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SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Peer Recovery Support Group - Davenport
DESCRIPTION:A group for adults living with a mental health condition. No cost to attend. 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM \nThis group is held in-person at St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Room 208\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport. \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-davenport-3-3-3-2/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group
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/nami-family-support-group-3-3-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T183000
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SUMMARY:Parents and Caregivers of Youth - Family Support Group - 1st Monday
DESCRIPTION:Parents & Caregivers of Youth living with a diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health condition: \nNAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members\, friends\, and caregivers of adults living with a diagnosed  or undiagnosed mental health condition. No registration is required – walk in. NO COST TO ATTEND. \n\nPark on the south side of the building and use the South entrance.\n\n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/parents-and-caregivers-of-youth-family-support-group-1st-monday/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:MercyOne – Genesis West Campus – Sunderbruch Room\, 1351 W. Central Park Ave.\, Davenport\, IA\, 52804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130603
CREATED:20250630T162924Z
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SUMMARY:Family & Friends Seminar - Eldridge
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, 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. It will be held at Scott County Library – Eldridge Branch\, First Amendment Room\, 200 N. 6th Avenue\, Eldridge. \nRegister Now \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\nUnderstanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\nEffective communication strategies\nThe importance of self-care\nCrisis preparation strategies\nNAMI and community resources\n\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-eldridge/
LOCATION:Scott County Library – Eldridge Branch\, 200 North 6th Avenue\, Eldridge\, IA\, 52748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T203000
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SUMMARY:First Day Family to Family Education Program - Rock Island
DESCRIPTION:A free\, eight-session course for family members\, caregivers and friends of an adult loved one living with a mental health condition. It will be held at the YWCA Quad Cities – Rock Island\, 2nd floor conference room\, 513 17th Street\, Rock Island. \nWednesdays from September 3 with last class on Wednesday\, October 22. Learn More \nRegister Today \n\nIf you have trouble registering via this link\, please reach out to Mark Mathews at mark.mathews@namigmv.org.\nIf you are not able to register before the first class\, no worries!  You will be able to sign up manually at the first meeting.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN … \nNAMI’s Family-to-Family education program is a free\, eight-week\, evidence-based class for families and caregivers of individuals dealing with many different mental health conditions\, including: major depression\, anxiety\, bi-polar disorder\, schizophrenia\, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)\, panic disorder\, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\, and borderline personality disorder. \nThe course is taught by trained family members who have chosen to become instructors after being empowered as a result of taking this course. Many family members describe this program as life changing. \nTopics covered include: \n\nFamily response to trauma\nDiagnosis & dealing with critical periods\nSubtypes of mental health conditions and co-occurring brain addictive disorders\nThe biology of the brain\nEmerging scientific discoveries\nProblem solving\nMedication review\nUnderstanding the inner experience of having a mental health condition\nCommunication skills\nSelf-care\nRehabilitation\nServices available\nAdvocacy: fighting stigma
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/first-day-family-to-family-education-program-rock-island/
LOCATION:YWCA Quad Cities\, 513 17th Street\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130603
CREATED:20250630T160944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T160944Z
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SUMMARY:Family & Friends Seminar - Rock Island
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how best to support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. It will be held at the YWCA Quad Cities\, 2nd floor conference room\, 513 17th Street\, Rock Island. \nRegister Now \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\nUnderstanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\nEffective communication strategies\nThe importance of self-care\nCrisis preparation strategies\nNAMI and community resources\n\nADDITIONAL RESOURCES … \nOnce you’ve attended our seminar\, we’ll send you a 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-rock-island/
LOCATION:YWCA Quad Cities\, 513 17th Street\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130603
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T154149Z
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SUMMARY:Family & Friends Seminar - East Moline
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, 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. It will be held at East Moline Public Library\, 745 16th Avenue\, East Moline. \nRegister Now \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\nUnderstanding diagnoses\, treatment and recovery\nEffective communication strategies\nThe importance of self-care\nCrisis preparation strategies\nNAMI and community resources\n\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. \n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/family-friends-seminar-east-moline/
LOCATION:East Moline Public Library\, 745 16th Avenue\, East Moline\, IL\, 61244\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130603
CREATED:20241221T213422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T213422Z
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SUMMARY:Parents and Caregivers of Youth Support Group - 1st Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Register Today. \nVirtual. After registering\, You will receive a system email response with the following information: Zoom Online Meeting Login information. This video meeting is not recorded to ensure your privacy and safety. \nNAMI Support Group Guidelines – our group guidelines provide confidentiality and respect for one another. We use a nationally-developed model to guide our conversation. Our facilitators are trained NAMI education volunteers who all have lived experience supporting a youth living with a mental illness. This a specialized NAMI Family Support Group for caregivers of youth living with or exhibiting symptoms of a mental health condition. Parents\, foster parents\, grandparents and other direct caregivers are welcome to attend. As always\, participation is confidential and there is no cost to attend. \nThanks to the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region for supporting this program. The support group is offered in cooperation with the many agencies working to improve children’s mental health. All caregivers are welcome.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/parents-and-caregivers-of-youth-support-group-11-2/2025-06-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130603
CREATED:20250226T222414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T222414Z
UID:10002436-1744048800-1744057800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:1st Day Family to Family Education Program - Davenport
DESCRIPTION:An free eight-session course for family members\, caregivers and friends of an adult loved one living with a mental health condition. \nMondays from April 7 with last class on Tuesday\, May 27 (due to holiday) 6 to 8:30 p.m. Learn More\nRegister Today \nClass size is limited to (20). As this course is funded by the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region\, residents of Muscatine\, Cedar\, Scott\, Jackson and Clinton counties are given registration priority.  \nSt. Ambrose Center for Health Science Education building is located at the corner of Lombard & Marquette –  near Genesis West.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/1st-day-family-to-family-education-program-davenport/
LOCATION:St. Ambrose University Center for Health Science Education\, 1320 W. Lombard Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130603
CREATED:20250226T220558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T221020Z
UID:10002435-1742839200-1742844600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This is a 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. To be held at St. Ambrose University Center for Health Science Education\, 1320 W. Lombard Street\, Davenport (corner of Marquette & Lombard Street near Genesis West). \nRegister Now \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-4/
LOCATION:St. Ambrose University Center for Health Science Education\, 1320 W. Lombard Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130603
CREATED:20240810T212450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T161440Z
UID:10002432-1740679200-1740684600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar – Rock Island
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-rock-island/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Rock Island Public Library – Watts-Midtown Branch\, 2715 30th Street\, Rock Island\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130603
CREATED:20241105T202942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T213550Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Seminar - Hybrid
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. To be held hybrid – in person and via Zoom at Davenport Public Library – Fairmount Branch\, SCRA Room. \nRegister Through NAMI. \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-hybrid-3/
LOCATION:Davenport Public Library Fairmount Branch\, 3000 N. Fairmount Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Mathews":MAILTO:mark.mathews@namigmv.org
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