National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Johnson County
June 12, 2018
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Johnson County Newsletter
In This Issue
LOCAL NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20th EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON ADVOCACY
SOCIAL EVENT FOR AUTISTIC TEENS
R PLACE JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FAMILY TO FAMILY IN MUSCATINE
NEW RESEARCH STUDY
NEW RESEARCH STUDY
SAVE THE DATE
Additional Resources


We are so grateful for all your support of NAMI Johnson County. We are so excited to have Peggy Huppert from NAMI Iowa speaking at our June 20th Educational Program.  

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.   (June 12th)  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. (June 14th) 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. No meeting July 5th
 
Second Thursday each month  - 9:00  a.m.   (June 14th )  -  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.
  

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Make sure to find the NAMI table at the following summer events! 


Saturday, June 16th  PrideFest, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
All-day live entertainment, a huge vendor fair, food, and downtown businesses offering specials. Join your community for the 48th Annual Iowa City Pride Fest! Downtown Iowa City.

Saturday, June 23rd  Juneteenth Commemorating the End of Slavery. Noon to 5 p.m.
Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City, IA. We will be providing free food, entertainment, games, prizes, a health fair and much more! The event is free to the public and we have already been hearing a buzz about families attending the event again this year!



 
Saturday, July 21st ADA Celebration. 10 am  to noon. 
Ped Mall Iowa City - 221 E. College Street. 

 
Saturday, August 4th Hoover Hometown Days at the  Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch. Details coming soon.

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: