Family-to-Family – March 23 Class to be Rescheduled

2020-08-05T21:28:07-04:00

Accepting registration for Family-to-Family 2020

Because of the recommendations of the CDC, NAMI Tallahassee has canceled the Family-to-Family classes scheduled for March.   Registrants will be notified of the new date.  Registrations are still being accepted for future classes. Classes meet one evening a week for 8 weeks.

If the registrations exceed the current space available, registrants will be notified and will have priority on a waiting list for the next class.

 Class Dates: Location

Canceled, To be rescheduled
March 23
 – May 11, 2020
Capital Regional Medical Center Conference Center
2626 Care Drive, Main Training Room
(smaller building behind the main hospital building)

There is no fee to attend, but registration is required. To register and for more information>


Family-to-Family – March 23 Class to be Rescheduled2020-08-05T21:28:07-04:00

NAMI Basics class

2023-10-25T15:18:16-04:00

Basics 

NAMI Basics

NAMI Basics is a free 6-session educational program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics helps parents and other family caregivers of children to understand the illnesses that are causing those behavioral difficulties, and the critical role families play in the treatment of those illnesses.

The program is taught by NAMI-trained teachers who are also the parents or family caregivers of individuals who experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties prior to age 13.

What You’ll Gain

NAMI Basics class provides information and strategies for taking care of the child you love, and you will discover you are not alone in your struggles. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

NAMI Basics is free and helps parents and caregivers:

  • Develop confidence and stamina to support their child with compassion
  • Learn about different types of mental health care professionals, available treatment options and therapies
  • Prepare for crisis situations, and understand how to navigate the public mental health care, school and juvenile justice systems
The program is divided into six sessions, including:
  • Basic elements of coping with mental health conditions
  • Brain biology and getting a diagnosis
  • Communication skills and crisis preparation
  • Treatment and connecting with others by sharing your story
  • Navigating the mental health and education systems
  • Self-care and advocacy

What People Are Saying

“NAMI Basics bridges the gap. It provides help that can’t be found in a doctor’s office.”

“This is such a great step by step program that walks parents every step of the way. It is as if you are holding their hand through it all.”

“The course is inclusive of almost all aspects of family and child resources. I could have spent a lifetime getting all this information on my own. I feel supported, strong and ready to go forward.”

Register for NAMI Basics here!

If you are interested in accessing local information about resources in Tallahassee and the Big Bend surrounding communities, please send a message to admin@namitallahassee.com.  We would love to know if you are signed up for this online course and what you think about it.  Please get in touch with us!

NAMI Basics class2023-10-25T15:18:16-04:00

NAMI on Campus at FSU

2020-12-13T15:21:54-05:00


FSUonCampusVideo

NAMI on Campus at FSU

We’re so proud of them. Check out their promotional video linked on the left.

Established in January 2013 as a Florida State University student government organization, their stated purpose is published below:

NAMI on Campus Florida State University, is a student-led campus club that helps to address the mental health needs of students and raise mental health awareness among campus communities through peer support, education and advocacy.

To keep up with the organization’s many activities find them on Facebook. Meetings are every other Thursday at 7:00pm in room 2500 of the FSU Wellness Center. To contact them by email, nami.on.campus.fsu@gmail.com.

NAMI on Campus at FSU2020-12-13T15:21:54-05:00

April 6 through May 11 – NAMI “Homefront” Online Class Begins – Register Now

2020-08-05T21:28:06-04:00

Two class times available beginning April 6-May 11 for EST

  • Monday mornings, 10am-12 noon
  • Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm

NAMI Homefront is a free, online 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions.

The program is designed to help family members understand and support their Service Member/Veteran while maintaining their own well-being. NAMI Homefront leaders have personal experience with mental health conditions impacting their Service Member/ Veteran. The class is free but you are expected to attend all six sessions.

Now offered online! We understand that attending an in-person class can be difficult for busy individuals and families. We now offer NAMI Homefront Online. Online classes meet weekly in a virtual classroom, so participants experience the same level of interaction and learning as traditional in-person classes. You must have access to a laptop, PC or tablet with a stable internet connection to participate. Audio will be via telephone line, a headset is recommended.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the following sessions by timezone:  Please note two online classes offered for Eastern time zone (daytime and evening).

Eastern, Monday mornings, 10am – 12 noon or Monday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Alternate dates and times for Central and Pacific time zones are posted on the registration link below.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. All participants are screened to ensure this program is appropriate for their needs.

USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER.*
*All participants are screened to ensure this class is appropriate for their needs.


April 6 through May 11 – NAMI “Homefront” Online Class Begins – Register Now2020-08-05T21:28:06-04:00
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