Community Service Programs

NAMI Pasco County is expanding its offerings to include more Free support meetings, education and training programs to members, consumers, family members, providers of mental health services and the general public. You are welcome to attend any of our meetings and see what we are all about.  See 'Calendar' in the top of page menu for regular meeting and class schedules as well as special speakers and events. Please note that meetings and classes will not be held on holidays.

Meetings

Family Support meetings:

Family Support Group Meeting - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at:
First United Methodist Church
13123 US Hwy 19
Hudson, Fl.
6:00 - 7:30PM
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Family Support Group Meeting - 2nd  Monday of the
month at:
Community Hospital - Conference Rm.C

5637 Marine Parkway
New Port Richey, Fl
7:30 - 9:00 PM

Educational Meetings:

Educational Meeting - 4th Monday of the month at:
Community Hospital, Conference Rm. C
5637 Marine Parkway
New Port Richey, FL
7:30 - 9PM
(CHECK calendar for further details)

Consumer Weekly Support Groups:

NAMI Connection:  Free Support Group Meetings 

         New Port Richey location:  Weekly Wednesday evening meetings at:    

         Community Hospital - Resource room

         5637 Marine Parkway

         New Port Richey, Fl  (click here for map and/or driving directions)

         7:30 - 9:00  PM 

         Hudson location:  Weekly Thursday evening meetings at:   

         Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center (click here for map and/or driving directions)

         Private Dining/Meeting Room inside cafeteria

         14000 Fivay Road

         Hudson, FL

         6:00 - 7:30 PM

These are open meetings in which people with mental illness learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies and offer each other encouragement, understanding and support.  New Port Richey and Hudson Contact Information:  Contact Gloria Strother by email at GloriaStrother@verizon.net  or call 727-992-9653.

Quarterly Membership Business Meetings  These dinner meetings are held quarterly by the NAMI Pasco Board of Directors to transact affiliate business and annually nominate new officers.  Any affiliate member is welcome to attend.  Dinner is self-pay.  See 'Calendar' on top menu for specific dates, time and location.

Education Programs

Family-to-Family
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illnesses). The course is taught by trained family members. All instruction and course materials are free for class participants.  If you have questions like "What do I do if there is a Crisis?", "What are all of these medications for?", "How can I and my relative/friend communicate better?" this is the class for you!

For information call Gloria Strother at (727) 992-9653

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
CIT is designed to educate and prepare police officers who come into contact with people with severe mental illnesses to recognize the signs and symptoms of these illnesses, and to respond effectively and appropriately to people who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis.  Police officers are often the first responders in these incidents, it is essential that they know how critical periods of mental illness alter behaviors and perceptions, can assess what is needed in the moment, and can bring understanding and compassion to bear when they are handling these difficult situations.

NAMI Basics Education Program
The fundamentals of caring for you, your family and your child with mental illness.  NAMI Basics is the new signature education program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. The program was developed around elements that have been extensively tested and found to be highly effective in the field (click here for more information).  For further information on class schedule call Georgianna at (727)
277-8059 or NAMI Pasco (727) 992-9653 or check the Calendar link on this website.