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EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED by NAMI-CC:

In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness

A 45 - 120 minute program offered at your club, church, business or professional site by appointment

About The Program: “In Our Own Voice” is a recovery-education program given by trained consumer presenters for other consumers, family members, friends, and professional and lay audiences. A brief, yet comprehensive interactive presentation about mental illness - including video, personal testimony, and discussion - enriches the audience's understanding of how people with these serious disorders cope with the reality of their illnesses while recovering and reclaiming productive lives.

Key Program Topics: “In Our Own Voice” is a practical tool to educate and increase awareness about the true nature of brain disorders, commonly known as mental illnesses. The presentation covers issues frequently faced by those dealing with severe mental illnesses: Dark Days—time of crisis before treatment Acceptance—recognizing the illness, getting past stigma, accepting treatment Medication—experiences with medications Coping Skills—finding ways to stay on an even keel and combat relapses Successes, Hopes and Dreams—counting the good times, looking forward to the future

Presentations will be done free on request- call NAMI office 503-723-4989 or Judy at 503-632-4453.

Family-to-Family 12 week education course a must for every family of a person with mental illness

Registration is now being taken through the office number (503-723-4989) for our January F2F classes which will be in Gladstone on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4pm, and also in Sandy Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9pm.

Registration is required: Call the NAMI CC Office at: 503-723-4989 or Laura Borders at: 503-803-1801

*******************Topics include:

An overview of types of mental illnesses and symptoms,

Latest medications and how they work,

Empathy, communication skills-with your ill lived one and with professionals,

Dealing with feelings, advocacy.

Free class manual provided.

You owe it to yourself and your ill loved one to get this training!

From Discovery to Recovery 5 session lectures series

Introduction to mental illness and what can be done about it.

Presently jointly by NAMI and CCCH (Clackamas County Community Health)

Note: IOOV presentations may be scheduled upon request. Call Judy @ 503-632-4453

For more information, Call NAMI office 503-723-4989

CHURCH COMMUNITIES OFFERED HELP-Recognizing that many families first seek help with difficult family situations through their home churches and/or pastors, NAMI-CC is seeking to let county church leaders know about the help and hope that NAMI can offer. A mailing was sent in June to all churches in Clackamas County with a listing of our available support resources and classes. Upon request form churches, NAMI board members have volunteered to become the official liaison at their home churches. Duties of the liaisons include providing information flyers and brochures about NAMI functions and being an available phone contact for members of their congregations who may want further information about NAMI. Please contact the NAMI office 503-723-4989 to become a liaison for your church. It is through personal connections that we are able to bring the help and hope that NAMI offers to others in our community who have not heard of this resource. Don’t be shy about letting others know of the support you have form NAMI.

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