National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Johnson County
November 27, 2018
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Johnson County Newsletter
In This Issue
LOCAL NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS
Additional Resources


I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. Please read below for upcoming activities and events going on in our community.    

Mary Issah
Web: www.namijc.org  
Email: [email protected]
phone: 319-337-5400
 --NAMI Support Groups--
 

E very Tuesday  - 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.   (November 27th)  Connection Support Group  meets at R Place (10 E. Benton Street). 
The Connection support group is facilitated by individuals living with a mental illness who are trained in facilitating support meetings, but are NOT professional counselors.  The meetings are open to all individuals who have a mental illness.
  
 
Every Thursday - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (November 29th) Family Support Group meets at NAMIJC office (1105 Gilbert Ct. Suite 200).
The family support group is facilitated by family members, who are trained in facilitating support meetings, but are NOT professional counselors. The meetings are open to all families who are concerned about a family member who is experiencing mental illness. 
 
Second Thursday each month  - 9:00  a.m.   (December 13th )  -  NAMI Family Breakfast for breakfast and conversation.  
Meets at Midtown Family Restaurant II (1069 Highway 1 West).
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You're always WELCOME at R PLACE!

10 E. Benton Street 
 
Our Vision
To provide opportunities for adults who experience the effects of mental illness and dual diagnosis to rejoin the worlds of friendship, family, meaningful work, and education.

What We Offer
A peer-led meeting place where peers support peers. A restorative environment of hope, support, and encouragement for recovery. A safe, nurturing, non-judgmental community for those affected by mental illness.
  

 


 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Johnson County  

1105 Gilbert Court, Suite 200 

Iowa City, IA 52240

319-337-5400

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Additional Resources

Click the below links for additional resources, support groups and educational materials :

 Click the below links for Crisis Intervention:

  

       Iowa Help Line
       (24 Hours/Day)
  • Talk: 855-800-1239
  • Text: 855-800-1239

      Iowa Warm Line 

      (7 Days a Week/5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)

  • Talk: 844-775-9276
  • Click here to learn more about the warm line
Click the below link to become a NAMI member: