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SUMMARY:Life is Beautiful Concert for NAMI
DESCRIPTION:Free will offering. Advance order the concert Tshirt in rust @ https://namibeautiful2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/life-is-beautiful-concert-for-nami-3/
LOCATION:Raccoon Motel\, 315 E. 2nd Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T193000
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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/nami-family-friends-seminar-davenport-virtual-5/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T193000
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SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Peer Recovery Support Group - Moline
DESCRIPTION:A 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 – Orchid Room\, @ 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-16-2/2023-10-23/
LOCATION:Butterworth Center\, 1105 8th Street\, Moline\, IL\, 61265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230726T204046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T204046Z
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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/nami-family-friends-seminar-davenport-virtual-4/
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
GEO:41.5516322;-90.6315951
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T203000
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SUMMARY:1st Day Family to Family Education Program - Geneseo
DESCRIPTION:An eight-session course for family members\, caregivers and friends of an adult loved one living with a mental health condition. \nTuesdays beginning September 19. Learn More\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 County 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/1st-day-family-to-family-education-program-geneseo/
LOCATION:Geneseo Food Pantry\, 620 W. Main Street\, Matthew 25 Center\, Geneseo\, IL\, 61254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230726T172959Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar - Geneseo
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. \nRegister Today. \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-geneseo/
LOCATION:Geneseo Food Pantry\, 620 W. Main Street\, Matthew 25 Center\, Geneseo\, IL\, 61254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230726T171959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T172120Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar - Moline
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. \nRegister by Calling Black Hawk College PaCE Office 309-796-8223. Course #1295. \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-moline/
LOCATION:Black Hawk College STB Building\, 6600—34th Ave.\, Moline\, IL\, 61265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230629T202747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T202747Z
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SUMMARY:Reaching Out: A Pop Punk Fundraiser for NAMI
DESCRIPTION:Reaching Out: A Fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness\n\n\nRaffle starts @ 5:30 p.m. featuring acoustic artist. $10 cover starts at 9 p.m. featuring the Musical Act of Fueled by Emo — Chicagoland’s premier pop punk & Emo cover band. Proceeds benefit NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley’s free mental health education and support programs.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/reaching-out-a-pop-punk-fundraiser-for-nami/
LOCATION:Missipi Brewing Company\, 107 Iowa Avenue\, Muscatine\, IA\, 52761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230726T173655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T173655Z
UID:10002030-1690876800-1690909200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family of Adult Education Program Registration Now Open
DESCRIPTION:Now scheduling for Moline and Geneseo beginning in September. Learn More.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-of-adult-education-program-registration-now-open/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230518T163156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T163156Z
UID:10002025-1690480800-1690486200@www.namigmv.org
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/nami-family-friends-seminar-davenport-virtual-3/
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
GEO:41.5516322;-90.6315951
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230629T202232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T202232Z
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SUMMARY:QC Memes & Soultru and Friends benefit for NAMI
DESCRIPTION:An All Ages Event until 10 p.m.\nRiplak Entertainment presents w/ Soultru and friends and Quad City memes: Whoooooo! A night of music and comedy benefiting NAMI’s free mental health education & support programs. Free will donation. Doors 6:30. Show 7:30
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/qc-memes-soultru-and-friends-benefit-for-nami/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230509T222005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T222005Z
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SUMMARY:Journaling for Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Jodie Toohey is the author of nine books – three poetry\, four fiction\, and one non-fiction. \nTuesday\, June 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. \nBettendorf Public Library \n2950 Learning Campus Drive\, Bettendorf \nInvest 90 minutes in your well-being. Journaling provides real benefits for your mental health. There’s plenty of scientific evidence that proves journaling reduces stress\, improves memory\, and helps you regulate emotions. \nAuthor Jodie Toohey will show you how to use your senses as a framework for writing. She will introduce you to the “free-writing style” and guide you as you try several writing exercises. We’ll leave time for a robust discussion at the end of the seminar.  \nCome prepared with a journal\, paper\, and something to write with. This event is free and made possible through the support of the Bettendorf Public Library
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/journaling-for-mental-wellness-2/
LOCATION:Bettendorf Public Library\, 2950 Learning Campus Drive\, Bettendorf\, 52722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach,Peer training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
GEO:41.5527364;-90.5009777
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230509T220515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T220515Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting. "Broken Like Me" Author Joseph Reid
DESCRIPTION:Register Today.\n\nJoseph Reid\, author of “Broken Like Me” brings a powerful mix of personal experience and easy-to-use tools for living with a with mental illness.\n\nHe has been hospitalized for depression three times. He will share his Four Words to Move Forward on how to communicate with professionals and loved ones when you are emotionally at rock bottom and teaches how to “You-utilize” your own unique talents and abilities to get moving in the right direction.\n\nThis presentation is created to normalize the discussion around mental health. It is designed for those who struggle with a mental illness and for those who find themselves going through a period of life where they are feeling broken … like him.\n\nThis event is free to NAMI GMV members. All others $5 online or at the door. Books available for purchase $15 and author will sign. Presentation starts promptly at 6 p.m. with Q&A at 6:45 p.m. Book signing 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/annual-meeting-broken-like-me-author-joseph-reid/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training,Peer training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
GEO:41.5412589;-90.574772
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230424T221703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T223800Z
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SUMMARY:Life is Beautiful Concert for NAMI
DESCRIPTION:This is a day of music and art to help raise money for the local affiliate of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) with feature performances from\nRezinator\nTed Ed Fred\nCentaur Noir\nAubs.\nPlunkett\nMo Carter\nand hosted by comedian Tori House\n\nWe’d appreciate a donation for anyone attending. But if you are suffering and needing help come on down. Don’t worry about cover and there will be no questions asked.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/life-is-beautiful-concert-for-nami-2/
LOCATION:Raccoon Motel\, 315 E. 2nd Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230423T195038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T195038Z
UID:10001965-1685037600-1685043000@www.namigmv.org
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/nami-family-friends-seminar-davenport-virtual-2/
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
GEO:41.5516322;-90.6315951
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230423T200902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T200902Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar - Clinton\, IA
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. \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-clinton-ia/
LOCATION:Clinton Public Library\, 306 8th Avenue South\, Clinton\, IA\, 52732\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081303
CREATED:20230304T210559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T171403Z
UID:10001963-1682863200-1682870400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Movie "The Son" - Sony Pictures Classics
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS – Register Today \nFREE tickets to NAMI members\, 2023 NAMIWalks Team Captains & students with valid school IDs. All others – $5 online or at the door. \n\nJoin NAMI to receive free tickets\nBecome a 2023 NAMIWalks Team Captain to receive free tickets\n\n \nNAMI and St. Ambrose Graduate Student Government Association join with Sony Pictures Classics to bring awareness of issues raised in a new movie “The Son.” Starring Hugh Jackman\, Laura Dern\, Vanessa Kirby\, Zen McGrath and Anthony Hopkins.\n\nThis is a story of a family torn apart by divorce and a boy who shows troubling signs of mental illness and an inability to cope. Millions of real families face similar situations every year\, but too often they don’t recognize the warning signs. Find resources:\n\nJoin us for a Q&A afterwards.\nSt. Ambrose counselors will be available.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/sunday-movie-the-son-sony-pictures-classics/
LOCATION:Rogalski Center\, St. Ambrose Univ.\, 518 W. Locust St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member event,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
GEO:41.5399906;-90.5818333
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20230423T153716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T161154Z
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SUMMARY:Soultru & Friends Concert for Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nRiplak Entertainment and the Hilltop Drop present the first in a monthly concert series benefitting NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Mississippi Valley and featuring Soultru and Friends. This first concert is Friday\, April 28 at the Hilltop Drop\, 1514 N. Harrison St.\, Davenport. Doors open at 7 p.m. for ages 21 and up. Cost is a freewill donation at the door. \nSoultru\, Jim Swim\, Jordan XO and Boe Swanson will perform\, and there will be a silent auction and raffle prizes. Soultru’s music has been described as acoustic soul with hip-hop influences. \nNAMI Greater Mississippi Valley provides free\, nationally developed mental health education and support programs to those living with a mental health condition\, and their families and friends.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/soultru-friends-concert-for-mental-wellness/
LOCATION:Hilltop Drop\, 1514 N. Harrison St.\, Davenport\, IA\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20221215T232854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T232854Z
UID:10001918-1680112800-1680121800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:1st Day Family to Family Education - Clinton
DESCRIPTION:Learn More. Register.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-family-to-family-education-clinton/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20230216T191111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T191111Z
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SUMMARY:Sharing Hope: Black Families & Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:A 60-minute presentation with remarks afterwards by Rev. Troy Lockhart\, Higher Elevation Ministries. \nFor families engaging in conversations about mental health and wellness\, leading with empathy and compassion is critical. This presentation is intended to help families engage in healthy dialogue while learning how to care for their personal mental health and that of their families. \nNAMI Presentation at Noon with Kathy Patrick and Joseph Obleton. Rev. Troy Lockhart speaks at 1 p.m. \nDoors open at 11 a.m. for •free haircuts •pantry open •clothing closet •raffle \nFree Box lunch with registration. Register Now. \n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/sharing-hope-black-families-mental-wellness/
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:20230323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20230130T195137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T195137Z
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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/nami-family-friends-seminar-davenport-virtual/
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
GEO:41.5516322;-90.6315951
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20221216T003142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T003357Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar - Clinton
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 provided for attendees – 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-clinton/
LOCATION:Clinton Community College\, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard\, Classroom 127\, Clinton\, IA\, 52732\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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:20230307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20221215T232633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T232633Z
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SUMMARY:1st Day Family to Family Education - Muscatine
DESCRIPTION:Learn More. Register.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-family-to-family-education-muscatine/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20221215T211729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T170122Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Peer Recovery Support Group - Moline
DESCRIPTION:A 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-15/
LOCATION:Butterworth Center\, 1105 8th Street\, Moline\, IL\, 61265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20221215T232313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T233205Z
UID:10001916-1677520800-1677529800@www.namigmv.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20221215T203252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T233544Z
UID:10001906-1677002400-1677007800@www.namigmv.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20221215T213234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T213347Z
UID:10001911-1676572200-1676575800@www.namigmv.org
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
GEO:41.5412589;-90.574772
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20221215T212754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T205107Z
UID:10001910-1676572200-1676575800@www.namigmv.org
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
GEO:41.5412589;-90.574772
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20221215T202355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T233753Z
UID:10001905-1675706400-1675711800@www.namigmv.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081304
CREATED:20221215T231846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T231846Z
UID:10001915-1675238400-1675270800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Now Registering for Family of Adult Education
DESCRIPTION:We have a schedule for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. \n\nBettendorf starts February 27\nMuscatine starts March 7\nClinton starts March 29\n\nLearn More. Register.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/now-registering-for-family-of-adult-education-2/
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