The Daunting Mental Health Impact of COVID - Kids Are Especially Hard Hit

COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in an unprecedented crisis that affects not only our physical health and daily lives, but also our mental health. To address these needs, NAMI is committed to providing credible information and resources to help people navigate through this crisis. In this guide, you will find answers to questions ranging from how to manage anxiety during this difficult time, to how to access medication while in quarantine, to how to deal with the loss of a loved one to COVID-19.

In the pursuit of our mission, NAMI will continue disseminating fact-based information and dispelling myths. And most importantly — we remain committed to serving all.

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What is NAMI?

NAMI is America's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness.

How can NAMI help me?

NAMI provides local education classes and support groups for consumers, friends, family members, and significant others.

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For information about NAMI MV, that serves residents of Trumbull and Mahoning Counties, please contact Hope Haney at:

330-727-9268 or staff@namimv.org

Family to Family Education Program

What is NAMI's Family-to-Family Program?

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses. Here in the Valley, two classes per year are taught, one beginning in January and one beginning in September.

The course is taught by trained family members
All instruction and course materials are free to class participants
Over 115,000 family members have graduated from this national program

What does the course include?

Current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders
Up-to-date information about medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence
Current research related to the biology of brain disorders and the evidence-based, most effective treatments to promote recovery
Gaining empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness
Learning in special workshops for problem solving, listening, and communication techniques
Acquiring strategies for handling crises and relapse
Focusing on care for the caregiver: coping with worry, stress, and emotional overload
Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community
Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand services

To see if this program is offered near you, contact your local and state NAMI affiliates.

Links:

www.namimahoningvalley.org

www.nami.org

www.namiohio.org

Basics Education Program

Basics is an eight-week education program designed to foster learning, healing and empowerment among families of children with emotional/mental/neurobiological disorders. This course is similar to the Family-to-Family education program in structure and goals, with each week of the curriculum dedicated to a particular aspect of having a child with a mental illness. Topics covered include: understanding your child's diagnosis; developing family coping skills; counseling and therapy; medications; special educational needs; and juvenile justice and child protection agencies. Guidance on locating appropriate support and services within the community and obtaining better mental health services as well as advocacy for appropriate federal and state policies are also included. To find out more about the course visit the NAMI Ohio website or contact the affiliate.

To see if this program is offered near you, contact your local and state NAMI affiliates.

Peer to Peer Education Program

NAMI Peer to Peer is a free 10 session course for adults living with mental health challenges. Peer to Peer provides recovery-focused education in a setting that emphasizes respect, encouragement, hope and sincere uncritical acceptance.

This course is:

Free, local and confidential
Held in 2 hour sessions once a week for 10 weeks
Facilitated by trained Peer Mentors living in recovery
A great resource for accurate information on mental health and recovery

NAMI Peer to Peer Educational courses cover:

Up to date research on brain biology and symptoms
Skills to reduce anxiety and stress
Creating a personalized relapse prevention plan
Tools and skills to communicate with healthcare professionals
Much, much more…..

Classes fill up quickly so call 330-727-9268 to register or email: staff@namimv.org.

Free Support Groups

Family Support Group
1st Thursday of every month at 11:00 am
Girard Public Library
105 Prospect St
Girard, Ohio

Connections Support Group
2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm
Grace AME Church
1137 Main SW Warren, Ohio

SEA Group (Support through Expressive Arts)
3rd Monday of every month at 6:00 pm
Jewish Community Center
505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, Ohio

Yoga
1st Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church
201 Wick Youngstown, Ohio

The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Mahoning Valley IS the local voice of mental illness!