincoln Boulevard Classroom 127 Clinton IA 52732 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Lincoln Boulevard\, Classroom 127:geo:-90.2119371,41.8344982
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190131T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20190130T204540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T204540Z
UID:10001504-1548957600-1548961200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled this evening - Heritage Family to Family
DESCRIPTION:Yup – it’s still cold and we want you to stay home! See you next week
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/cancelled-this-evening-heritage-family-to-family/
LOCATION:Heritage Church Bettendorf\, 2700 Middle Road\, Bettendorf\, IA\, 52722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20181105T134721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T224837Z
UID:10001482-1548766800-1548777600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED FOR WEATHER. NAMI Family and Friends - January 2019
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. Please pre-register \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. \nUnderstanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\nEffective communication strategies\nThe importance of self-care\nCrisis preparation strategies\nNAMI 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. 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\nAmazon\nBarnes & Noble\nCompressed Epub or Mobi files (English)\nCompressed Epub or Mobi files (Arabic\, Chinese\, Farsi\, Korean\, and Viet\n\nThank You to these Community Partners\nThese seminars are possible by the generosity of our grant partners – Thank You! In Scott County: The Regional Development Authority. In Rock Island and Henry Counties: The Doris & Victor Day Foundation\, The Moline Foundation\, Rauch Family Foundation\, and Rock Island Community Foundation.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/3304/
LOCATION:CASI – Center for Active Seniors\, 1035 W. Kimberly Road\, Davenport\, IA\, 52806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
GEO:41.5593944;-90.5876906
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CASI – Center for Active Seniors 1035 W. Kimberly Road Davenport IA 52806 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1035 W. Kimberly Road:geo:-90.5876906,41.5593944
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20181018T135707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T213733Z
UID:10001477-1547748000-1547757000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:First Day of Class for Family to Family Bettendorf
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Family-to-Family Class is free to family members and caregivers who have a loved one 18 or older living with a serious mental health condition. This is a nationally-developed program delivered locally by trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental illness. \n12-week class January 17 to April 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Church Bettendorf Campus. Registrations may be accepted through Class 2 (January 24) if space is still available. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/first-day-of-class-for-family-to-family-bettendorf/
LOCATION:Heritage Church Bettendorf\, 2700 Middle Road\, Bettendorf\, IA\, 52722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034700
CREATED:20181227T025946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T025946Z
UID:10001488-1546588800-1546621200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Now Registering: Family to Family Classes
DESCRIPTION:Now Registering for Bettendorf and Clinton. Instructors will call 1-2 weeks prior to start of class. \nBettendorf begins January 17. Register https://namigmv.z2systems.com/np/clients/namigmv/eventRegistration.jsp?event=58& or 563-386-7477 Ext. 266 M-F 10-2. Registration closes on Class 2 (January 24) if seats available. \nClinton begins March 4. Register 1-800-850-5440 for course # 3813 or go online:  . Registration ends March 11th \nWho should attend: Family members and caregivers supporting a loved one over the age of 18 who lives with a mental health condition. \n\n\n\nConditions 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 chosen 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 \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/now-registering-family-to-family-classes/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Family training
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