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SUMMARY:1st Day Family to Family Education - Bettendorf
DESCRIPTION:Learn More. Register.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-family-to-family-education-bettendorf/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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SUMMARY:Family & Friends Seminar - Muscatine
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 an in-person event. Boxed\, light supper will be provided so please register. \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/family-friends-seminar-3/
LOCATION:Muscatine Community College\, 152 Colorado St.\, Strahan #8\, Muscatine\, IA\, 52761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/11378/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED FOR WEATHER. Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-15/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
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SUMMARY:Family & Friends Seminar - Bettendorf
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 an in-person event. Boxed\, light supper will be provided so please register. \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/family-friends-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Scott Community College Belmont Campus\, 500 Belmont Road\, Room 1207\, Bettendorf\, IA\, 52722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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SUMMARY:Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-14/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar - Davenport & Virtual
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 hybrid event – please indicate whether you will attend in-person or online when you register. Boxed\, light supper provided for in-person attendees. \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/11247/
LOCATION:Davenport Public Library Fairmount Branch\, 3000 N. Fairmount Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221226T193000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED TONIGHT. NAMI Connection Peer Recovery Support Group
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND \nA group for adults living with a mental health condition. No cost to attend. 4th Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM \nThis group is held in-person at the Butterworth Center – Craft Room\, Lower Level\, @ 1105 8th St.\, Moline. Use parking lot at 8th St. & 11th Ave. \n(If you are looking for an online group\, NAMI Illinois offers virtual groups Monday & Thursday @ 7 p.m. Please follow NAMI Illinois link.) \nWHAT YOU’LL GAIN: \nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community. \nThis group will help you to:\n~See the individual first\, not the condition\n~Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that have environmental triggers\n~Understand that mental illness are traumatic events\n~Aim for better coping skills\n~Find strength in sharing experiences\n~Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination\n~Not judge anyone’s pain\n~Forgive ourselves and reject guilt\n~Embrace humor as healthy\n~Accept that we can not solve every problem \nNAMI Support Groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need. The group is led by trained facilitators who also have a mental health condition.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-connection-peer-recovery-support-group-13/
LOCATION:Butterworth Center\, 1105 8th Street\, Moline\, IL\, 61265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
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SUMMARY:CANCELED FOR WEATHER. Family & Friends Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This is a 60-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 supportBoxed lunch will be provided so please register. \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/family-friends-seminar/
LOCATION:Higher Elevation Ministries\, 4422 W. Locust St.\, Suite B\, Davenport\, IA\, 52804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
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SUMMARY:Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-13/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Your Hosts: \n  \nKathy Patrick                                                       Bettina JC McWilliams \nThis 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 an in-person event. Boxed\, light supper will be provided so please register. \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/nami-family-friends-seminar-17/
LOCATION:New Life Apostolic Church of God\, 218 35th Avenue\, East Moline\, IL\, 61244\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
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SUMMARY:Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-12/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
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SUMMARY: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 an in-person event and we’re working on virtual broadcast capabilities (stay tuned). Boxed\, light supper will be provided so please register. \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/nami-family-friends-seminar-16/
LOCATION:Davenport Public Library Fairmount Branch\, 3000 N. Fairmount Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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SUMMARY:Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-11/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220901T154653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T154653Z
UID:10001887-1663266600-1663270200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-10/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
GEO:41.5412589;-90.574772
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220719T180818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T174209Z
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SUMMARY:Education for Families supporting an Adult with a Mental Illness - Kewanee
DESCRIPTION:Now Registering: an eight-session course for family members\, caregivers and friends of an adult loved one living with a mental health condition. \nLearn More \n(8) Thursday evenings\, September 15 to November 3\, 2022 \nRegister Here. \nThis class will be held in-person in Room #119\, Black Hawk College Community Education Center – Kewanee. \nClass size is limited to (20). As this course is funded by the Henry County Mental Health 708 Board and the Henry County Mental Health Alliance\, residents of Henry and Stark Counties are given registration priority. For further information\, call our NAMI office at 563-386-7477-x 266 (M-F 10-2).
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/education-for-families-supporting-an-adult-with-a-mental-illness-kewanee/
LOCATION:Black Hawk College Community Education Center\, 404 E. 3rd St.\, Kewanee\, IL\, 61443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220731T180303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T180303Z
UID:10001885-1663092000-1663101000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Education for Families supporting an Adult with a Mental Illness - Moline
DESCRIPTION:Now Registering: an eight-session course for family members\, caregivers and friends of an adult loved one living with a mental health condition. \nLearn More \n(8) Tuesday evenings\, September 13 to November 1\, 2022 \nRegister Directly with College beginning 1st week of August. Registration closes September 6. \nPhone 309-796-8223 – Course ID 518. Or Register Online. \nThis class will be held in-person in Room #113\, Sustainable Technologies Building\, Black Hawk College Main Campus. \nClass size is limited to (20). As this course is funded by the Rock Island County Mental Health 708 Board\, residents of Rock Island are given registration priority. For further information\, call our NAMI office at 563-386-7477-x 266 (M-F 10-2).
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/education-for-families-supporting-an-adult-with-a-mental-illness-moline-2/
LOCATION:Black Hawk College\, 6600 34th Ave\, Moline\, IL\, 61265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
GEO:41.4774774;-90.4482304
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Black Hawk College 6600 34th Ave Moline IL 61265 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6600 34th Ave:geo:-90.4482304,41.4774774
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220606T162547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T200021Z
UID:10001881-1660847400-1660851000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-9/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
GEO:41.5412589;-90.574772
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220731T153013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T153013Z
UID:10001884-1660845600-1660851000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar - In Person Kewanee
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 an in-person event following social distancing guidelines. Boxed\, light supper will be provided so please register. \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/nami-family-friends-seminar-in-person-kewanee/
LOCATION:Black Hawk College Community Education Center\, 404 E. 3rd St.\, Kewanee\, IL\, 61443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220719T181237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T180733Z
UID:10001883-1659340800-1659373200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Education for Families Supporting an Adult with Mental Illness
DESCRIPTION:Kewanee Course begins September 15 \nMoline Course begins September 13
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/education-for-families-supporting-an-adult-with-mental-illness-2/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Family training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220606T162115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T195936Z
UID:10001880-1658428200-1658431800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-8/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
GEO:41.5412589;-90.574772
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220606T161615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T195902Z
UID:10001879-1655404200-1655407800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-7/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
GEO:41.5412589;-90.574772
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220427T203028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T203045Z
UID:10001875-1653588000-1653593400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar - In Person Davenport
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 an in-person event following social distancing guidelines. Boxed\, light supper will be provided so please register. \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/nami-family-friends-seminar-in-person-davenport/
LOCATION:Davenport Public Library Downtown\, 321 N. Main Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
GEO:41.5231972;-90.5751184
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Davenport Public Library Downtown 321 N. Main Street Davenport IA 52801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=321 N. Main Street:geo:-90.5751184,41.5231972
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220427T195218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T195218Z
UID:10001871-1652985000-1652988600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-6/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220427T201826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T201929Z
UID:10001874-1652722200-1652725800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Caregiver of Youth Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nThis group is virtual. \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. 1st and 3rd Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  No charge to attendees.\n\n\n\nVirtual option. Please register with button above and we will send you a Zoom link. Your privacy is important to us. No recordings of this group is allowed.\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. 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-caregiver-of-youth-support-group-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220218T184931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T184946Z
UID:10001861-1651687200-1651696200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Education for Families supporting an Adult with a Mental Illness - DeWitt
DESCRIPTION:Now Registering: an eight-session course for family members\, caregivers and friends of an adult loved one living with a mental health condition. \nLearn More \n(8) Wednesday evenings\, May 4 – June 22\, 2022 \nThis class will be held in-person. \nClass size is limited to (20). As this course is funded by the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region\, residents of Jackson\, Clinton\, Scott\, Muscatine and Cedar Counties will have registration priority. Social distancing guidelines will be followed as designated by our host site. \nFor further information\, call our NAMI office at 563-386-7477-x 266 (M-F 10-2).
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/education-for-families-supporting-an-adult-with-a-mental-illness-muscatine-3/
LOCATION:Clinton County Satellite Office\, 226 11th St\, DeWitt\, IA\, 52742
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220427T201359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T201359Z
UID:10001873-1651512600-1651516200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Caregiver of Youth Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nThis group is virtual. \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. 1st and 3rd Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  No charge to attendees.\n\n\n\nVirtual option. Please register with button above and we will send you a Zoom link. Your privacy is important to us. No recordings of this group is allowed.\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. 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-caregiver-of-youth-support-group-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220401T173722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T173722Z
UID:10001868-1650565800-1650569400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family Support Group - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the  3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, Davenport. \nFacilitators are Deb Frick\, Tami Bogosian and Kelly Heilig. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAMI’s mental health support groups are unique for a number of reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport groups are peer-led. A trained facilitator with lived mental illness experience will lead the group using a structured model. This ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have their unique needs met. You are not alone and will never feel that way when you’re here.\nBy sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting\, you will gain hope and develop relationships. You will also gain insight from hearing the challenges and triumphs of others. The group encourages empathy\, productive discussion and a sense of community.\nWe also invite humor where appropriate as laughter is sometimes the best medicine!\nWhile NAMI does not offer counseling\, our support groups are often used to supplement the care you receive from a mental health professional.\n\n\nAs with all of our programs\, support groups are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-support-group-in-person-5/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220404T215919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T220014Z
UID:10001869-1649872800-1649878200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar - DeWitt
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 an in-person event following social distancing guidelines. Boxed\, light supper will be provided so please register. \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/nami-family-friends-seminar-dewitt/
LOCATION:DeWitt Community Library\, 917 5th Avenue\, DeWitt\, IA\, 52742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075151
CREATED:20220401T172926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T172926Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Caregiver of Youth Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nThis group is virtual. \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. 1st and 3rd Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  No charge to attendees.\n\n\n\nVirtual option. Please register with button above and we will send you a Zoom link. Your privacy is important to us. No recordings of this group is allowed.\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. 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-caregiver-of-youth-support-group-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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