UPCOMING CLASSES
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Our first Youth Mental Health First Aid training under COVID restrictions.
Next Class: Nov 11th at the ADAMhs Board, T-761 SR 66 Archbold.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training that is sponsored by NAMI Four County and taught by MVGC instructors who have completed a training through Mental Health First Aid USA. Participants will be introduced to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in youth and adolescents. The program builds understanding of the importance of early intervention and teaches individuals how to help in crisis, recognize signs of someone experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis, select interventions, and provide initial help and connect youth to professional, peer, social and self-help care.
The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents. Participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of mental illness or emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan: ALGEE
Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
Listen nonjudgmentally.
Give reassurance and information.
Encourage appropriate professional help.
Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
This training is underwritten by the Dennis Deeds Motorcycle Benefit for Suicide Awareness and a grant from Wauseon VFW Post 7424. NAMI thanks them for their assistance!
To register, contact BJ@namifourcounty.org
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training that is sponsored by NAMI Four County and taught by MVGC instructors who have completed a training through Mental Health First Aid USA. Participants will be introduced to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in youth and adolescents. The program builds understanding of the importance of early intervention and teaches individuals how to help in crisis, recognize signs of someone experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis, select interventions, and provide initial help and connect youth to professional, peer, social and self-help care.
The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents. Participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of mental illness or emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan: ALGEE
Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
Listen nonjudgmentally.
Give reassurance and information.
Encourage appropriate professional help.
Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
This training is underwritten by the Dennis Deeds Motorcycle Benefit for Suicide Awareness and a grant from Wauseon VFW Post 7424. NAMI thanks them for their assistance!
To register, contact BJ@namifourcounty.org
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Next Class: Oct 13th at the ADAMhs Board, T-761 SR 66 Archbold.
Adult Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training that is sponsored by NAMI Four County and taught by instructors who have completed a week-long training presented by Mental Health First Aid USA, the organization that developed the program. The content is similar to the Youth Mental Health First Aid training (above); however, the focus is on adults. Symptoms to watch for and the approach needed when dealing with adults are different.
To register, contact BJ@namifourcounty.org
Adult Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training that is sponsored by NAMI Four County and taught by instructors who have completed a week-long training presented by Mental Health First Aid USA, the organization that developed the program. The content is similar to the Youth Mental Health First Aid training (above); however, the focus is on adults. Symptoms to watch for and the approach needed when dealing with adults are different.
To register, contact BJ@namifourcounty.org
STRATEGIES TO MANAGE CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR IN YOUTH
Next Class: Sept 18th. Sign in at 8:45, the class will run 9-11AM at Defiance College.
In partnership with the Defiance College Hench Autism Studies Program, NAMI Four County offers a 2 hour workshop for parents, grandparents, caregivers or volunteers who work with youth who may have disruptive, challenging behaviors and the youth do not respond to your requests or strategies to stop the behavior(s). At the end of two hours, participants will leave with a practical, research-based action plan to prevent these challenging behaviors and promote positive behavior with youth and adolescents that they are involved with. The presenter, Dr. Clarissa Barnes, is the Director of the Hench Autism Studies Program and an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Defiance College. The class is ideal for parents and caregivers of children with challenging behaviors as well as persons whose job or volunteer work with children and adolescents brings them in contact with situations and behaviors that seem unmanageable. To register, contact BJ@namifourcounty.org
In partnership with the Defiance College Hench Autism Studies Program, NAMI Four County offers a 2 hour workshop for parents, grandparents, caregivers or volunteers who work with youth who may have disruptive, challenging behaviors and the youth do not respond to your requests or strategies to stop the behavior(s). At the end of two hours, participants will leave with a practical, research-based action plan to prevent these challenging behaviors and promote positive behavior with youth and adolescents that they are involved with. The presenter, Dr. Clarissa Barnes, is the Director of the Hench Autism Studies Program and an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Defiance College. The class is ideal for parents and caregivers of children with challenging behaviors as well as persons whose job or volunteer work with children and adolescents brings them in contact with situations and behaviors that seem unmanageable. To register, contact BJ@namifourcounty.org
NAMI BASICS
Classes are held at the Montpelier Public Library on Saturdays October 9 - November 6 10AM – 12PM
NAMI Basics is an education program available free of charge for parents and other family caregivers who provide care for youth, pre-teens, teens, young adults who are experiencing mental health symptoms. During the program topics discussed will include how to develop confidence and stamina to support your child with compassion. You will learn about different types of mental health care professionals, available treatment options and therapies in the area. The course will help prepare for crisis situations, better understand how to navigate the public mental health care, school, and juvenile justice system. NAMI Basics offer parents and caregivers the unique opportunity to quickly realize they're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.
The class will be held at the Montpelier Public Library, 216 E. Main St. on five consecutive Saturday mornings beginning October 9 – November 6, 2021. The two hour peer led classes will begin at 9AM and be facilitated by Wendy Jennings and Jammie Richmond. Class size is limited and early registration is encouraged. COVID19 precautions will be followed.
Start your path to hope and recovery through NAMI Basics. To register call 419-405-3651 or email Wendy@namifourcounty.org
NAMI Basics is an education program available free of charge for parents and other family caregivers who provide care for youth, pre-teens, teens, young adults who are experiencing mental health symptoms. During the program topics discussed will include how to develop confidence and stamina to support your child with compassion. You will learn about different types of mental health care professionals, available treatment options and therapies in the area. The course will help prepare for crisis situations, better understand how to navigate the public mental health care, school, and juvenile justice system. NAMI Basics offer parents and caregivers the unique opportunity to quickly realize they're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.
The class will be held at the Montpelier Public Library, 216 E. Main St. on five consecutive Saturday mornings beginning October 9 – November 6, 2021. The two hour peer led classes will begin at 9AM and be facilitated by Wendy Jennings and Jammie Richmond. Class size is limited and early registration is encouraged. COVID19 precautions will be followed.
Start your path to hope and recovery through NAMI Basics. To register call 419-405-3651 or email Wendy@namifourcounty.org
FAMILY TO FAMILY
The Spring 2018 Family to Family class with instructors (top photo): Barb and Gary Arnos in the front row (seated left). Some of the 15-member class that celebrated their graduation on Monday, April 9.
Family to Family is a 12 week class for parents, family members, and friends who have a loved one with a mental health condition. A useful program for many including professionals from teachers, clergy, business owners or anyone not trained in behavioral health. Each week a new topic is covered. A hand book will be provided. Led by trained people with lived experience of supporting someone with a mental health condition. Please email BJ@namifourcounty.org for more information.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Coming soon!
Family and Friends is a free 4 hour class that informs people who have a loved one with a mental health condition how to best support them. It provides an opportunity to meet others with shared or similar situations to develop support. Led by trained peers with lived experience of supporting a a family member. They will walk you through the following topics.
Family and Friends is a free 4 hour class that informs people who have a loved one with a mental health condition how to best support them. It provides an opportunity to meet others with shared or similar situations to develop support. Led by trained peers with lived experience of supporting a a family member. They will walk you through the following topics.
- Understanding diagnoses, treatment and recovery.
- Effective communication strategies.
- The importance of self care.
- Crisis preparation strategies.
- Community resources.