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 beginning in August and into September. This programming is free and available to Wood County residents. The following programs will be offered virtually:
- The final webinar in the Mental Health Conference Series will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. This webinar will discuss mental health services during COVID-19.
- NAMI Family and Friends will be on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 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 to 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 to 7 p.m. on the “House Party” app.
- NAMI Family-to-Family will begin on Monday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. online. This is an educational course for family, caregivers and friends of individuals with a mental illness.
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.
