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Subscription to the latest mental health updates, participation in online discussion group, learning how to advocate in your community and add your voice to the mental health movement. There Are Two Ways To Become A Part Of NAMI Today: Create a free NAMI.org account to start connecting with NAMI and to get all the latest updates. Become a NAMI member at all three levels of the organization—national, state and local—with one payment! We have three membership rates depending on what makes the most sense for you: $60 per year for a Household membership that includes all members of a household living at the same address $40 per year for a Regular membership which is an individual membership for one person $5 per year for an Open Door membership for an individual member with limited financial resources Be sure to choose NAMI Lake County, OH as your local affiliate!

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NAMI Lake County, OH & Crossroads Health partner to offer Supportive Family & Friends: Growing a Healthier Community Through TRAUMA INFORMED CARE

What to expect:

Participants will learn the definition of trauma and begin to recognize the impact of trauma on behavior. They will learn how to promote healing through use of the core principles of trauma informed care to assist those who have experienced trauma to better demonstrate social safe coping skills.

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RSVP: Supportive Family & Friends Presentation LOCATION Crossroads Health 9220 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060 DATE AND TIME 03/31/20 6:00pm - 03/31/20 8:00pm NAMI Lake County, OH is partnering with Crossroads Health Adult Services to grow a healthier community through Trauma Informed Care I'll be there! Maybe I can't make it

Do you love everything that NAMI has done for you? Would you love an opportunity to give back? We are looking for new Family Support Group facilitators! To be a successful Facilitator, you need to respond to others in a non-judgmental way, be a good listener with an empathetic ear. You must have a loved one that has a mental health condition and be willing to share your own experiences. Does this describe you? Email completed application toPam, Director of Programs at pam@namilake.org

Training Information: Saturday, April 18  (9:30 am – 5:30 pm) through Sunday, April 19 (9:30 am – 4:30 pm) at the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County Click here to view & complete an application

Session begins April 1st There is still time to register!

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 8-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses. The course is taught by trained family members who have had similar experiences.  What Does The Course Include? Current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders Up-to-date information about medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence Current research related to the biology of brain disorders and the evidence-based, most effective treatments to promote recovery Gaining empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness Learning in special workshops for problem solving, listening, and communication techniques Acquiring strategies for handling crises and relapse Focusing on care for the caregiver: coping with worry, stress, and emotional overload Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand services

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If you have watched TV or listened to the radio you have heard a lot of distressing news about the novel coronavirus also known as COVID-19. Having been confirmed in Cuyahoga County only adds to the stress and makes us susceptible to fear and misinformation.  On Monday, the State of Ohio declared a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus cases. It is important to remember that although this sounds frightening, they did it out of an abundance of caution and allowing the county to get state help if the they need it. So far there have been only three reports of the virus in our State. NAMI Lake County, OH takes the health and wellness of our staff and members very seriously - to see our plan to keep our staff, volunteers and those we serve healthy, click here. NAMI Lake County, OH will remain open and all classes, support groups and presentations will continue unless otherwise advised by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) or Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Please read below for what we are doing to keep our staff, volunteers and those we serve healthy. We ask that you monitor our Facebook and Website closely for any updates or changes to our programming. The symptoms of the novel coronavirus are: Mild to severe respiratory illness Fever Cough Shortness of Breath   We ask that everyone stay home if you are sick .

In 2020, we are celebrating 18 years of NAMIWalks, the nation's largest series of mental health awareness and fundraising events. We invite you to join us for any of our 115+ community walks. NAMIWalks is a fun, family-friendly event and there is no cost to register.

Event Date: Saturday, 9/19/2020

Event Time: Check-in: 9:00am Start time: 10:00am

Location: Mentor Civic Amphitheater  Mentor, Ohio

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NAMI Lake County, OH receives funding and support from the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board. To learn more, visit  www.HelpThatWorks.us.