Lebanon, OH—NAMI Warren County welcomes Sgt. Jeff Mitchell of the Lebanon Police Department to its board. Sgt. Mitchell is a detective and has been in law enforcement for many years. He is a resident of Lebanon.
NAMI Warren County is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a grassroots organization headquartered in Arlington, VA. NAMI is dedicated to education, support, and advocacy for people and families affected by a serious, chronic mental illness like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental illnesses. NAMI Warren County sponsors a monthly educational meeting open to the public, a monthly support group, and a 12 week educational course to help family members better understand mental illness. Please contact the NAMI office at 513-695-3650 for more information about its programs and membership.
NAMI Warren County is an affiliate in good standing of NAMI OHIO and is partially funded by Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren and Clinton Counties.
Friday, June 19, 2009
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Saturday, October 10, 2009, 9:30 am, NAMI Warren County will hold its first ever mental health awareness and fundraising walk in Lebanon. Hope you’ll be able to participate.
We will be having a volunteer information night on July 16 at about 5:30 PM to give you info about how to volunteer and participate more fully in this first ever NAMI Warren County fun and fundraising walk.
We will be having a volunteer information night on July 16 at about 5:30 PM to give you info about how to volunteer and participate more fully in this first ever NAMI Warren County fun and fundraising walk.
Family-to-Family Education Course Begins Sept. 3
This is a free,12-week course for family members with a loved one who has a chemical imbalance/ brain disorder/ mental illness. Materials are presented by two trained volunteers and cover: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Medications and therapy are also discussed. Workshops are included on problem solving, communication techniques, and empathy along with classes on self care, advocacy, and recovery.
Classes every Thursday, Sept.3-Nov. 19 for 12 Weeks 6:30-9:00 PM at the Lindner Center of HOPE, 4075 Old Western Row Rd., Mason.
To Register: Contact the NAMI Warren County Office at 513-695-3650 or 937-425-3650 by August 28.
Medications and therapy are also discussed. Workshops are included on problem solving, communication techniques, and empathy along with classes on self care, advocacy, and recovery.
Classes every Thursday, Sept.3-Nov. 19 for 12 Weeks 6:30-9:00 PM at the Lindner Center of HOPE, 4075 Old Western Row Rd., Mason.
To Register: Contact the NAMI Warren County Office at 513-695-3650 or 937-425-3650 by August 28.
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