NAMI Franklin County Resources
WHAT IS NAMI?
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. We are comprised of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and volunteers who work in communities across the country to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. NAMI relies on memberships, gifts and contributions to support our important work of education, support and advocacy.
The NAMI CGM MISSION
“To improve the quality of life, to ensure respect and dignity for persons in Clark, Greene and Madison Counties living with mental illness and to support their families.
NAMI DROP-IN CENTERS
NAMI Vernon
Center, 222 East St., Springfield, OH
45505 open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Various activities, arts and crafts,
hygiene clinic, big screen TV. Breakfast and lunch daily. 937-322-5600. Masks
worn appropriately and physical distancing required.
NAMI Lighthouse, 550-554 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324. Closed indefinitely due to the space not meeting CDC guidelines for physical distancing.
NAMI SIGNATURE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
NAMI Ending
the Silence: Ending the Silence is a 50-minute
virtual program designed for middle and high school audiences. Presented by a
trained two-person team, including an individual who relates to the student
population, by sharing their own journey with a diagnosable mental health
condition.
NAMI Family-to-Family: Family-to-Family is an 8-week evidence-based program taught by family members, for family members of persons living with mental illness.
NAMI Family and Friends: A 90” program taught virtually by family members for family or friends of persons living with mental illness. Serves as a Mental Health 101 for service clubs, churches, work places and other community groups, utilizing material from Family to Family.
NAMI Homefront: Homefront is a free, 6-session online educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.
NAMI Faithnet: Faithnet is an interfaith resource network of NAMI members, friends, clergy and congregations of all faith traditions who wish to encourage welcoming, caring congregations as well as to promote the vital role of spirituality in the recovery of many who live with mental health conditions, those for whom faith is a key component. “Bridges of Hope” is a free one-hour presentation. Contact us to set a date!
NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS
NAMI Family Support Group: A
free peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of
individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and
successes of others facing similar situations.
2nd
and 4th Thursday of each month
7-8:30 p.m.,
Virtually on Zoom
Contact kathryn@namicgm.org for
link. Or call 937-322-5600.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group: A
free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. Gain
insight from the challenges and successes of others like you. The groups are
led by NAMI-trained facilitators who have lived experience.
Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
6:30-8
p.m., Virtually on Zoom
Contact paul@namicgm.org for the link. Or call 937-322-5600.
NAMI ADVOCACY
We are active
in providing our tri-county area with various awareness and stigma-busting
events. Volunteers are available to speak to your civic, church, school and
other groups about mental illness and NAMI support groups, events and programs.
If you would like to have us come to your next event, call 937-322-5600 or
email us at info@namicgm.org.
REGISTER TODAY
https://namifranklincounty.org/event-registration/?ee=705
Their NAMI Basics is TBD for the dates indicated below. They may want or need to do it in-person. Many programs are adaptable virtually. They do not offer this program, though they would like to do so. NAMI needs a parent with lived experience to be trained and that person has not come to them.
https://namifranklincounty.org/find-support/classes/basics/
Kathyrn does facilitate a virtual Family Support group on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. That works well for parents with middle to high school children. Contact: Kathryn@namicgm.org.
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