EDUCATIONAL CLASSES
PRESENTATIONS
NAMI Basics
NAMI Basics is a class for parents and other family
caregivers of children and adolescents who have either
been diagnosed with a mental health condition or who
are experiencing symptoms but have not yet been
diagnosed.
For more information please contact Joan Elder
jelder4158@gmail.com or 205 527 4776
NAMI Family 2 Family
NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, partners
and friends of individuals with mental illness. The
course is designed to facilitate a better understanding
of mental illness, increase coping skills and empower
participants to become advocates for their family
members. This program was designated as an evidence-
based program by SAMHSA.
THE NEXT CLASS IS MARCH 2ND
NAMI Ending the Silence
NAMI Ending the Silence is a 50-minute mental health
awareness program for high school age youth. Teens
learn how to recognize the early warning signs of
mental illness and what to do if they or someone they
know is exhibiting these signs. This program instills a
message of hope and recovery and encourages teens to
reduce stigma and end the silence surrounding mental
illness.
For more information contact Joan Elder, 205-527-4776.
NAMI In Our Own Voice
NAMI In Our Own Voice is a free, unique public
education presentation that offers insight into the hope
and recovery possible for people living with mental
illness. Trained individuals living with mental illness
lead a brief, yet comprehensive and interactive
presentation about mental illness. To schedule a
presentation contact Joan Elder, 205-527-4776.
NAMI Parents & Teachers as Allies
NAMI Parents and Teachers As Allies is a free two-hour,
in-service program that helps school professionals
better understand the early warning signs of emotional
and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents.
It helps with understanding how best to intervene so
that youth with mental health treatment needs are
linked with services. For more information contact Joan
Elder, 205-527-4776.
Telephone: 205-202-0827
Email: namishelby@gmail.com
NAMI Shelby Inc
P.O. BOX 2036
Alabaster, AL 35007
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