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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNAMI Pamphlet re: Jefferson County Resources a) up0 NAMI JEFFERSON COUNTY CONTACT US Jefferson © 0111111 0 6 NAMI Jefferson County is one of more than NAMI Jefferson County sue. o ° 1,100 local affiliates in all fifty states, and is PO Box 687 County v X associated with NAMI Washington and NAMI Port Townsend, WA 98368 National alliance on Mental Illness o ` CO National (www.nami.org). 360-385-1716 a.) CL o , T c0 www.namijeffcowa.org N a, o ¢ NAMI is a non-profit,grassroots, self-help , o a, uo 3 organization that provides support, Support meetings are held at: c • c D education, and advocacy for people with - 3 o c mental illness,their family, significant 939 Kearney St. rb =° -- v co a-, others, friends,and caretakers. Recovery Cafe Port Townsend,WA. '0 a, °- `a "cD c Serious mental illnesses which affect the "` ', rl v o o brain include bipolar disorder, major ��, • '., v d L depression, schizophrenia, borderline • ar • a zaa. s*`lip • 75 C. 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V�y .� ) t Oi LL g U National Alliance on Mental Illness County �`' -5 z ❑ ❑ Pr & EDUCATIONYo Your membership allows N e N o t Pd o nes a o s NAMI • Family-to-Family P community This free 8-week course—for family, volunteers to provide free support groups, caretakers,and friends of people with recovery resources,factual literature, Support programs are always free. mental illness—is taught by trained NAMI legislative advocacy, and community family members. Students learn to cope education. with major mental health challenges in their NAMI JEFFCO'S MISSION lives. This class enables people to help their When you become a NAMI member,you loved ones as they work toward recovery. share in our advocacy for the needs of the • To provide free self-help supportgroups. mentally ill. Americans pride themselves on P p pP • Free Drop-in Support Groups being generous and compassionate. When "I • To educate. Those with mental illness, our families, you join NAMI, it makes your voice count. friends and caretakers meet the 1st and 3rd s • To create awareness of issues related to Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at I Your membership keeps NAMI Jeffco's free '' mental illness. Recovery Cafe, 939 Kearney Ave., Port Support and Recovery services available to Townsend,WA. everyone. With every budget cycle, it seems • To work to reduce the stigma associated that more money is cut from mental health • with mental illness. • Mental Health Basics& Crisis services. Help us keep support available in • To advocate for change and improved Communication Skills Workshops for your home community. services. community groups.Teaches information about the major mental illnesses, Join Us! communication skills in a crisis, and Go to v ,rg and click on HAVE YOU ASKED THESE PROGRAMS & SERVICES resource skills. DONATE OR JOIN...or turn the page for a QUESTIONS? NAMI offers Support Groups,Workshops Membership Application and mail it to us and Classes for individuals who live with a •Suicide Prevention/Intervention today. • What do I do if there is a crisis? Workshops for community groups. mental illness,their family members, Teaches warning signs, communication and • How do Iget a clear diagnosis form self friends, significant others, providers, and for g y the general public. NAMI's education and intervention skills, safety plan when or my loved one? support programs provide relevant someone is thinking about suicide. You may also make a donation using this form. Thank you for your support! information,valuable insight,and the Free Public Educational Events Includin • How can my loved one and I opportunity to engage in support networks. g communicate better. These programs draw on the lived FREE workshops for Community Groups • What community services can I receive? experience of those with mental health concerns and their family members.The • How do I take care of myself in all of this? expertise of mental health professionals, x, „y educators, and researchers is included in all I ..r • Where can I meet other people who share NAMI signature programs. �- imftaillial the same needs and problems? "alir . },. ., Look for our Mental Health ,. Resource Literature at workshops I ._ and classes. �`r • NAMI provides services that can •• " Revised 2025 help to answer these questions. Visit www.namijeffcowa.org for program, support, and event updates.