Education Meeting – Join us on June 2 at 6:45pm
May 23, 2020You got the knock on the door or the dreaded call – your loved one has been arrested. Now what??
Tommie Thompson will be our presenter on Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:45 pm. She will share what she has experienced since her son was arrested 8 years ago. She has seen him in Dekalb County Jail, Georgia Regional Hospital, Dekalb County Court and in four Georgia state prisons.
Come with your questions and shared experiences. We can all benefit from knowledge about incarceration of our loved ones with mental illnesses.
more » Read MoreRegister here for Online Support Groups
The following two groups are being offered online, using the Zoom platform:
NAMI Family Support Group
2nd Monday of month at 6:30-8:00PM
2nd Tuesday of month at 6:30-8:00PM
4th Tuesday of month at 6:30-8:00PM
Every Wednesday at 6:30P-7:30PM
NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group
4th Tuesday of month at 6:30-8:00PM
Groups will continue to meet through the full month of June.
more » Read MoreNAMI Georgia Thursday Educational Webinars
NAMI Georgia and our community partners are offering weekly educational webinars on Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Webinars are free of charge and all are welcome.
Click here to see the June flyer.
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COVID-19 guide for people with mental illness, their caregivers, and loved ones
Arlington, Virginia– Today the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, released a guide to answer frequently asked questions regarding the intersection between Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and people affected by mental illness, their caregivers and loved ones. Now available in Spanish.
“We recognize that people living with mental illness face additional challenges dealing with COVID-19,
more » Read MoreNAMI Homefront Online
NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.
NAMI Homefront Online Registration NOW OPEN for classes starting January 2020.
Research shows this FREE educational program produces major benefits for participants.
Register now and read additional information at NAMI Homefront Online.
more » Read MoreNAMI Basics available OnDemand Online
NAMI Basics Online OnDemand recently launched nationally. This 6 session course is designed for primary caregivers of children and adolescents who may be beginning to show signs of atypical brain development. The information, tools, and resources provided in this course can empower parents, guardians, and grandparents to advocate for their child. The online ondemand format will expand access to this valuable resource, by overcoming logistical barriers primary caregivers may face to attend in-person class.
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