NETWORKS | NAMI Newton-Wellesley

14 Family Caregivers Support Group - Newton January 14, 2020 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Map For parents and caregivers of persons with mental illness More

15 Family Caregivers Support Group - Wellesley January 15, 2020 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Map For parents and caregivers of children and youth with mental illness More

16 NAMI Family to Family course offered in Waltham January 16, 2020 6:30 am – 9:00 am A FREE Educational Course for Family Members, Partners, and Friends of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness Thursdays 6:30-9:00 pm starting January 16, 2020 in Waltham, MA The NAMI Family to Family course provides a broad perspective designed to better understand and support your loved ones, while taking care of your own needs. Meet others who share your struggle, compare notes, and gain new insight. There are 12 class sessions. Each class explores and highlights the latest thinking about: How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively Taking care of yourself and managing your stress Finding and using local supports and services Up-to-date information on mental health, current treatments, including evidence-based therapies The impact of mental illness on your family All instruction and course materials are free for class participants. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, contact: Suzi at Suzinewman@verizon.net or 781-237-9844 or Ruth at RutheK12@gmail.com or 617-852-3612 More

20 Ethos Family Support Group January 20, 2020 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Map Ethos Family Support Group meets every 3rd Monday at 11:30. Ethos is at 555 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain. Contact: Jane Boyer 617-571-3842 More

23 NAMI Family to Family course offered in Waltham January 23, 2020 6:30 am – 9:00 am A FREE Educational Course for Family Members, Partners, and Friends of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness Thursdays 6:30-9:00 pm starting January 16, 2020 in Waltham, MA The NAMI Family to Family course provides a broad perspective designed to better understand and support your loved ones, while taking care of your own needs. Meet others who share your struggle, compare notes, and gain new insight. There are 12 class sessions. Each class explores and highlights the latest thinking about: How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively Taking care of yourself and managing your stress Finding and using local supports and services Up-to-date information on mental health, current treatments, including evidence-based therapies The impact of mental illness on your family All instruction and course materials are free for class participants. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, contact: Suzi at Suzinewman@verizon.net or 781-237-9844 or Ruth at RutheK12@gmail.com or 617-852-3612 More

30 NAMI Family to Family course offered in Waltham January 30, 2020 6:30 am – 9:00 am A FREE Educational Course for Family Members, Partners, and Friends of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness Thursdays 6:30-9:00 pm starting January 16, 2020 in Waltham, MA The NAMI Family to Family course provides a broad perspective designed to better understand and support your loved ones, while taking care of your own needs. Meet others who share your struggle, compare notes, and gain new insight. There are 12 class sessions. Each class explores and highlights the latest thinking about: How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively Taking care of yourself and managing your stress Finding and using local supports and services Up-to-date information on mental health, current treatments, including evidence-based therapies The impact of mental illness on your family All instruction and course materials are free for class participants. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, contact: Suzi at Suzinewman@verizon.net or 781-237-9844 or Ruth at RutheK12@gmail.com or 617-852-3612 More

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NAMI on Campus: NAMI on Campus provides information and resources to support students living with mental health conditions and to empower them to take action on their campuses.
Veterans & Military Resource Center: NAMI is proud to provide the following resources for veterans and active duty military members, as well as their families, friends, and advocates.
Multicultural Action Center: The Multicultural Action Center focuses on eliminating disparities in mental health care for diverse communities and offers help and hope to individuals of diverse backgrounds.
NAMI FaithNet: NAMI FaithNet is a network of NAMI members and friends dedicated to promoting caring faith communities and promoting the role of faith in recovery for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Missing Persons Support: Resources and support for locating missing persons with mental illness.
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Please refer to the NAMI Massachusetts site for additional resources.