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Education

"The class was a lifeline to me.  It gave me hope and empathy."

NAMI offers educational classes and workshops for families affected by mental illness. A current list of classes can be found in the Education section under "Classes."

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NAMI State Conference Workshop Power Points

Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC)

Yoga Calm

Borderline Personality Disorder Workshop

May I Have Your Attention: ADD & ADHD Workshop: Attention Skills

The Importance of Faith in Recovery - Handouts: How Journey of Hope Impacted My Recovery

NAMI Class Descriptions 

Hope for Recovery- A one-day, six-hour education workshop for families and individuals which covers symptoms of mental illness, crisis recognition and problem solving.

Family-to-Family Education Program- A free 12-week course that helps families and friends understand and cope with the mental illness of a loved one.

Children's Challenging Behaviors Workshops- This one-day workshop is for parents of children with challenging behaviors. Information is provided on childhood mental health disorders along with support and strategies for home and school.

Kidshops- Offers support and information to kids (ages 7-18) who have a parent or sibling with a mental illness.

Mental Health Crisis Planning- Learn the role of county crisis teams, deescalation techniques, and how to create effective crisis plans.  This workshop also provides information on community resources.

Mental Health First Aid - Designed to teach basic first aid skills needed to help a person experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, this 12-hour course is aimed at improving mental health literacy, including recognizing the signs that someone needs help and finding appropriate care and treatment.