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NAMI Shelby: Mental Health Support, Education & Resources

WEBNAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. …

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Individuals with Mental Illness

WEBIf you have a mental health condition, you're not alone. One in 5 American adults experiences some form of mental illness in any given year. And across the population, 1 in every 20 adults is living with a serious mental health condition such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or long-term recurring major depression. As with other serious illnesses, …

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Family Members and Caregivers

WEBWhen 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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NAMI Peer-to-Peer

WEBNAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not …

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About NAMI Shelby, AL

WEBUnhappy with the lack of services available and the treatment of those living with mental illness, the women sought out others with similar concerns. The first meeting held to address these issues in mental health led to the formation of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in 1979. In 1997, the legal name was changed to the acronym, NAMI.

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Kids, Teens and Young Adults

WEBSince mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood, we have compiled essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need. Kids. Having a child that is facing mental health symptoms can be incredibly difficult. To make things easier, explore our

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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

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Finding Stable Housing

WEBFor 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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Identity and Cultural Dimensions

WEBWhen a mental health professional understands the role that cultural differences play in the diagnosis of a condition, and incorporates cultural needs and differences into a person’s care, it significantly improves outcomes. Mental health care must be tailored to the individual — to their identity, culture and experience.

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NAMI Family Support Group (online)

WEBNAMI Shelby FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP is a free peer-led support group for family, partner and friends of individuals with mental illness. Family support group

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NAMI Shelby Moves to New Location

WEBNAMI Shelby recognizes Cahaba Valley Elks 1738 for Superior Leadership in Mental Health Education and Advocacy; NAMI Shelby Christmas Party Scheduled for December 13th! 2022 Alabaster Health Fair to be hosted at Thompson High School, Saturday, September 10th; NAMI Shelby 2nd Annual Caleb’s Cornhole Charity Classic

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NAMI Connection Support Group

WEBNAMI CONNECTION is a free, recovery support group for individuals living with mental illness where people learn from one another’s experiences, share coping

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NAMI Family Support Group

WEBNAMI Shelby FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP is a free peer-led support group for family, partner and friends of individuals with mental illness. Family support group

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NAMI Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement

WEBNAMI Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement (SYSLE) is a presentation program that prepares individuals and family members to share their stories of lived experience with mental illness to a law enforcement audience, such as during Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, or other events where mental illness and related topics are featured.

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Alabama 4-H Center – NAMI Shelby, AL

WEBIndividuals with Mental Illness; Family Members and Caregivers; Kids, Teens and Young Adults; Identity and Cultural Dimensions; Veterans & Active Duty

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Monthly Educational Meeting

WEBYour Journey. Individuals with Mental Illness; Family Members and Caregivers

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