Programs Offered by NAMI of Preble County:

Hand-to-Hand Family Education Program - Classes pending for Spring of 2009. Call 937-472-6034 for information.

Hand-to-hand is an education program designed to foster learning, healing and empowerment among parents and families of children with emotional / mental / neurobiological disorders.

Hand-to-hand consists of a series of 9 weekly classes and has been developed and is taught by family members, who are a part of NAMI.

The course offers much information, including facts about illnesses of the brain and their treatment. In addition, you will learn about coping skills and receive guidance on locating appropriate support and services within the community and obtaining better mental health services.

If you are a family who could benefit from NAMI's Hand-to-hand program or know someone who might benefit, please contact 937-472-6034 or 1-800-686-2646. There are NO FEES for the classes.

Family-to-Family Education Program - Classes pending for Spring of 2009. Call 937-472-6034 for information.

Family-to-Family is a free 12-week course for family and friends of individuals with serious mental illness. The course is taught by trained NAMI family members.

You will learn about illnesses of the brain and their treatment, including current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders.

In addition, you will learn about coping skills and receive guidance on locating appropriate support and services within the community and obtaining better mental health services.

There is somewhere to turn. If you are interested in attending NAMI's Family-to-Family program, please contact 937-472-6034. There are NO FEES for the classes.

"The results of a recent scientific evaluation of the effectiveness of NAMI's Family-to-Family Education Program showed that course participants gained a greater understanding of mental illness, coped much better, worried less, and felt newly empowered to advocate for better treatment and services for their relative. Many family members describe the impact of taking this course as life changing."

Family Support Group

The Family Support Group is for the family members of individuals with serious mental illness. These meetings are free and open to the public. Take advantage of the experience and support of others coping with the same issues and stresses that you are experiencing. The Family Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Preble County Senior Center -- 800 E. St. Clair St. -- Eaton, OH 45320 -- Library Room.

You are not alone. Take advantage of the experience and support of others coping with the same issues and stresses that you are. Join us. You will be glad you did!

NAMI of Preble County
937-472-6034