Home Education

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Education is a key to helping eliminate and reduce stigma in our society. It also helps in enhancing a desire to see treatment, therapy and support that inspires a focus on recovery. NAMI Southwest Missouri offers several education opportunities for the general public or on specific topics including: 

QPR: Suicide Prevention

Mental Health First Aide

Breaking the Silence In Our Schools

Depresson in the Workplace

Mental Illnesses historically have been diseases that others dreaded and feared -- often because they were uninformed. 

When diagnosed with a mental illness:

• Many people are confused and frightened, and they do not understand what has happened to them.
• They may find it hard to believe they have a brain disorder. 
• They may wonder whether their lives will ever seem “normal” again.

Family Members have questions and concerns themselves for their loved one. 

• What do I do if there is a crisis?
• How can I get a clear diagnosis for my relative?
• What local services in my community am I missing out on?

NAMI and the HOPE Centrr  offers various educational courses for individuals with mental illness and their family members/caregivers:

For Persons with Mental Illness:

• Peer-to-Peer
• Procovery 

For Family Members/Caregivers:

• Family-to-Family
• Visions for Tomorrow 

For the Community:

• In Our Own Voice 
• Breaking the Silence 

If you have questions about any programs or serivce of NAMI or the Hope Drop IN Center Please call 864-7119

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