Mental illness support groups for families, the diagnosed

Published 11:04 am Friday, February 12, 2021

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The Davie County NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group meets virtually via Zoom on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month beginning at 6 p.m.

Julie Whittaker and Linda Thompson are the facilitators. Contact Whittaker at 336-751-5441 or at missjulieysl@gmail.com to be on the contact list for this group only.

NAMI Family-to-Family is an eight-meeting educational course that informs family members about the major mental illnesses and proven ways to support their loved ones. For more information, contact Whittaker or Louise Whealton at lwhealton@gmail.com.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an eight-meeting educational course for those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. It covers illness symptoms, how to work with medical professionals and supportive people, and how to maintain recovery and prevent relapse. For information, contact Sharlene Barnes at barnessharlene015@gmail.com.

NAMI Basics is an educational course for the parents of children and adolescents who have a mental illness. It is now offered online so you can take it at your convenience 24/7/365. Go to www.nami.org/basics to learn what is covered in the course. Then register at basics.nami.org.

For more information about NAMI in North Carolina,, visit www.naminc.org.