When: Saturday April 21st, 2012
Location: 2600 SW Holden ST Navos Inpatient Services Building in the conference room.
Time:12-2:30 p.m.

Too often, mental illness is an isolating experience, accompanied by profound anxiety. When your family member or friend is diagnosed with a mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other condition, talking with someone to share coping strategies and insights, as well as problems and concerns, can be an important link in the path to recovery.

NAMI Family Support Group is a recovery support group program for people whose loved one is living with mental illness. It is expanding in communities throughout the country. These groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope.

Navos will be hosting a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) family support group starting Saturday April 21st and continuing every third Saturday of the month. This is a valuable community resource for families or support persons that have a loved one experiencing mental illness. It is a community group led by a NAMI representative and a social worker. It is a great time for families to locate resources, get educated and share their experiences.