OUR FREE SERVICES
The NAMI National Office develops and updates our classes, which include a script that the teachers follow and combine lecture and interactive exercises.
Our classes are offered by NAMI affiliates across the country. All of the volunteer teachers are trained and certified by our state office, NAMI Iowa.
Each class builds on the one before it and class participants receive reference and resource material to keep from each class.
These are in-person or online programs provided by local professionals. They cover different topics about mental illness and mental health. They are open to anyone in the community who is interested. Please see the calendar and our newsletter for a schedule and more information.
Other Services
In addition to classes, educational presentations, and support groups that you see listed, we also offer individual help and support.
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The executive director works one-on-one with people who contact the agency. She discusses issues, provides guidance, offers support, answers questions, and makes referrals.
We have both in-person and online support groups. They are for all adults, their family members, or partners who are dealing with mental illness.
People can attend any of our groups, no matter their diagnosis or their family member or partner’s diagnosis. They offer both education and support. They are a supplement to the assistance people receive from mental health professionals.
In our groups, people can share information, get support, and learn about effective coping skills. Please see the calendar and our newsletter for a schedule and more information.