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Mental Health Education

WebNAMI Family-to-Family 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.

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URL: https://namisouthdakota.org/support-and-education/mental-health-education/

Family Members and Caregivers

WebSupporting Your Family Member. With the unique understanding of people with lived experience, NAMI programs and support groups provide outstanding free education, skills training and support. When a friend or family member develops a mental health condition, it's important to know that you're not alone. Family members and caregivers often play a.

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Mental Health 101

WebThe families and members of NAMI South Dakota are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness. Mental Health 101 is an hour-long presentation focusing on the basics of mental health and mental health conditions. Participants will learn the difference.

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About Mental Illness

WebA mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are medical conditions that often result in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life.

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NAMI Family-to-Family

WebNAMI Family-to-Family. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the …

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Board Leadership

WebNAMI Ending the Silence; NAMI In Our Own Voice; Normalizing Conversations Around Mental Health; Mental Health in the Workplace; Say it Out Loud; Mental Health 101

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About NAMI South Dakota

WebNAMI South Dakota was founded in 1987. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to carrying out the mission to improve the lives of persons affected by mental illness. The mission of NAMI South Dakota is to provide education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families impacted by mental illness. Affiliates are located throughout the

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NAMI Family Support Group

WebNAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be

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Finding Stable Housing

WebFinding Stable Housing. For someone with a mental health condition, the basic necessity of a stable home can be hard to come by. The lack of safe and affordable housing is one of the most powerful barriers to recovery. When this basic need isn’t met, people cycle in and out of homelessness, jails, shelters and hospitals.

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Legal Representation

WebWorking with an attorney: Call the Public Defender’s office at the court where the case is being heard and ask for the name and phone number of the attorney who will be handling the case. It is more likely the attorney will be at his or her desk in the morning between 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. before court begins or later in the afternoon after 3:30 p.m.

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2023 NAMI SD Conference Agenda

WebSarah came to NAMI South Dakota from music education in June 2023 with a passion for working with people and a wealth of mental health knowledge. She uses her musical and educational expertise to provide the Black Hills area with mental health presentations, wellness events and support.

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Frontline Professionals

WebWe want you to know that NAMI is here to help. NAMI is pleased to join the #FirstRespondersFirst initiative to support frontline health care and public safety professionals facing the adverse mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This community-centered initiative is called NAMI Frontline Wellness. As you navigate this …

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