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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:20241217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20240719T162320Z
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UID:10002322-1734460200-1734465600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Parents and Caregivers of Youth Support Group - 3rd 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-3rd-tuesday/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training,Support Group Facilitators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20221215T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T215847Z
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SUMMARY:Education for Adults Living with a condition
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Johnson County is offering a free education program on Wednesday evenings begin January 11 via Zoom. Hurry – registration is limited.  Learn More.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/education-for-adults-living-with-a-condition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Peer training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220418T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20220401T173313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T173313Z
UID:10001867-1650303000-1650306600@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-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20220401T172926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T172926Z
UID:10001866-1649093400-1649097000@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-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20220201T181836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T190521Z
UID:10001860-1645869600-1645875000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Seminar - 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 seminar is presented via Zoom. No videotaping of seminar is allowed. Please register and the system will immediately send you Zoom link. \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-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20211101T160749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T160749Z
UID:10001839-1638612000-1638617400@www.namigmv.org
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 a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \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-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210410T214703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T154916Z
UID:10001805-1637694000-1637697600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Facilitators are Deb Frick and Tami Bogosian. \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\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. \n\nPhone or login credentials will be sent to you immediately after registration.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Vernon":MAILTO:coordinator@namigmv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210410T214210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T214210Z
UID:10001804-1635274800-1635278400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Facilitators are Deb Frick and Tami Bogosian. \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\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. \n\nPhone or login credentials will be sent to you immediately after registration.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210916T230031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T230031Z
UID:10001837-1634983200-1634988600@www.namigmv.org
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 a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \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-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210617T214935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T183803Z
UID:10001832-1634284800-1634403600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Illinois State Conference
DESCRIPTION:https://namiillinois.org/ahealingstateofmind/ \n\n\nGet out your calendars and mark down the dates October 15 – 16 for the NAMI Illinois 2021 Virtual State Conference: A Healing State of Mind: From Crisis to Recovery for All. In the spirit of inclusivity\, we’re embracing the virtual format again this year so that anyone\, anywhere in Illinois can attend easily. A full complement of sessions will include presentations on topics such as Family Matters: Mental Health at School\, at Home\, and at Work; Building the NAMI Movement; Tools for Mental Wellness and Recovery; A Stronger\, More Inclusive System; and more.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-illinois-state-conference-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Outreach
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20211002T184542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T185149Z
UID:10001838-1633075200-1637341200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Quad Cities Regional Services for Veterans Project
DESCRIPTION:QC RSVP Online Survey flyer FINAL \nNAMI supports Service Member Families and we will be participating in the Quad Cities Community Veterans Engagement Board virtual event. This is an extraordinary event – only available in a few locations. Cut the red tape\, find solutions to veterans issues.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/quad-cities-regional-services-for-veterans-project/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach,Veterans
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Gallagher":MAILTO:ExecDir@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210410T213859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T213859Z
UID:10001803-1632855600-1632859200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Facilitators are Deb Frick and Tami Bogosian. \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\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. \n\nPhone or login credentials will be sent to you immediately after registration.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210824T211605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T211605Z
UID:10001836-1632564000-1632569400@www.namigmv.org
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 a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \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-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210410T213455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T213455Z
UID:10001802-1629831600-1629835200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Facilitators are Deb Frick and Tami Bogosian. \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\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. \n\nPhone or login credentials will be sent to you immediately after registration.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210528T165856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T165856Z
UID:10001828-1628330400-1628335800@www.namigmv.org
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 a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \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. \nSponsored this month by our friends at the Muscatine Health Support Granting Fund and Muscatine Department of Public Health. \n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-family-friends-seminar-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210410T212643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T212643Z
UID:10001801-1627412400-1627416000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Facilitators are Deb Frick and Tami Bogosian. \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\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. \n\nPhone or login credentials will be sent to you immediately after registration.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210528T165051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T165144Z
UID:10001827-1626199200-1626204600@www.namigmv.org
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 a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \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-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210410T212306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T212306Z
UID:10001800-1624388400-1624392000@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Facilitators are Deb Frick and Tami Bogosian. \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\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. \n\nPhone or login credentials will be sent to you immediately after registration.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210507T194645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T194645Z
UID:10001825-1622743200-1622748600@www.namigmv.org
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 a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \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. \nHosted this month by our friends at The Rock Island Public Library. \n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-family-friends-seminar-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210410T211756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T211756Z
UID:10001799-1621969200-1621972800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Facilitators are Deb Frick and Tami Bogosian. \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\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. \n\nPhone or login credentials will be sent to you immediately after registration.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-family-support-group-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210318T195300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T195300Z
UID:10001797-1620930600-1620934200@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:IOOV at Davenport Public Library
DESCRIPTION:In Our Own Voice presenter Danielle tells her story via Davenport Public Library virtual presentation at 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/ioov-at-davenport-public-library/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IOOV
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210303T212159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T212159Z
UID:10001744-1620468000-1620473400@www.namigmv.org
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 a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-family-friends-seminar-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210317T224714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T211245Z
UID:10001794-1619550000-1619553600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Facilitators are Deb Frick and Tami Bogosian. \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\nWe are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Register Here. \n\nPhone or login credentials will be sent to you immediately after registration.
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/virtual-family-support-group/2021-04-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210318T003101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T003101Z
UID:10001796-1619461800-1619465400@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual NAMI Connection Peer Recovery Support Group
DESCRIPTION:A group for adults living with a mental health condition. No cost to attend. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM \nThis group is virtual for the time being – replacing the in-person meeting at the Butterworth Education Center\, Moline.  Please register and we’ll send you video conferencing login in information.  For your privacy\, no videotaping of meeting is allowed. \nRegister Now. \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/virtual-nami-connection-peer-recovery-support-group-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Peer training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210318T002622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T002622Z
UID:10001795-1618252200-1618255800@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Virtual NAMI Connection Peer Recovery Support Group
DESCRIPTION:A group for adults living with a mental health condition. No cost to attend. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM \nThis group is virtual for the time being – replacing the in-person meeting at the Butterworth Education Center\, Moline.  Please register and we’ll send you video conferencing login in information.  For your privacy\, no videotaping of meeting is allowed. \nRegister Now. \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/virtual-nami-connection-peer-recovery-support-group-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Peer training
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210402T211824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T211824Z
UID:10001798-1618164000-1618167600@www.namigmv.org
SUMMARY:Life is Beautiful Concert Session#2
DESCRIPTION:Local artists raise awareness and funds for NAMI’s no-cost family education programs. Join us livestream at 6 p.m. for a free Life is Beautiful Concert for NAMI. \nLivestream from Heartland Connections Facebook or NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley Facebook \nFeaturing a rockabilly sound from The Memphis Dives
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/life-is-beautiful-concert-session2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Outreach
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153042
CREATED:20210303T211605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210321T020829Z
UID:10001743-1618048800-1618054200@www.namigmv.org
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 a virtual event via Zoom video conferencing. We are taking steps for your online privacy and safety. We ask that you register providing minimum basic information. No recording of these video meetings are allowed. Login link and meeting ID sent to you upon registration. Phone only is an option\, but not recommended. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.namigmv.org/event/nami-family-friends-seminar-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family training,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Edge":MAILTO:education@namigmv.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR