Service Profile: EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The NAMI Family-to-Family Program is a free, 12-week educational course for family members (two family members, including teens, are welcome)or individuals with mental illness; facilitated by trained NAMI family members. All instruction and course materials are free to class participants. The course includes information about a variety of severe mental illness categories, information about medications and side effects, strategies for handling crisis, care for the caregiver, and guidance on locating supports and services within the individuals community. To participate in a Family-to-Family course or to become a trained facilitator contact Esther Lee, Program Coordinator, at 571-458-7310.
FAMILY-TO-FAMILY
Organization:
NAMI NORTHERN VIRGINIA
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NAMI NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Organization Description:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northern Virginia is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support and education to people living with a mental health condition, family members, and friends. Our community education programs raise awareness and make available presentations to civic groups, businesses, and agencies. NAMI Northern Virginia is a local affiliate of NAMI; NAMI Northern Virginia directly provides programs and services in Northern Virginia.
NONPROFIT
9/1/1977
P.O. BOX 480 , OAKTON, VA 22124-0000
Service Offered...
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No Residency Requirements
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Service Is Free
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Address:
P.O. BOX 480 , OAKTON, VA 22124-0000
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N/A-Service Provided Via Internet, Phone, Mail, Or Off-Site
Partially Accessible
Staff On Duty
Esther Lee
(571) 458-7310
Vary, Call For Schedule
M - F, 9am - 5pm
As Space Allows
Community Mental Health Education
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