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KAY JAMISON VIDEO NOW ONLINE
Thanks to the support of our members and
contributors, we are able to present video of
our monthly meetings and public education programs. Follow these links
to view these presentations.
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NEW! CHECK OUT
RITA'S NAMIWALKS BLOG!
NAMI Hamilton County is thrilled to be celebrating its 5th Annual
NAMIWalks for the Mind of America! This is our most important fundraiser
of the year.Use the links at the right to support NAMIWALKS.
More information and all the latest news at our
NAMIWALKS home page
2007 WALK AWARDS PHOTOS
2007 WALK PHOTOS
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Sawyer Point
Cincinnati, OH
May 10, 2008
Distance: 2-3 MI
Check-in: 8:00 am.
Start Time: 9:00 am
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Form a walk team
Join an existing team
Walk as an individual
Support a walker
Be an event sponsor
General
donations
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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
555, Cincinnati OH 45209. Link to map and directions.
We also hold our "Family-to-Family Support Group" before each monthly
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| Next Meeting |
April 21, 2008 |
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7:30 PM |
Schizophrenia Dr. Tracey Skale |
| Before the
Meeting |
| 6:00 - 7:15 PM |
Family-to-Family Support Group
Designed for family members/friends who have taken the 12 Week
Family-to-Family Course. Family members/friends who are concerned about
a loved one with a mental illness/brain disorder are also welcome. |
7:00 PM
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Social/Support Time
Special welcome for newcomers at 7:00 PM. |
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Follow this link to
read and download our monthly newsletter, the
Telegraph. |
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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
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Location
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Wednesday
April 2, 2008 |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
VA Medical Center
3200 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45220 |
Wednesday,
May 21, 2008 |
6:00 – 8:30 PM |
Urban League of Greater Cincinnati,
3458 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229
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Tuesday
July 8, 2008 |
6:30 - 9 PM |
Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church
8000 Miami Road
Cincinnati OH 45243 |
LATE SUMMER - EARLY FALL
SPANISH LANGUAGE |
TBA |
TBA |
Monday
September 8, 2008 |
6:30 - 9 PM |
Westwood United Methodist Church
3460 Epworth Ave.,
Cincinnati, OH 45211
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Please call the NAMI office to register: (513) 458-6670 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
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Time
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Location
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Thursday
March 27, 2008
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Mercy Mt. Airy Hospital
2446 Kipling Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45239
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Please call the NAMI office to register: (513) 458-6670 or email
pbrown@nami-hc.org.
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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
513-458-6670 for details about the next session. Follow this link for
more information about Peer-to-Peer.
Beginning Date
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Location
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Wednesday
February 13, 2008
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6:00 – 8:00 PM |
Greater Cincinnati
Behavioral Health Services
1322 East McMillan
Cincinnati, OH 45206
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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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NAMI Hamilton County 3805 Edwards Road, Room 555, Cincinnati OH 45209
Phone: 513-458-6670 Fax : 513-458-6685 Email:
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