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| Connection Recovery Support Group
A FREE support group led by trained peer facilitators for adults with a mental health condition, regardless of their diagnosis. Monday, March 20th from 6:00-7:30pm at Empath Health, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater in The Gathering Place, Building 100, Rm “D”, Tuesday, March 21th from 5:30-7:00pm in the Conference Room of St Pete Public Library Main Branch 3745 9th Ave N, St Petersburg, 33713. |
| Crisis Intervention Team (C. I. T.) Training
Monday, March 20th, NAMI Pinellas will participate with a the Pinellas County Police Department and mental health providers to offer a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (C. I. T.) Training to Law Enforcement Officers. C. I. T. provides law enforcement-based, crisis intervention training for assisting individuals with a mental illness, and improves the safety of patrol officers, persons in crisis, family members, and citizens within the community. The basic goals are to improve officer, individual, and community safety as well as redirect individuals with mental health conditions from the Judicial System to the Health Care System. On Friday, March 24th, join us at the C. I. T. Graduation ceremony at Empath Health, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater in The Gathering Place, Bldg 100 at 3:00 pm so we can show our support of the C. I. T. Program. |
| Family-to-Family
Family-to-Family is a 12 week course that offers families information on mental illnesses, treatment, coping skills, and advocacy. Monday, March 20th is week 10 of the 12-week Family-to-Family Course 6:00-8:00pm The Centre, in Palm Harbor Tuesday, March 21th is week 11 of the 12-week Family-to-Family course held at Northwest Church of Christ in St. Petersburg from 6:00-8:00pm. Please contact Vice President, Phyllis Beede at 727-547-8683 or email pbeede12@yahoo.com to register for the next course in St. Petersburg beginning Monday, April 17th or for the next course in Palm Harbor beginning Tuesday, April 18th. |
| Peer-to-Peer
Peer-to-Peer is a free 10-week course which offers tools for recovery in a relaxed, confidential setting. Wednesday, March 22nd is the 7th week of NAMI 10-week Peer-to-Peer course. Class meets from 10am-12pm in Portable Classroom 2, of Northwest Church of Christ 6355 38th Avenue North, St Pete, FL 33710. Class is full and participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. Call the NAMI Center Office at 727-826-0807 if you are interested in registering for future classes. |
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| Events Coming Up:
Thursday, April 6th is NAMI Florida Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. The groups begin to gather at 9 am at the Kleman Plaza Parking Center, 306 S. Duval Street, 9:15 am where they will march to the Capitol at 10:00 am for a press conference. Attendees will have opportunities to meet with lawmakers and attend legislative committee meetings. Thursday, April 6th, Family Support Group meets from 6:00-7:30pm at CSA Palm Harbor 1500 16th St, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Group is facilitated by NAMI trained family members who provide families & caregivers a place to express their concerns and receive encouragement, feedback and hope. Saturday, April 8th Suncoast’s ArtWalk Night 5:00-9:00, The Gallery 200 Central Ave # 111, St. Petersburg 33701 on corner of 1st Ave S & 2nd St S. For more info about ART HEALS call 727-388-1175. A powerful exhibit featuring artwork created by survivors of sexual violence, with several of St. Pete’s artists and arts organizations. Thursday, April 13th, our Education Meeting will feature Rosalie Bousher MA, LMHC, RN, to offer Part 2 of her series, “Building Family Relationships.” NAMI Education Meetings are scheduled for the second Thursday of every month and feature a variety of topics related to mental health. May 5th-7th, Family-to-Family Teacher Training will be offered free at New Hope Church of Christ 11025 131st St, Largo, FL 33774. Taken a FAMILY-to-FAMILY Course? Loved it? If you are ready to give back and share with others the value of what you have learned through this Evidence-based Program, apply for this FREE Teacher Training. Call NAMI Pinellas Vice President, Phyllis Beede 727-547-8683 for information and details. May 6th and 7th, NAMI Connection Facilitator training will be held at Windmoor Health care for individuals living in recovery with a mental health condition. Interested applicants should have attended a NAMI Connection Group and be recommended to lead group as facilitators. For more information, call 727-826-0807. May Peer-to-Peer training TBA. |