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You will notice our Peer Support has a new name, NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group. We will continue to provide the same quality support as we have in the past.
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We offer Peer support in Chardon at our NAMI Geauga County location, 107 South Street in our Annex meeting room every Tuesday at 7pm. You are not alone. We have trained facilitators to lead the group, share stories and give you the kind of support you need on your path to recovery from mental illness.
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Monthly meetings continue in Chesterland at the West Geauga Library on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm. No pre-registration required. Family and Friends that have a loved one with a mental illness are always welcome any time.
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Families and Individuals dealing with mental illness have a unique opportunity to meet together at the Middlefield Library on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. After meeting together they separate into focus groups.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Our very special Deborah Kowal
was nominated and chosen to receive the
Roger Morris Volunteer Helping Hand Award presented by the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services.
Thank you for your dedication and leadership!
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Celebrate Wellness at UH Geauga Medical Center's Family Health and Safety Day / 5K Run on June 25th, 9am-1pm. Free Health screenings, education and demonstrations plus family-friendly activities featuring the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital Safety Squad. Pre-registration is required for select health screenings. Contact: Kathy Adams at kathy.adams@UHHospitals.org or call 440-285-8249. Come visit our NAMI Geauga Volunteers at our table!
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Please join us for our of June Speaker
Arthur Brite
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Come listen as he shares his story on mental illness
and how it made him the successful person he is today.
He can help you to live a happy and fulfilling life,
bringing out the extraordinary in all of us.
Wednesday, June 29th, 6:30 pm
Notre Dame Education Center
13000 Auburn Rd., Chardon, Ohio
Please RSVP HERE
Light refreshments will be served.
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Our Annual Summer Potluck Picnic Thursday July 21st 5:30-8:30 pm
at Bass Lake Preserve, 11445 Lakeview Rd., Chardon, Ohio
Bring a dish to share and receive a free raffle ticket to win a gift basket.
We hope you will join us for good food, fun and fellowship!
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MILES for MENTAL HEALTH WALK
Sunday September 25, 2016 1:00 pm
Please join us for NAMI Geauga County's
1st Annual Walk to raise awareness and
stop the stigma on mental illness.
Be an Individual Walker
Join a Team
Be a Team Captain
Be a Sponsor
Proceeds benefit NAMI Geauga County programs.
Contact Kelly for more information at
kbidlack@namigeauga.org or 440-286-6264
More Information, Registration and Sponsorship forms are
available on our website: www.namigeauga.org
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NAMI Geauga County is growing and Volunteers are needed to help lead support groups, teach education classes, assist with events, clerical work, and many other opportunities await your response to say YES! Complete your Volunteer Application and call to schedule an appointment with Jenn Bartone at 440-286-6264.
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Registration for Fall Classes are now in progress. NAMI Basics, Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer Education classes give you a better understanding of mental illness and help turn the light on in the darkness you may be experiencing. Visit our website for more information at www.namigeauga.org.
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Peer-to-Peer Education Classes Start
September 10, 2016 on Saturday for 10 weeks.
This Educational program on the topic of recovery is for any individual with serious mental illness who is interested in establishing and maintaining wellness. Topics include: understanding your diagnosis, stigma and discrimination, medications, relapse prevention, coping strategies, decision-making, empowerment, relationships, self-help and more. Course facilitators are trained persons experienced with living well with their mental illness.
Please contact our office for time and location when you register.
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Tell us what you think! NAMI Geauga County receives funding from the Geauga Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services and private grants. Completing this survey helps us show grantors the value of our services and also helps us make our services more useful to the public. Please take a few minutes to fill out our short evaluation survey. All comments are confidential and email addresses are not shared with any other organization. Thank You!
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE SURVEY
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