Tag: NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley

Now Registering NAMI Basics Program – Davenport

Begins Sunday March 24- from 2 to 4:30 p.m.b

NAMI Basics is a no-cost 6-week session program for parents, foster parents and primary caregivers of adolescents who have shown signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Course runs through May 5 (skipping Easter Sunday). Registration ends Friday March 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Foster parents in Iowa and Illinois are eligible to obtain credit training hours. (2.5 hours for 6 weeks = 15 hours).

This program is taught by trained parents/caregivers who have similar lived experiences of their own children, allowing families to connect, learn and empower themselves to overcome new challenges. This program is offered in part from a Thiesen’s More for Your Community Grant.

Course Elements Include:
~ The biology of the brain
~The latest research advances in treatment and an overview of treatment options
~The impact of a child’s mental health condition on the rest of the family
~ An overview of the systems of care for children and teens living with a mental health condition

To register: Please call our office at 563-386-7477 ext.266 or online: 

1st Day NAMI Basics Education Program

NAMI Basics is a no-cost 6-week session program for parents, foster parents and primary caregivers of adolescents who have shown signs or symptoms of a mental health condition. Course runs through May 5 (skipping Easter Sunday). Registration ends Friday March 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Foster parents in Iowa and Illinois are eligible to obtain credit training hours. (2.5 hours for 6 weeks = 15 hours).

This program is taught by trained parents/caregivers who have similar lived experiences of their own children, allowing families to connect, learn and empower themselves to overcome new challenges. This program is offered in part from a Thiesen’s More for Your Community Grant.

Course Elements Include:
~ The biology of the brain
~The latest research advances in treatment and an overview of treatment options
~The impact of a child’s mental health condition on the rest of the family
~ An overview of the systems of care for children and teens living with a mental health condition

To register: Please call our office at 563-386-7477 ext.266 or online: 

Now Registering Family to Family – Clinton

Instructors will call 1-2 weeks prior to start of class.

Clinton class begins March 4. Register 1-800-850-5440 for course # 3813 or go online:  . Registration ends March 11 if seats are available.

Who should attend: Family members and caregivers supporting a loved one over the age of 18 who lives with a mental health condition.

Conditions covered are: Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.

The program is taught by trained family members who have chosen to become instructors after being empowered as a result of taking this course. Many describe this program as life changing. Join the thousands of families who have gained information, insight, understanding and empowerment from attending this signature program.

Course topics include:
Family response to trauma
Diagnosis & dealing with critical periods
The biology of the brain; emerging scientific discoveries
Problem solving workshops
Medication review
Understanding the inner experience of living with a mental health condition
Communication skills workshop
Self-care
Rehabilitation; services available
Advocacy; fighting stigma

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER: The Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region grant makes this course possible.

Now Registering: Family to Family Classes

Now Registering for Bettendorf and Clinton. Instructors will call 1-2 weeks prior to start of class.

Bettendorf begins January 17. Register https://namigmv.z2systems.com/np/clients/namigmv/eventRegistration.jsp?event=58& or 563-386-7477 Ext. 266 M-F 10-2. Registration closes on Class 2 (January 24) if seats available.

Clinton begins March 4. Register 1-800-850-5440 for course # 3813 or go online:  . Registration ends March 11th

Who should attend: Family members and caregivers supporting a loved one over the age of 18 who lives with a mental health condition.

Conditions covered are: Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.

The program is taught by trained family members who have chosen to become instructors after being empowered as a result of taking this course. Many describe this program as life changing. Join the thousands of families who have gained information, insight, understanding and empowerment from attending this signature program.

Course topics include:
Family response to trauma
Diagnosis & dealing with critical periods
The biology of the brain; emerging scientific discoveries
Problem solving workshops
Medication review
Understanding the inner experience of living with a mental health condition
Communication skills workshop
Self-care
Rehabilitation; services available
Advocacy; fighting stigma

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSOR: This course is made possible by a grant from the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region

 

1st Day of Class – Family to Family – Clinton

Who should attend: Family members and caregivers supporting a loved one over the age of 18 who lives with a mental health condition.

This 12-week education program will run through Monday June 3rd is offered at no cost to participants.

This program is nationally developed and federal agency approved. A grant from the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region makes this program possible.

Please note: this program will run every Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. All registrants will be contacted 1 to 2 weeks before classes start for a phone screening and location directions.

To register, please call 1-800-850-5440 for course # 3813 or go online:  Registration ends March 25th ( up to class 2).

Conditions covered are: Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.

The program is taught by trained family members who have chosen to become instructors after being empowered as a result of taking this course. Many describe this program as life changing. Join the thousands of families who have gained information, insight, understanding and empowerment from attending this signature program.

Course topics include:
Family response to trauma
Diagnosis & dealing with critical periods
The biology of the brain; emerging scientific discoveries
Problem solving workshops
Medication review
Understanding the inner experience of living with a mental health condition
Communication skills workshop
Self-care
Rehabilitation; services available
Advocacy; fighting stigma

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSOR: This course is made possible by a grant from the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region

CANCELLED. Quarterly Volunteer & Leadership Meeting

Sorry -the weather is getting the best of us! Stay safe and warm everyone.

 

Join us in Hall 4 at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd. in Davenport, IA 52806

Everyone welcome that would like to become a volunteer.

Also,
We are currently looking for candidates in the areas of:
• Family Support Group Facilitators – additional team for Scott County
• NAMI Homefront Instructors – Rock Island and Scott Counties
• Basics Instructors for UnityPoint Intensive Outpatient Program, Rock Island
• Family-to-Family Instructors: Cedar, Muscatine, Scott, Clinton & Jackson Counties

Contact Education Coordinator Vicki Walters for details and instructor/facilitator/volunteer applications @ education@namigmv.org

PLEASE! Go to:  by Friday 8th at 2:00 pm to RSVP if you will be attending for a lite supper that will be provided.