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Peer to Peer Recovery from Mental Illness |
| This class offers education and
networking for the consumer who want to learn and live a lifestyle
that promotes recovery and relapse prevention. Classes are free. |
| Sebring and Lakeland classes are
currently in session. |
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CALL (863)
533-4411 FOR DETAILS |
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Family to Family Education Series |
| A 12-weekClass for family and
friends of adults with mental illnesses such as Bipolar Disorder,
Depression, Schizophrenia and others. Class is taught by a trained
family members who have experience helping a loved one cope with
their illness. Families learn coping skill, warning signs and
medication side effects. They establish a plan for coping with a
future crisis and develop a support network. |
| Free. Registration Required. To be placed on waiting list
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(863) 533-4411 or email
namipolk@verizon.net |
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NAMI Connection |
| Support group for adult mental
illness consumers. This group is not disorder specific. All are
welcome. Meet others who seek support and encouragement as they
successfully live with mental illness. |
| Weekly on Tuesdays, 3pm-4:30pm |
| Jeanene Brown Drop In Center, 2326
Edgewood Dr., Lakeland |
| Free. More info call (863)
533-4411 |
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Parents and Teachers As Allies
Seminar. |
| How families and schools can work
together to help the emotionally disturbed or mentally ill child
(ADD, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar, Depressed, and others). Mental Health
professionals and parents of children with disorders will speak.
Local resources made available. Free. Held annually. Last
held Feb. 9, 2008. |
| Video of February 9,2008 seminar
held at USF-Lakeland available by calling NAMI office (863)
533-4411. |
| Speakers included Dr. Anne Tyson,
Dr. Richard Marshall, Dr. Bernie Wilkinson, Dr. Paul Suich, Pam
Stein, and Diane Kratt. |
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Family Support Groups |
| Family members and friends of
those with mental illness meet for support and encouragement.
Learn from others and find hope. |
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| Lakeland |
Suspended
until new leader can be found. To volunteer call NAMI office.
Support group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday mornings 10am at
Family Fundamentals,
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Call for details. (863)
533-4411 |
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| Winter Haven |
| Support group reorganizing. We are
looking for a volunteer to lead the group. Call for details.
(863) 533-4411 |
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| Lake Wales |
| Two support groups , day
and evening. Call (863) 533-4411 for details. |
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Educational Meetings |
The National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI) of Polk County offers educational meetings
free of charge to the public. Guest speakers provide information
to those who are interested in mental illness and in helping those
who suffer. Call
(863) 533-4411 for more information.
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NAMI Polk Annual Membership
Meeting
May 19, 2008; 6:30pm
Guest speaker: Linda McKinnon, President NAMI Florida
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| St. David's Episcopal
Church, 145 E. Edgewood Drive, Lakeland |
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