The Family-To-Family course covers current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders. Included are communication and problem-solving techniques, coping mechanisms and self-care skills needed to deal with your loved one's mental illness as well as its impact on the family.
This class will meet once a week and is structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serous mental illness while maintaining their own well being. The course it taught by a trained NAMI family member volunteer who knows what it's like to have a loved one struggling with a brain disorder.
Class Begins: October 1, 2013 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: VA Outpatient Clinic
8601 University East Drive, Charlotte, NC 28213
Map @ http://goo.gl/maps/fwFme
Register to: Beverly Corpening
Email Address: bevey4@gmail.com
Phone #: 704-493-8520
For Information: Michele Brown, NAMI-Charlotte
Family Educator/Coordinator704-576-9452
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NAMI–Charlotte, an affiliate of both the North Carolina State and National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a non–profit 501(c)(3) grass-roots organization, and is the only Mecklenburg County organization that focuses exclusively on people with serious and persistent mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic–depression) and unipolar disorder (depression).s.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
JAM for CAM - Benefit Concert - Saturday, September 7 - 8:00 pm
JAM for CAM - Benefit Concert - Saturday, September 7 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sarah Schaffer and The Clanton Road Band are rambling into the North Carolina Music Factory to support NAMI. The show is free to the public and you are invited to show up and spread the word. The NC Music Factory is located at 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte, 28206. Detailed directions are available on their website - ncmusicfactory.com
Donation proceeds will provide education and support right here in Charlotte. Music inspires us all and what better way to celebrate life and collaborate for a great cause!
More details @ https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9x_cBOetRFOeENzWmctQXpjUlU/edit?usp=sharing
Sarah Schaffer and The Clanton Road Band are rambling into the North Carolina Music Factory to support NAMI. The show is free to the public and you are invited to show up and spread the word. The NC Music Factory is located at 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte, 28206. Detailed directions are available on their website - ncmusicfactory.com
Donation proceeds will provide education and support right here in Charlotte. Music inspires us all and what better way to celebrate life and collaborate for a great cause!
More details @ https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9x_cBOetRFOeENzWmctQXpjUlU/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Free NAMI Basics Class in Lake Norman
We are pleased to announce that a Free NAMI Basics Class is being offered in the Lake Norman Area. This six-week education program was developed specifically for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance. Parents who have children who are experiencing symptoms, but have not yet been diagnosed, can also benefit from this call. Details are as follows:
Location:
Location:
Grace Covenant Church
17301 Statesville Road
Cornelius, NC 28031
Date: Mondays, Beginning September 30, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
To register or for more information call Judy Reiner at 704-827-5433.
17301 Statesville Road
Cornelius, NC 28031
Date: Mondays, Beginning September 30, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
To register or for more information call Judy Reiner at 704-827-5433.
Education Forum - Feeling Depressed or Anxious – Suggestions to Help You feel Better - on Tuesday, September 10th @ 7.30pm
Dr. Malti Mehta, Psychiatrist and Kim Olige, Quality Assurance Director at Family Innovations, LLC will be the guest presenters at our Education Forum on Tuesday, September 10th. They will also be available to answer your questions. See below for details.
NOTE:
Our NAMI support groups will meet prior to the Forum and times are listed. We hope you can join us.
St Johns Baptist Church
300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
Hope all had a great Summer!
NAMI’s Fall Schedule is now underway.
Topic: “Feeling Depressed or Anxious – Suggestions to Help You feel Better”
Support Groups
Family Support Group Meeting–6:00 pm
Consumer Support Group Meeting–6:00 pm
(Meetings held prior to Educational Forum)
Family To Family (F2F) Classes
Starting this Fall
For more information or to register -
contact Michele Brown - 704-576-9452 or
michelebrown1941@gmail.com
NOTE:
Our NAMI support groups will meet prior to the Forum and times are listed. We hope you can join us.
300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
Hope all had a great Summer!
NAMI’s Fall Schedule is now underway.
NAMI-Charlotte Educational Forum
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Presenters:
From Family Innovations, LLC
Dr. Malti Mehta, Psychiatrist
Kim Olige, Quality Assurance Director
Topic: “Feeling Depressed or Anxious – Suggestions to Help You feel Better”
Support Groups
Family Support Group Meeting–6:00 pm
Consumer Support Group Meeting–6:00 pm
(Meetings held prior to Educational Forum)
Family To Family (F2F) Classes
Starting this Fall
For more information or to register -
contact Michele Brown - 704-576-9452 or
michelebrown1941@gmail.com
For other NAMI information
Contact
NAMI-Charlotte - 704-333-8218 or
www.nami-charlotte.org
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