Mental health educational funding offered to faith-based organizations

NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness Wood County

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County is a 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 is providing mini-grants to faith-based organizations in Wood County. This gives the opportunity for faith-based organizations to implement mental health education and awareness events. The requirements for this funding include:

  • The organization’s primary purpose is to provide faith-based programs and services.
  • The organization resides in Wood County.
  • 2-5 representatives from the organization attend the following trainings provided by NAMI Wood County: Adult Mental Health First Aid on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and “Bridges of Hope” presentation on Nov. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • The organization implements a program or activity to provide mental health education programs to their faith community.

Anyone interested in applying for this funding may contact NAMI Wood County via email: info@namiwoodcounty.org or call 419-352-0626. Visit www.namiwodocounty.org for more information and to register for their programming.

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