Families helping Families
families working together for change
NAMI Family to Family Education Program
This program is a 12 week course for families of individuals with severe brain disorder (mental illness ) The course is taught by trained family members. All course materials are furnished to you at no cost. This free course will provide knowledge , understanding , guidance, and support a must for families dealing with serious mental illnesses.
The curriculum focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression ) clinical depression, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) .
The course discusses clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members needs to cope more effectively.
Call now classes fill up quickly : Brenda Venice 508-678-2584 or Bunny 508-763-0088
Sign up now for the next class that will be offered in New Bedford area and maybe the Fall River Area also .
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EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS:
Monday Educational meeting at Corrigan Mental Health Center
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
49 Hillside Street
Fall River, MA
one block south of Charlton Hosp
Educational Meeting are the first Monday of the month .
All meetings are free and open to the public.
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FAMILY TO FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Talk to people who understands.......
Family Support Group meet every third Wed of the month at the First Baptist Church 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM , at 228 No Main Street in Fall River
Family Support Group in Taunton 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30 PM 7:30 PM at 19 Cedar Street, Taunton, MA July and August .
508-678-2584
Families helping Familes in the time of need
NAMI Programs
NAMI Connection Support Group is a recovery support of their diagnosis .
Is a recovery support group for adults with mental Illness regardless of their diagnosis. Every group is offered free of charge and meets for 90 minutes. The groups are led by trained individuals who are also in recovery -people who understands the challenges you face.
A vital link to your Community
A key to your recovery All groups are confidential you can share as much or as little personal information as you wish.
IN Our Own Voice , Learn about Mental Illness from People who have been there.
Recovery Educational Presention
Key program Topics, In our own Voice;Living with mental illness 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 illnessess.
If you like to received NAMI Greater Fall River Newsletter or NAMI Greater Fall River E- Newsletter please email namifallriver@comcast.net to be put on the mailing list , to get all the updated on what happening in the southeast area.
For more information email :namifallriver@comcast.net or call 508-678-2584.
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Young Adults Circle
Fridays 4-5 PM
Peer support for Young Adults from Young Adults!
Place : Southeastern Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community
71 Main Street, Suite 1200
Taunton, Mass 02780
(508)828-4537