Please note that due to the reliance on venue availability and volunteer consideration, some of our local affiliate meetings, groups, and/or events have been canceled, while others are going on as scheduled. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AFFILIATE to check on whether the meeting or event will still be taking place.
FREE SCREENING EVENTS FEATURING BEDLAM** – An intimate journey into America’s mental health crisis – Click here for locations and more information.**
FREE RECOVERY CLASS FOR ADULTS EXPERIENCING MENTAL ILLNESS
This class will be begin Thursday, March 19th, 5:30 to 7:30 in Chapel Hill over the course of 8 weeks.** Using lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises participants will gain knowledge, insight, and strategies for living with their illness. Offered by NAMI Orange County. To register and for more information, please call 919-929-7822 or email bmaier.namioc@gmail.com
FREE CLASS FOR FAMILIES OF VETERANS/MILITARY IN STATESVILLE-
NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions. Classes begin on April 25th 11a-1:30p ** Contact Mike at hoffmanm679@gmail.com to register. Offered by NAMI Lake Norman Iredell.
FREE CLASS FOR CAREGIVERS/PARENTS OF CHILDREN/TEENS to be held in Orange County!
NAMI Basics is free 6-session program designed for parents or caregivers of children and teens experiencing symptoms of mental illness or challenging emotional or behavioral difficulties. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, medications, effect on family, coping, stress, and more.
The Pittsboro class will begin on Saturday, April 4 and run on Saturdays thru May 18 from 10am-12:30pm. The class is offered by NAMI Orange County. Please contact bmaier.namioc@gmail.com or call 919.929.7822 for more information or to register.**
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FREE FAMILY-TO-FAMILY CLASSES BEING HELD IN WILMINGTON
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition. Pre-registration is required.
FOR WILMINGTON: Series of classes have been rescheduled to begin on April 7th. For more information or to register call 910.772.3074 or click here. Offered by NAMI Wilmington.**
ELSEWHERE IN NC: For more information on other class locations near you, contact your local affiliate or the NAMI NC Helpline at 800.451.9682
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As of today, NAMI NC has not rescheduled NAMI Walks or Advocacy Day 2020. We are researching alternatives in the event that is necessary. **Please contact your local affiliate to see if there are any alterations to plans for local classes or support groups.**
NAMIWalks–May 16, 2020 – Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh, NC. For more information email events@naminc.org or to register click here
ADVOCACY DAY 2020 – May 19, 2020 – Raleigh NC
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ON-GOING SUPPORT GROUPS-
Our local affiliates hold weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly support groups that will enable you to gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. Click here to see offerings and contact information by county throughout North Carolina.
