New NAMI Virtual Support Groups

​NAMI Mental Health
Sharing information about virtual support groups
and free class for parents and caregivers.
From your NAMI teachers in Jefferson County Iowa
Stay Safe & Healthy

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

NAMI Iowa is now offering statewide
Virtual support groups

• These groups meet weekly via Zoom and are free to join

 

• We have multiple Connections groups (for those living with a mental illness)

 

• Evening Family Support group (for those supporting a loved one with mental illness), and an evening Provider Support group (Open to anyone working in a healthcare or social service capacity)

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• Individuals must sign up for access to the support groups

Click Here for Support Group

Announcing
NAMI Basics OnDemand Free Training for
Parents and Caregivers

NAMI Basics OnDemand
NAMI Basics OnDemand is a free, six-session online education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms. NAMI Basics OnDemand is an adaptation of the in-person course offered in 43 states by NAMI affiliates.

Video Overview | 6-sessions
NAMI Basics OnDemand Free Training for
Parents and Caregivers

Your Fairfield Iowa NAMI Certified Teachers

Diana Kendros
NAMI Certified Teacher:
 

• Family to Family
• Basics
• Family Support Group
  
• Health Professionals Provider Training

Jan Sickler
NAMI Certified Teacher:
 

• Health Professionals Provider Training

Heidi Salmonson
NAMI Certified Teacher:
 

• Family to Family
• Basics
  
• Family Support Group

​Hello, and thank you for being here!
We are unable to see you in person due to COVID-19, however, we can share with you that NAMI is working diligently to bring mental health education and support programs to you online.
Please visit the links we provided in this newsletter, and explore what NAMI has to offer. Stay healthy and safe -- we hope to see everyone soon.
Diana, Jan, and Heidi
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