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 May and June. This programming is free and available to Wood County residents. The following program will be offered virtually:
NAMI Wood County has started hosting a second NAMI Connection Group targeted for masculine identifying individuals. This is a recovery support group for adults living with a mental illness. This support group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m.
To promote social connection, health and wellness, NAMI Wood County is hosting their second annual PreBurn Virtual 5K. Complete the 5K (3.1 miles) all at once or over several sessions. Participants can complete the race anyway they want, whether it is running, walking, biking, dancing, etc. As part of this event, individuals can also purchase a t-shirt in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a recovery-focused educational program for adults who wish to establish and maintain wellness in response to mental health challenges.
The course provides critical information and strategies related to living with mental illness. Classes begin on Monday, May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. on Zoom.
On Wednesday, May 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., NAMI Wood County will be discussing the process of planning for the financial future of loved ones impacted by mental health conditions for our NAMI Education Series. They will have speakers to discuss stable accounts (an investment account available to eligible individuals with disabilities, including people with mental health diagnoses), and estate planning.
Tuesday, June 1 from 2 to 4 p.m., NAMI Wood County is starting its summer WRAP class. The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) workshop is a free of charge, self-designed, course on identifying personal wellness tools. This class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. on Zoom.
If you are interested in becoming a NAMI Wood County member, visit their website for more details. There are benefits included in a NAMI Wood County member including: discounts on programs, newsletter subscriptions and more. Membership levels range from $5 to $60.
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.
