NAMI (the National
Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s
largest grassroots mental health organization
dedicated to improving the lives of persons
living with serious mental illnesses and their
families.
Families who have a loved one with a mental
illness share surprisingly similar
experiences.
The
serious mental illnesses greatly impact family
members, as well as clients. Families are often
confused by the nature of these medical
disorders, and are directly involved in wanting
to help their loved one get the treatment they
deserve and on the path to recovery. Read more . .
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Our
Brochure shows how to become
a member of the NAMI National organization plus
NAMI Gainesville chapter, or you can also
become a member by online registration. The
online method automatically points your
membership to Gainesville.
Peer-to-Peer Educational Course is for people living with a major mental illness interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery.
NAMI CONNECTION is a weekly recovery support group for people living with a mental illness in which people learn from each others’ experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.
Meets every Tuesday each week from 7pm to 8:30pm at 825 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville (in VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center PRRC on 23rd Ave)
Starts January 15, 2013.
Major Mental
Illnesses are unavoidable biological, medical
conditions of brain cells in regions of the
brain that disrupt thought, mood, feelings,
behavior, ability to relate to others, or daily
functioning.Read more . . .
Evidence-based mental illness program in
Gainesville for rebuilding community on the
path to independence and acheiving dreams of life goals. click for details...
Thousands of
households in Alachua County are directly
impacted