National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Johnson County
August 8, 2018
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Johnson County Newsletter
In This Issue
LOCAL NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS
NAMIJC CHILDREN'S COALITION SURVEY
5 K in TIPTON TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS
NEW FAMILY TO FAMILY CLASS IN IOWA CITY COMING IN SEPTEMBER!
NEW RESEARCH STUDY
NEW RESEARCH STUDY
AUTISM SPECTRUM AND NEURO-DIVERGENT PEER GROUP ACTIVITY
FAMILY TO FAMILY IN MUSCATINE
SAVE THE DATE
Additional Resources


Please take a moment and review all the upcoming activities NAMI Johnson County has coming up. Did you know we are offering Family to Family class this fall? 

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.   (August 7th)  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. (August 9th) 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.   (August 9th )  -  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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Please take a moment and complete the on-line survey! 

NAMIJC has started a Children's Coalition. Our mission is to foster collaboration and innovation in children's mental health services and supports in Johnson County by facilitating regular conversations around children's mental health.

The purpose of this survey is to gather information both to guide our further efforts and to create a list of resources for families. We appreciate you sharing your insight and hope you will consider joining the coalition.

 

 click here for details 

 click ( here) to print 

 

 

 

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S aturday, August 11th Focus Up on Mental Health Fun Run in Tipton. Check in at 7 am, run starts at 8 am. Proceeds benefit NAMI Johnson County.
 
Wednesday, August 15th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Membership meeting and Educational Program. Renee Redd from Optimae Life Services will speak on Intensive Psych Rehabilitation.
 
Sunday, September 12th This is My Brave at 2:30 pm. At the Englert Theatre.
 
October 7 - 13 Mental Illness Awareness Week
 
Sunday, Oct 14th, Out of the Darkness Walk, 5:30 pm at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
 

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: