What is NAMI?
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is considered the nation's voice on mental illness. Our local NAMI is an extension of that voice and provides education, support, and advocacy to local Preble County families who have a relative with one of the major brain disorders: severe depression, bi-polar illness, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders and others. (See our FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions for more information.) We also welcome into our membership consumers of mental health services.
For crisis and emergency situations call:
1-866-532-3097
24 hours/day - 7 days / week
New programs are being added to our schedule. Please check back soon. Sponsored by NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness), Preble County Chapter.
For more information, contact NAMI of Preble County | 1-877-901-4704
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Preble County Chapter, announces two free educational class series.
Hand-To-Hand -- 9 Week Course – None scheduled at this timeLearning your child has an emotional/mental or neurobiological disorder can be overwhelming. Caring for that child can be an extraordinarily difficult task for any parent. Hurdles to overcome may include educating yourselves on the illness and medications, coping with social stigma, dealing with insurance companies and raising siblings that are well or may have problems of their own. The Hand-to-Hand Family Education Program has been developed to address these concerns, help parents to cope with these unique stresses as well as to assist parents in caring for this own well-being.
The Hand-to-Hand Family Education Program consists of a series of 9 free weekly classes and has been developed and is taught by family members, who are part of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). You will be joining other families with children or teens with serious mental/emotional disorders including major depression, bipolar disorder, childhood schizophrenia, ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety disorder, among others. The program's dual focus on education and personal insight provides a comprehensive service for coping parents.
Family-To-Family -- 12 Week Course – None scheduled at this time
If you are a person who feels like they would really like to help their family member who is mentally ill but can’t quite figure out how, then the Family-To-Family classes from NAMI may be the answer. This course from NAMI has educated thousands of people in order for them to gain a greater understanding of mental illness and empower them to advocate on behalf of their family member.
We have classes on schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, depression and all the other related illnesses. This class is a free form of education and support for families who have relatives with serious mental illness. We hope that you will attend and also we hope that you will let others know about NAMI’s Family-to-Family course. You will be given a lot of material on specific mental illnesses and mental illness in general. There is no pressure put on anyone, just come and listen if you like. We look forward to seeing you!
NAMI of Preble County | 1-877-901-4704
NAMI is a grassroots, self-help organization that has grown into a powerful force for change, for just and adequate treatment for mental disorders, and a voice that speaks to end discrimination and stigma associated with these illnesses. (Read about our goals in the FAQ Section) There are over 1500 affiliates representing 250,000 members. Our local NAMI is a nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. Everyone associated with our local NAMI is a volunteer. Donations are spent directly on special projects that benefit our local consumers and their families.
NAMI of Preble County | 1-877-901-4704