NAMI | Shelby - Other Programs

NAMI Shelby Mental Illness Education and Support Group in Shelby County, Alabama.

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.