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Family to Family Education Program
Fall 2010
Free for family members, partners and friends of individuals with Major Depression, Bi polar Disorder (Manic Depression), Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Panic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Or Other Major Mental Health Disorder and Co-occurring Brain Disorders and Addictive Disorders

A series of 11 weekly classes structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well being. The course is taught by a team of trained NAMI family member volunteers who know what it’s like to have a loved one struggling with one of these brain disorders. There is no cost to participate in the NAMI Family to Family Education Program. Over 80,000 people in the U.S., Canada and Mexico have completed this course. We think you will be pleased by how much assistance the program offers. We invite you to call 440-285-3945 for more information.

Chardon Classes Begin: 6:30pm (to 9pm) Monday, September 13, 2010 and will meet for 11 Mondays at The Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Rd. Chardon, 44024 (across from the UHHS Geauga Hospital)

NAMI Family to Family Education Program is sponsored by NAMI Ohio. It is funded by the Geauga Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services through the Mental Health Association in Geauga County.

For further information or to join the Geauga chapter of NAMI please call 440-285-3945 or email Lreed@mhageauga.org.



What's Out There?
Children, Family and Adult Resources in Geauga County

On April 16th and May 14th, a two-part workshop was held at the West Woods Nature Center for Geauga County human service professionals called “What’s Out There-Resources for Children, Families and Adults.” Representatives from over 25 Geauga County human service agencies gave presentations about their programs. This printable booklet contains short descriptions of the programs and resources available to Geauga County residents.

 

Suicide Prevention Lifeline for Veterans

A national suicide prevention hotline is now available
to ensure veterans that are experiencing an emotional crisis have free,
24/7 access to trained counselors.
Veterans can call the Lifeline number,
1-800-273-TALK (8255),
and press “1” to be routed to the
Veterans Hotline. For further
information or to chat live online go to
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans/

 


NAMI Speaker Meetings

Our speaker meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. These are Open House meetings, the public is welcome. Bring a friend.

Most meetings are held at the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Road, Chardon 44024 (Rt. 44 across from UHHS Geauga Hospital) at 7:00 p.m. If the anticipated audience is large we will obtain a larger facility for the meeting. Below is a list of our scheduled speakers for the next five months. For further information or to join the Geauga chapter of NAMI please call 440-285-3945.

September 16, 2010 - Learn more about Case Management, a service available to those with serious mental illness. Vicki Clark of Ravenwood Mental Health Center and Jane Harkey of Jewish Family Service Association will present.

October 21, 2010 - Dr. Patrick Enders, psychiatrist, will present on Pediatric and Adolescent Medications.

November 18, 2010 - Deanna Brant, Emergency Services Director at Ravenwood Mental Health Center will present "Assisted Outpatient Treatment - Jason's Law," a discussion of pending mental health legislation in Ohio.

December 16, 2010 - Annual NAMI Geauga Holiday Party, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Location to be announced. Bring winter cheer to your family by attending our always popular potluck!

We have posted a calendar of our events on our website at: nami.org/sites/namigeauga
To contact us: mail to NAMI Geauga County, c/o The Mental Health Association in Geauga County, 11850 Mayfield Rd., Chardon, OH 44024; call 440-285-3945; or email lreed@mhageauga.org.


NAMI Geauga

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI Geauga's Chardon support group for consumers, families and caregivers of individuals with severe mental illness is held at the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

NAMI Support Groups

Our Chardon Peer-to-Peer Support Group meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Road (Rte 44) across from Geauga Hospital in Chardon. This group is for persons with mental illness.


Our Chardon Family-to-Family Support Group meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Road (Rte. 44) across from Geauga Hospital in Chardon. This group is for family members and friends of persons with mental illness.


Our Middlefield Support Group meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Middlefield Public Library. This group is for persons with mental illness and for family members and friends of persons with mental illness.


Our educational speaker meeting meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. Speakers meetings are held at various locations throughout Geauga County. Call 440-285-3945 or email mdoehring@mhageauga.org for more information.


Hand-to-Hand
Hand-to-Hand classes are for parents of children diagnosed with a mental disorder, including (but not restricted to) ADD and ADHD. Classes are held for 9 weeks at the Geauga Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Rd. Chardon, OH 44024. Hand-to-Hand classes are open to all who have a child struggling with a mental/emotional illness.Call 440-285-3945 or email lreed@mhageauga.org if you would like to be added to our next class. Classes fill fast.

 


The Incredible Years
Positive Parenting Skills to Help Survive the Preschool Years and Beyond!

This program will meet once per week for 10 weeks. We will problem solve, work together, role play and help each other learn positive parenting techniques. These skills combined with what the children are learning in Dinosaur School will set the stage for positive social and emotional growth in your children.

Dinner, companionship, help, understanding and baby-sitting will be provided at these weekly meetings.

 

FREE!FREE!FREE!FREE!

Meeting Place:

Chardon Community Day Care

Call to see when the next classes begin

Dinner will be provided

Please register at Catholic Charities Community Services of Geauga County at

1-440-285-3537 or 1-800-242-9755


Anthony Colitto
April 20, 1925 - April 12, 2010

Our hearts will be forever blessed because we had Tony Colitto in our lives.
Tony worked for the Mental Health Association for the past 15 years.
He will be missed so much.
God bless you Tony and your family.

 


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