NAMI Johnson County News & Updates
July 8, 2020

We are grateful for your patience and support as we transformed our canceled in-person NAMICon into a virtual event. We are excited to announce that no cost registration is now open for NAMICon 2020, a Virtual Event, taking place July 13–14.
ZOOM CAST 2020 SERIES - Implementing a Full Continuum of Coordinated Psychiatric Treatment

  • Join us on the second and fourth Friday of every month from 1-2 pm CT
  • RSVP Required - no charge to participate
  • Forging Ahead Together - The Time for Systems Reform is NOW.
Research Opportunity

NAMI is committed to improving the lives of people impacted by mental health conditions through effective treatments, equitable public policies, and greater knowledge and understanding in society. Research is essential to advance each of these goals.

If you have questions or would like more information, please refer to the study consent form available at the survey link or contact the study coordinator at  Jenelle.Richards@mountsinai.org
The State of Iowa has received federal funding from FEMA to offer free virtual counseling and assistance to those affected, in any way, by COVID-19.  COVID Recovery Iowa provides counseling, virtual activities, referrals and help finding resources to any Iowan seeking assistance or a listening ear.

Iowans of all ages may join groups online to find support and learn creative strategies for coping with the effects of the pandemic. COVID Recovery Iowa will announce additional programs in the coming weeks to help Iowans build coping skills and resilience.

Visit  COVID Recovery Iowa  to learn more.
Family members play varied roles in the lives of adults with mental illness or substance use disorder. Many family members provide emotional, social, and instrumental supports, including help with money, housing, child care, and transportation. Family members often help their loved ones to access and navigate services, and face unique challenges as they do so. Increasingly, organizations are recognizing that supporting families is an important part of supporting individuals in or seeking recovery.

SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) invites you to join national experts in a conversation about the experiences of families as they support their loved ones.

Please join us for this free, interactive virtual event moderated by  Lonnetta Albright , BRSS TACS Subject Matter Expert. July 23rd at 1:00 pm.



Registration will close 60 minutes before the event start time.

Presenters: 
Lynda Gargan , PhD, Executive Director, National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health

Michelle Covington , MS, Project Manager, National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health

Trish Todd , Program Manager, Substance Use Family Navigation Program, Maryland Coalition of Families

Zira Franks , MSC, BHT, Program Development Director Adult Services, Family Involvement Center
Now offering Support Groups on Zoom
Local Resources
R Place is closed but Peer Support Specialists continue to meet with members. Call R Place if you need someone to talk to: 319.354.3455