NAMI STARK COUNTY INC
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Mission Statement
NAMI Stark County is dedicated to improving the lives of persons and families impacted by mental illness through support, education and advocacy
About This Cause
We are the county’s affiliate of the nation’s largest grass-roots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons and families impacted by mental illness. We are a non-clinical support, education and advocacy organization. NAMI Stark County is a non-profit supported by grant dollars and all our services are free. A. We offer 13 support groups within the County: for persons with an illness, for family members of someone with an illness; for persons dealing with both a mental illness and a substance issue and for Vets. Some are a combination of both family members and persons with an illness. Some are located within psychiatric in-patient facilities and provider agencies but most are within the community. No registration is needed to attend. B. We have 4 education programs – free but registration is required. 1. Family to Family: meets once a week for 12 weeks. It is for family members/friends having an adult loved one with a mental illness or suspected illness. This class teaches about the various diagnoses, symptoms, treatments, medications etc. It covers topics including communication, advocating for services, self- care, and problem-solving. This is taught by trained family volunteers. 2. Peer to Peer: meets once a week for 10 weeks and is for adult persons who have a diagnosis. It also goes over the various diagnoses, symptoms, treatments etc., but goes heavily into how to manage the illness and to prevent symptom relapse. It is a wellness and recovery focused program. 3. Basics: meets once a week for 6 weeks and is for parents/guardians etc. of children/adolescents with a diagnosis, suspected diagnosis, behavioral or emotional problems. Again, the class goes over diagnoses, symptoms treatments, etc., but goes heavily into where to get services, how to work with the schools, parenting skills and juvenile justice information. 4. WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan): meets once a week for 10 weeks. Is for adults with a mental illness teaching an action plan for managing the illness. C. Family Involvement Program: A Family Liaison works with in-patients and community consumers and their families/natural supports to support the ill person’s recovery and family wellness. D. Advocacy: We assist persons and family members with the issues they are struggling with related to the illness. Some examples would include: information and referral for mental health/substance addiction services, housing support/linkage, grievances with service providers, court/criminal justice support, and IEP assistance. In addition we advocate with legislators in support of adequate funding for behavioral health & housing, criminal justice diversion programs and other legislation that is beneficial for the mental health community. E. Community Awareness: We do community presentations, work-place in-services/trainings, etc. We host a yearly “Moving Forward for Mental Health Walk.” F. We provide “Going Home” bags for patients exiting Heartland Behavioral Health and for residents at Hunter House, Basic Accommodations, & James House which include pertinent support information along with personal hygiene items such as laundry detergent, toilet paper, deodorant etc. G. We collaborate with a variety of agencies/committees/coalitions that share common interests in support of behavioral health issues. H. Along with Crisis Intervention Recovery Center we participate in the twice yearly CIT training (Crisis Intervention Team training) for law enforcement and criminal justice employees. This 40hr program prepares attendees to respond to mental health crisis situations and divert persons to treatment vs incarceration when possible.