NAMI WESTERN SLOPE GENERAL INFORMATION
Mailing Address:
NAMI Western Slope
PO Box 1864
Grand Junction, CO 81502
Nami Western Slope Phone Number: 970-462-3989
Email: namiwesternslope@gmail.com
President: Leslie Kent
Treasurer:
Denise Corbin
Secretary: Sandy Richmond
Family-to-Family Education Coordinator: Leslie Kent -
970-462-3989
namiwesternslope@gmail.com
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FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
This class will meet every Monday evening for 12 weeks
from 6:30 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
For more information or to register,
please contact
Leslie Kent at 970-462-3989 or namiwesternslope@gmail.com
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
TO TAKE THIS CLASS
There is no charge !
This is a 12 week Family—to—Family educational/support group. It is only available to those who
have mental illness in their families. During the class you will learn about symptoms and clinical
treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
borderline personality disorder, post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) and co-occurring brain disorder
and addictive disorder.
The class will help you to gain empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness.
Learn problem solving, listening and communication techniques, and acquire strategies for handling
crisis and relapse. You will also learn techniques for coping with worry, stress, and emotional overload,
and improving communication with your loved ones.
This is a difficult journey, Don’t do it by yourself.
From one family member to another:
I would like to share a few things with all you family members who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, anxious, and at your wits end. As you all know mental illness effects the whole family. I understand where you are, I have been there and at times I am still there. My husband has Bipolar Disorder. However, as I began my journey of educating myself, I found this to be very empowering. I, myself, needed my own coping skills, to learn problem solving techniques, and to find support groups that accept you for who you are. I realized the more I understood the illness, the more my husband and I are able to move forward. Never lose hope in the power of your loved one achieving recovery. Leslie, Family-to-Family teacher
COLORADO VISIONS
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND THESE CLASSES
There is no charge ! Confidentiality will be maintained.
This 5 week course is aimed to give information to parents
and caregivers of children with brain disorders. This is a
family member-to-family member course. The course gives
caregivers the opportunity to share mutual experiences and
learn valuable lessons from one another.
Course Topics
Introduction/Brain Biology
ADD/ADHD, PDD/Autism, Tourette’s Disorder, Conduct Disorder
Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Eating Disorders
Early Onset Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective
Organization of Data and Record Keeping
Coping and Self Care
Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Transition Anxiety Disorders:
Obsessive-Compulsive, Post-Traumatic Stress, Separation Anxiety,
Panic, Phobia, Generalized Anxiety
Empathy & Sharing Our Unique Life Experiences
Communication - With Each Other and With Our Children
Problem Management
If you are interested in taking this class, or
would like to be put on the waitlist, please
call:
970-462-3989 or
email namiwesternslope@gmail.com.
NAMI Education and Support Meetings:
Date: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:00 P.M. Support & 7:00 P.M. Education
(Family member and consumer support done separately)
Location: C.W.M.H. 515 28 3/4rd. Bld. A
NAMI Support Group
Date: Every Monday
Time: 2:00pm “NAMI” Support Group
Location: C.W.M.H. 515 28 3/4rd. Bld. A
Contact: Janice 257-0891
List of Available Support Groups & Classes
MONDAY:
12:00 Noon “Parent Support” @ C.W.M.H. Roxanne 245-3270 x7390
2:00pm “NAMI” Support Group @ C.W.M.H. Janice 257-0891
TUESDAY:
10:00am “Thinking 101” @ Oasis Janice 257-0891
WEDNESDAY:
1:00pm “Anxiety & Stress Reduction support group” @ C.W.M.H.
6:00pm 3rd Wednesday only “NAMI” 6pm Support & 7pm Education
@ C.W.M.H. Janice 257-0891
THURSDAY:
10:00am “Empowering Women” @ Oasis Janice 257-0891
1:00pm “Positive Thinking” @ Oasis Janice 257-0891
FRIDAY:
10:00AM “Women's Group” @ C.W.M.H. Janice 257-0891
1:00-5:00pm “Recovery For Life” @ C.W.M.H. Janice 257-0891
**ADDRESS FOR CLASSES AND GROUPS:
C.W.M.H. 515 28 3/4 ROAD BLD. A
OASIS 450 OURAY AVE.
Support & Education for Families of children
Support and education is
very important to those raising
children! Local groups
are available for any caregiver
who is interested.
NAMI collaborates with EMPOWER
Colorado and Federation
of Families for Children's
Mental Health. Colorado
West Mental Health
(CWMH) has a part-time
Family Peer Specialist also.
Roxanne is in the Resource
Room at CWMH on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
For Information call the resource room at
Colorado West Mental Health.
Roxanne 245-3270 x7390 or
rcaldero@cwrmhc.org
Support Group For Families of Children & Youth
with Mental, Emotional, and
Behavioral Disorders.
Every Monday at noon Family Peer Services is presenting
an information video at our Monday
Parenting Support Group meetings.
This will be on the last Monday of
every month. In January, we saw
"Living with Your Bipolar Child".
In February we watched the video
"Real World Parenting Solution" it
was about preparing kids for the real
world, ending auguring and defiance,
staying calm, and getting respect and
responsibility. The time is noon to
2:00pm at the Colorado West building.
There is no cost and no child care
available.
You need to bring your own lunch.
Questions or RSVP to Roxanne at 245-3270-ext.7390. March 30 will be our
next video, however the topic is yet
to be determined. So, come and help
us choose what information to share.
Parenting Classes
Parenting Classes are offered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm there is a parenting class, which usually includes video training in parenting. How these kids
challenge us! This group is at the Hawthorne Park Community Church, at 4th and Hill St. Use the Hill street entrance. Parent training offered includes Love and Logic, 1-2-3 Magic and Total Transformation. Please call Roxanne to register for this class at 245-3270 x7390.
FACEBOOK ONLINE PEER SUPPORT
Join the online community
of “FACEBOOK”
We now have three
Groups for support.
Here is what you do:
1. Get online
2. Go to FACEBOOK.Com.
3. Become a FACEBOOK member
4. Join any of the groups listed below.
5. Have FUN!
GROUPS:
1. “Western Slope Support for Adults Dealing With Mental Illness”
2. “Western Slope Support For Family Members of Adults With Mental Illness”
3. “Western Slope Mental Illness Support for Families of Children And Teens”
HAPPENINGS & EVENTS
WE NEED YOU!
We are excited to announce that we are looking for
consumers to help us create
a RECOVERY BOOK for
the hospital. Our goal is to instill hope, and show
other consumers things that help us in our own
recovery.
These are some things we are looking for, but not limited to:
Do you have a favorite affirmation or quote?
Are you an artist? Do you have a painting or drawing we could use?
Do you love to write poetry, or have a favorite poem that has helped you?
Do you have some beautiful pictures you have taken with your camera
that just make you smile?
Do you have a favorite book, you know could really help other people?
How did you overcome your last depression?
How did deal with your panic attacks?
How do you control your anxiety?
How do you control your thoughts?
What keeps you from
getting overwhelmed?
If you are interested in being a part of this wonderful
opportunity
then please contact:
Marilyn Brown at 464-0136
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Attention!!
ALL YOUNG ADULTS
WE NEED YOUR HELP !
Ages 18-25
We are looking for young adults (18-25) with a mental
health diagnosis, to help create a group for
their peers.
We need YOU to help organize and
plan this group!
Your ideas are important!
These are some of the things we are
looking for, but not limited to:
What are the needs of people in this age group?
What do you need help with?
What would make your life easier?
What's stopping you from moving forward?
What would help with that?
How can a group be of value to you?
What would it include?
What would NOT be included?
PLEASE CONTACT: Janice Curtis at 257-0891
OR
JCURTIS@FRONTIER.NET
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