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.
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.
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.
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.
