Lake County's Voice On Mental Illness
Lake County's Voice On Mental Illness
Mental Illness is a reaction to stress that often impacts the entire family. Professionals seldom understand what things the family tried to help before a family member went to the hospital.
There is value to families learning from and supporting each other in understanding how to help a person with mental illness. NAMI's Family-to-Family is a curriculum where families learn about mental illness, evidence-based treatment, and how best to support the individual while also supporting each other. The curriculum, taught by trained family members has been tested and updated for decades.
After class, families continue to offer each other ongoing support through the Family Support Program.
NAMI Lake County Illinois or NAMI Illinois Virtual Groups Offered or Planned Soon
is a class for families, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. Designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA, it facilitates a better understanding of mental health conditions, increases coping skills, and empowers participants to become advocates for their family members.
is an ongoing support group for families with a family member with mental health conditions. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location. This program is also available in Spanish. Find the NAMI Family Support group nearest you
NAMI Basics for Parents is online on demand.
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents and others who provide care for children and youth (22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. The course is offered free of charge.
Right now there are no live classes that we know of in this area, but you ca
NAMI Basics for Parents is online on demand.
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents and others who provide care for children and youth (22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. The course is offered free of charge.
Right now there are no live classes that we know of in this area, but you can attend online, on your own schedule, at your own pace.
Start the classes here https://basics.nami.org/?ID=b836a828-81cf-ea11-8b03-000d3a114ffc
Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn't always easy. There's no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical illness.
Learning About 12
Specific Mental Health Conditions
Learn specifically about Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality, and more.
Caregivers need support too. Consider learning more about the need for your own support.
Military Service Members, Veterans, and their Families: Lake County is home to many military families. We need to support the Families that protect us as a part of their jobs. Accessible through computers or mobile devices, NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources are confidentially available 24/7 and includes information about mental health conditions treatment options, approaches to increase overall wellness, tips for self-care and managing stress, links to helpful organizations and crisis services, and assistance in transitioning from military to civilian life.
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a hands-on advocacy training program that helps people living with mental illness, friends and family transform their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy.
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy will teach a person to:
NAMI Help and Crisis Web Page:
https://www.nami.org/help#crisis
Crisis Text Line
www.crisistextline.org
A volunteer-staffed text helpline for those in crisis.
Text START to 741741.
If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or call 911 immediately.
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