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.

NAMI Basics Covers:

• The impact mental health conditions can have on your entire family
• Different types of mental health care professionals, available treatment options and therapies
• An overview of the public mental health care, school and juvenile justice systems and resources to help you navigate these systems
• How to advocate for your child's rights at school and in health care settings
• How to prepare for and respond to crisis situations (self-harm, suicide attempts, etc.)
• The importance of taking care of yourself
• Much, much more

​For more information call: 419-439-8131 or email: wendy@namifourcounty.org 

OR Sign Up for the class HERE