NAMI-HALL invites you to join our community "Hour of Empowerment" as we watch two video presentations by Dr. Xavier Amador and Dr. Daniel Amen.  We will be viewing their recent TED talks, "I'm Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!" and "The Most Important Lesson From 83,000 Brain Scans."  Both men are prominent psychiatrists, authors, and seminar leaders who provide practical insights, wisdom and encouragement to those who are navigating the turbulent waters of mental illness and sometimes stormy family relationships.  We trust you will find hope, help and educational tools you can apply to your own life situation.

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Join Avita Community Partners Evolve program as we take a nature walk and discuss ways to reduce stress in different fun and relaxing ways!

Snacks and water provided! Event is free to all who attend.

Nature Walk at the Elachee Nature Center  2125 Elachee Dr.  Gainesville, GA 30504

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4th Tuesday of the month 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church 185 E. Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601
Contact: Jane Joiner at 770 225-0804   NamiHallGA@gmail.com

Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Where: 4331 Thurmon Tanner Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA

Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Unify North Georgia Community Collaborative will present a program that features John Bringuel, M.A., ICPS. John is the Project Director for the Georgia Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative. This is a growing problem in Georgia and across the country. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this all important event! Lunch will be catered and the event is free of charge.

Please RSVP to cdriggers@benchmarkhs.com for a proper lunch count.

NAMI-HALL invites you to join our community "Hour of Empowerment" as we watch two video presentations by Dr. Xavier Amador and Dr. Daniel Amen.  We will be viewing their recent TED talks, "I'm Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!" and "The Most Important Lesson From 83,000 Brain Scans."  Both men are prominent psychiatrists, authors, and seminar leaders who provide practical insights, wisdom and encouragement to those who are navigating the turbulent waters of mental illness and sometimes stormy family relationships.  We trust you will find hope, help and educational tools you can apply to your own life situation.

Breaking the Stigma, Forum on Mental Health will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 5:30 PM at the University of Georgia in the Miller Learning Center (Rm 171). (The Miller Learning Center is at 48 Baxter St; Athens, GA 30602.)  Read more

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4th Tuesday of the month 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church 185 E. Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601
Contact: Jane Joiner at 770 225-0804   NamiHallGA@gmail.com

More about Support Groups

NAMI-HALL invites you to join our community "Hour of Empowerment" as we watch two video presentations by Dr. Xavier Amador and Dr. Daniel Amen.  We will be viewing their recent TED talks, "I'm Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!" and "The Most Important Lesson From 83,000 Brain Scans."  Both men are prominent psychiatrists, authors, and seminar leaders who provide practical insights, wisdom and encouragement to those who are navigating the turbulent waters of mental illness and sometimes stormy family relationships.  We trust you will find hope, help and educational tools you can apply to your own life situation.

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4th Tuesday of the month 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church 170 E. Dougherty ST,  Athens, GA 30601  Room 302
Contact: Jane Joiner at 770 225-0804   NamiHallGA@gmail.com

NAMI-HALL invites you to join our community "Hour of Empowerment" as we watch two video presentations by Dr. Xavier Amador and Dr. Daniel Amen.  We will be viewing their recent TED talks, "I'm Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!" and "The Most Important Lesson From 83,000 Brain Scans."  Both men are prominent psychiatrists, authors, and seminar leaders who provide practical insights, wisdom and encouragement to those who are navigating the turbulent waters of mental illness and sometimes stormy family relationships.  We trust you will find hope, help and educational tools you can apply to your own life situation.

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The NAMI Hall leadership team meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month 5:30 -6:30 PM.
These are open meetings; we welcome your input.

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.

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4th Tuesday of the month 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church 170 E. Dougherty ST,  Athens, GA 30601  Room 302
Contact: Jane Joiner at 770 225-0804   NamiHallGA@gmail.com

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.

NAMI-HALL invites you to join us on Tuesday, Mar. 6 from 7 -8 PM.  Our guest speaker will be from The Cottages on Mountain Creek which provides 24-hour housing and care for individuals living with mental illness.

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.

More about Support Groups

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.

The NAMI Hall leadership team meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month 5:30 -6:30 PM.
These are open meetings; we welcome your input.

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.

More about Support Groups

4th Tuesday of the month 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church 170 E. Dougherty ST,  Athens, GA 30601  Room 302
Contact: Jane Joiner at 770 225-0804   NamiHallGA@gmail.com

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.

Our speaker this month is Laila Muhanna of Laila Muhanna Counseling Services.  

Laila L. Muhanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner who is establishing a private practice in Gainesville, Georgia. Laila received her Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology with a specialization in the treatment of severe mental illness from Brenau University. She received additional training from Emory University’s School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in two areas: treatment of severe mental illness and treatment of disorders utilizing brief psychotherapy treatment. While training at Grady Health System with Emory University, Laila developed, implemented, and ran the first therapy group for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and addiction.

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.

More about Support Groups

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.

The NAMI Hall leadership team meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month 5:30 -6:30 PM.
These are open meetings; we welcome your input.

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.

More about Support Groups

4th Tuesday of the month 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church 170 E. Dougherty ST,  Athens, GA 30601  Room 302
Contact: Jane Joiner at 770 225-0804   NamiHallGA@gmail.com

Unify North Georgia Community Collaborative Presents

"Connecting to Recovery" - How transforming into a more recovery oriented system of care (ROSC) can help our community recover.
This workshop will be facilitated by Avery Nix, ED Recovery Coach, Chanda Santana, ED Recovery Coach, Karen Daniels, CARES Liaison, and Nick Estabrook, RCO Development Project Coordinator.
This will be an interactive workshop, so come ready to participate!

When: Tuesday, April 24 from 11 am to 2 pm

Where: 4331 Thurmon Tanner Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA

Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to cdriggers@benchmarkhs.com for an accurate lunch count.

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.

Click here to see the Evolve flyer for more information

Can't see the flyer - try this link

A walk through nature to learn stress relieving techniques at

Wilshire Park  849 Wilshire Road  Gainesville, GA (meet in the parking lot)

RSVP or call for more details  Jenna 706 716 0194

You are invited to hear Danny Tarver, a job coach with Randy & Friends, at the Nami-Hall County Education meeting on Tuesday, May 1st, from 7:00-8:30 pm.  We meet at First Baptist Church, 751 Green St N.W., Gainesville, GA in room 206.

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  This class will meet from 6:30 - 9:00 PM beginning, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

This class meets at:  First Baptist Church 751 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501  Room 206.

Please call Larry Adams at 678 617 1332 to register or ask questions.

Click here to read more about the NAMI Family-to-Family class.