NAMI HAMILTON COUNTY

3805 Edwards Road Suite 130 Cincinnati OH 45209

Tel. 513-351-3500  |  Fax 513-351-6352 |  info@nami-hc.org
 
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This Month at NAMI

NAMI meets every month to hear local speakers, get answers to questions, share stories and find support. The featured presentation begins at 7:30 PM.  If you're new to our group, please come at 7:00 PM to learn more about us. Location: 3805 Edwards Road, Room 130, Cincinnati OH 45209.  Link to map and directions. We also hold our Family Support Group before each monthly meeting.

Next Meeting

Monday, July 20, 2009


 

Topic: An Informal Overview of Medications and Discussion

Tracey Skale, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services

Dr. Skale will present an informal overview of medications. Learn about new developments related to psychotropic medications plus some various medication assistance programs. This will be an informal discussion and open forum.

 
Before the Meeting
6:00 - 7:15 PM

Family Support Group
Designed for family members and friends of persons with mental illness.  Many of our Family-to-Family program graduates also attend this group.

7:00 PM
 
Social/Support Time
Special welcome for newcomers at 7:00 PM.

Follow this link to read and download our monthly newsletter, the Telegraph.

 


FAMILY-TO-FAMILY CLASSES

New Family-to-Family classes are currently forming.

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program has been cited as a “best practice in recovery” by the Ohio Department of Mental Health. This 12-week course is for families and friends of persons with mental illness. The course is taught by trained family members. All course materials are furnished at no cost to you. 

Follow this link to learn more about Family-to-Family.

Beginning Date

 Time

 Location

Wednesdays, April 29 thru July 15, 2009 6:30 – 9:00 PM VA Medical Center
3200 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Mondays, June 29 thru September 14, 2009 6:00 - 8:30 PM Price Hill Recreation Center
959 Hawthorne
Cincinnati, OH 45205
 
August 19 thru November 4, 2009 6:30 - 9:00 PM John Wesley United Methodist Church
1927 W. Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
 

Please call the NAMI office to register: (513) 351-3500 or email pbrown@nami-hc.org.


Hand-to-Hand Classes

Hand-to-Hand is a nine week education program designed to foster learning, healing and empowerment among parents and families of children with emotional-mental-neurobiological disorders. Follow this link for more information about Hand-to-Hand.

 Date

 Time

 Location

A Summer Class is now forming - Date and time TBA    
Tuesdays, September 15 thru November 10, 2009 6 – 8 PM Mercy Mt. Airy Hospital
2446 Kipling Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45239

Please call the NAMI office to register: (513) 351-3500 or email pbrown@nami-hc.org.


Peer-to-Peer Classes

Peer-to-Peer is a unique, experiential learning program for people with any serious mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. Peer-to-Peer consists of nine two-hour units and is taught by a team of three trained “Mentors” who are personally experienced at living well with mental illness. All course materials are furnished at no cost to you. Call the NAMI office 513-351-3500 for details about the next session. Follow this link for more information about Peer-to-Peer.

Beginning Date

 Time

 Location

Late Summer - Early Fall TBA Classes are now forming. Please call for details.

About NAMI Hamilton County

NAMI Hamilton County is a grass-roots education, support and advocacy organization founded in 1979. Our mission is to offer hope and help to all affected by mental illness. We offer educational programs, support groups and phone support. We also advocate for better services, legislative changes, and increased research on mental illnesses. We work together with our national organization NAMI and our state affiliate NAMI Ohio.

NAMI Hamilton County is a member of Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati.


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Phone: 513-351-3500    Fax : 513-351-6352     Email: info@nami-hc.org

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