National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County is a leading self-help organization offering free events, educational classes, support groups, and other programs that address mental health for the Wood County community.
NAMI Wood County has a variety of programming available in the month of September This programming is free and available to Wood County residents. The following programs will be offered virtually:
- NAMI Family and Friends will be on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6-8 p.m. This free and online seminar will help inform individuals with loved ones with a mental illness on how to best support them.
- Beginning Sept. 14 from 3-5 p.m., NAMI Peer-to-Peer will be held online for individuals living with mental illness. This is a recovery-focused educational program for adults who wish to establish and maintain wellness in response to mental health challenges.
- Join a great gathering opportunity virtually. Nite Out with NAMI will be on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 5-7 p.m. on the “House Party” app.
- NAMI Family-to-Family will begin on Monday, Sept. 21 from 6-8 p.m. online. This is an educational course for family, caregivers and friends of individuals with a mental illness.
- NAMI Wood County will be hosting its annual AfterBurn celebration on Friday, Sept. 25, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Wood County Fairgrounds. Join NAMI Wood County for this social distancing event filled with food, lights and fun. Register at their website: www.namiwoodcounty.org/afterburn.
If you are interested in becoming a NAMI Wood County member, visit their website for more details. There are many benefits included in a NAMI Wood County member including: discounts on programs, newsletter subscriptions and more. Membership levels range from $5 to $75.
NAMI Wood County is continuing online support groups as well including Family Support Group, NAMI Connections, Parent & Caregiver, and others.
Visit www.namiwodocounty.org for more information and to register for their programming. Email info@namiwoodcounty.org or call 419-352-0626 for more information, and be sure to follow NAMI Wood County on social media: @NAMIWoodCounty for additional resources and updates.
