National Alliance On Mental Illness Of Rockland County Inc

Programs: The national alliance on mental illness of rockland county is doing business as nami rockland and is affiliated with the national alliance on mental illness (nami), the largest grass roots mental health organization in the country providing support, education and advocacy for families and individuals living with mental illness and providing education and outreach to the community. Our free programs and services reached over 3,000 individuals last year. Helpline our helpline provides support and information on local resources and assistance in navigating the mental health system. This service offers family members the opportunity to talk to someone who has been there and who can offer emotional support, coping strategies and the benefit of experience. Nami courses trained family-led signature courses provide a comprehensive overview of diagnoses and treatment and offer tools for effective advocacy, skills for managing crises, solving problems and communicating effectively. Perhaps most importantly, they provide comfort in knowing you are not alone. Recovery is a journey and there is hope for all families and individuals living with a mental health concern. The group experience offers the opportunity for mutual support and positive impact. These courses are offered free of cost throughout the year at a variety of convenient locations. Nami family-to-family an evidence based 12 week supportive course for families and friends of adults, over age 18, living with serious mental illnesses. Nami basics nami basics is a free, 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental health concern or whom have already been diagnosed. Support groups family & friends support groups- twice monthly family support group parents of children & teens twice monthlypublic programs and special events monthly public educational meetings and special events bring together panels of experts, as well as family members and individuals living with mental illness to provide recent information and lead discussions on a broad range of mental health issues. Community outreach a variety of programs offered to lay and professional groups, public schools and colleges, tailored to the needs of the group, in both english and spanish. Nami in our own voice: living with mental illness a unique presentation that puts a human face on mental illness. People who have struggled with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other severe mental illnesses share their personal experiences. The presenters invite audience members into the discussion and offer insight into the hope and recovery now possible for people with these disorders. Parents and teachers as allies an in service program to help school staff and families in the school community understand the early warning signs of mental illnesses, how to intervene and link students with services, and how best to communicate with each other about the mental health related concerns of children and adolescents. It shows the life experience of mental illnesses through the eyes of individuals living with mental illness and the families who love them. Family support services/family peer advocate (fpa)- a family peer advocate assists parents of children (up to age 23) living with mental health concerns, on an individual basis, link to community and professional services, build new skills, problem solve, cope with stress and build connections to other families with similar concerns. Fpas help families develop an emergency/crisis and relapse plan. Learn self-care and learn self-advocacy skills. The service is confidential, voluntary and provided at no cost. Services are provided in the familys home. Nami office, childs school or other community location and can be provided in english or spanish.