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This free program is comprised of a series of 12 classes for the families of persons with serious and persistent brain disorders (mental illnesses). These classes are small and represent a new concept and curriculum. In this model, the course co-teachers are family members themselves and the course has been designed and written by an experienced family member-mental health professional. The course balances education and skill-training with self care, emotional support and empowerment.
Important components of the course are:
1. Information about Schizophrenia, Major Depression. Bipolar Illness (Manic Depression), Panic Disorder, and Obsessive Disorder (OCD).
2. Coping skills, handling crisis and relapse.
3. Listening and communication techniques.
4. Problem solving and limit setting; rehabilitation.
5. Understanding the actual experience of people suffering from mental illnesses.
6. Self-care; learning how to recognize normal emotional reactions among families to chronic worry and stress.
7. Basic information about medications and their side effects.
8. Information about connecting with appropriate community services and community supports.
9. Advocacy: getting better services, fighting discrimination.
(Remember, seating is limited)
* Call the NAMI San Diego Helpline at 619-543-1434 or 1-800-523-5933
* If there are no classes available, you can register for the waitlist and we will call you when a new class opens.
Note: Website may not be up to date, please call helpline for a complete list.
Language: English
Dates: September 13 - November 22, 2010
Day of Week: Mondays
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: San Carlos United Methodist Church
Address: 6554 Cowels Mtn Rd. San Diego, CA. 92119
Register: 619-543-1434 or 1-800-523-5933
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: September 14 - November 30, 2010
Day of Week: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Address: 2775 Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad, CA. 92008
Register: 760-722-3754
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: September 15 - December 1, 2010
Day of Week: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Library of Administration Building - Lower Fireside Room
Address: 17010 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA. 92128
Register: 619-543-1434 or 1-800-523-5933
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: September 18 - December 11, 2010
Day of Week: Saturdays
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Location: Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Address: 2696 Melbourne San Diego, CA. 92123
Register: 619-543-1434 or 1-800-523-5933
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: September 18 - December 11, 2010
Day of Week: Saturdays
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Location: New Creation Church - Maggie B Jennings Annex
Address: 3115 Altadena Ave. San Diego, CA. 92105
Register: 619-543-1434 or 1-800-523-5933
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: September - November 2010 (Specific Dates TBD)
Day of Week: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Veteran/Active Duty Military Family Focus - Community Based Outpatient Center (CBOC) in Oceanside
Address: Oceanside, CA.
Register: Call Jane Fyer 858-481-7069
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: September 23 - December 9, 2010
Day of Week: Thursdays
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Spring Valley Youth Coalition (Former Site of Spring Valley Elementary School)
Address: 3845 Spring Dr. Room 31 Spring Valley, CA. 91977
Register: 619-543-1434 or 1-800-523-5933
Status: OPEN |
