Provides an advocacy group for persons with mental health concerns and has support groups statewide. It strives to raise public awareness and concern about mental illness, to foster research, to improve treatment and to upgrade the care delivery system.
NAMI locations offer a variety of support groups and educational programs for those with mental health concerns their family and friends. Visit the website or call to get more information about support groups available and other mental health resources available.
Provides an advocacy group for persons with mental health concerns and has support groups statewide. It strives to raise public awareness and concern about mental illness, to foster research, to improve treatment and to upgrade the care delivery system.
NAMI locations offer a variety of support groups and educational programs for those with mental health concerns their family and friends. Visit the website or call to get more information about support groups available and other mental health resources available.
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Free 8-session class taught by trained NAMI members. The Family to Family curriculum focuses on:
- Schizophrenia.
- Bipolar disorder (manic depression).
- Clinical depression.
- Panic disorder.
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. Classes are offered twice a year.
NAMI Champaign County also provides monthly educational presentations and can provide an in-service for teachers and staff to help identify the symptoms of mental illness in children.
Free 8-session class taught by trained NAMI members. The Family to Family curriculum focuses on:
- Schizophrenia.
- Bipolar disorder (manic depression).
- Clinical depression.
- Panic disorder.
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. Classes are offered twice a year.
NAMI Champaign County also provides monthly educational presentations and can provide an in-service for teachers and staff to help identify the symptoms of mental illness in children.
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Professional Partner program serves children, adolescents, and young adults who have serious emotional disorders and their families; provides intensive therapeutic case management program tailored to meet the needs of each youth and family.
Emergency Community Support program provides follow-up, continuity, and coordination services for individuals who have been admitted to emergency or civil protective custody.
Regional Housing Coordination provides rental assistance for adults who are low income and experience a serious mental illness to obtain safe housing at an affordable cost; must have referral from a community support worker or other behavioral health worker.
Regional Consumer Specialist (RCS) serves as an advocate and liaison to consumers of behavioral health services, including consumers of services which are designed to lead toward wellness and recovery from mental illness, substance abuse, or problem gambling; the RCS is available to consumers of all ages, their families and support system, throughout Region 3's geographic area.
Training related to Suicide Prevention, Suicide Postvention, Mental Health First Aid, Psychological First Aid, Trauma-Informed Care, Compassion Fatigue, Coping Through COVID, Calmer Classrooms: Working with Traumatized Youth, Psychological First Aid, Effective Strategies for Children with Developmental Trauma, Resilience for the Responders: Creative Tools for Compassion Fatigue & Secondary Trauma for Disaster Relief Workers, Introduction to Mindfulness Skills, Helping Adults Coping with Grief.
Disaster Behavioral Health Outreach, Counseling and Training for flood impacted counties (Buffalo, Custer, Hall and Howard) and for individuals impacted by COVID 19 for all 22 counties in Region 3.
Professional Partner program serves children, adolescents, and young adults who have serious emotional disorders and their families; provides intensive therapeutic case management program tailored to meet the needs of each youth and family.
Emergency Community Support program provides follow-up, continuity, and coordination services for individuals who have been admitted to emergency or civil protective custody.
Regional Housing Coordination provides rental assistance for adults who are low income and experience a serious mental illness to obtain safe housing at an affordable cost; must have referral from a community support worker or other behavioral health worker.
Regional Consumer Specialist (RCS) serves as an advocate and liaison to consumers of behavioral health services, including consumers of services which are designed to lead toward wellness and recovery from mental illness, substance abuse, or problem gambling; the RCS is available to consumers of all ages, their families and support system, throughout Region 3's geographic area.
Training related to Suicide Prevention, Suicide Postvention, Mental Health First Aid, Psychological First Aid, Trauma-Informed Care, Compassion Fatigue, Coping Through COVID, Calmer Classrooms: Working with Traumatized Youth, Psychological First Aid, Effective Strategies for Children with Developmental Trauma, Resilience for the Responders: Creative Tools for Compassion Fatigue & Secondary Trauma for Disaster Relief Workers, Introduction to Mindfulness Skills, Helping Adults Coping with Grief.
Disaster Behavioral Health Outreach, Counseling and Training for flood impacted counties (Buffalo, Custer, Hall and Howard) and for individuals impacted by COVID 19 for all 22 counties in Region 3.
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Counseling and education for individuals and families.
Counseling and education for individuals and families.
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Educational materials on grief and loss for children and adults.
Grief Digest articles on grief and loss are available on the website free of charge.
Educational materials on grief and loss for children and adults.
Grief Digest articles on grief and loss are available on the website free of charge.
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Provides a joint effort of Foundation 2, Horizons, ASAC, Abbe Center, Tanager Place and St. Luke's with the common goal of serving youth with immediate mental health or substance abuse needs quickly.
If there are concerns about a youth in crisis, J-FAST can meet to discuss options. Issues covered include depression, cutting, violent behavior, substance abuse and thoughts of suicide. J-Fast can be at any Linn County location within an hour of the call. Additional services include Assessment and Referrals, Case Management.
Provides a joint effort of Foundation 2, Horizons, ASAC, Abbe Center, Tanager Place and St. Luke's with the common goal of serving youth with immediate mental health or substance abuse needs quickly.
If there are concerns about a youth in crisis, J-FAST can meet to discuss options. Issues covered include depression, cutting, violent behavior, substance abuse and thoughts of suicide. J-Fast can be at any Linn County location within an hour of the call. Additional services include Assessment and Referrals, Case Management.
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Coordinated network of services and supports that address the needs of a child's behavioral health care. Includes:
- Coordinates next steps when a child has a potential behavioral health issue or if a screening has indicated a potential concern
- Support from other parents who have experienced the process of planning behavioral health care
- Informational sessions to learn more about children's behavioral health and relevant child and family wellness topics
Coordinated network of services and supports that address the needs of a child's behavioral health care. Includes:
- Coordinates next steps when a child has a potential behavioral health issue or if a screening has indicated a potential concern
- Support from other parents who have experienced the process of planning behavioral health care
- Informational sessions to learn more about children's behavioral health and relevant child and family wellness topics
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- NAMI Family to Family: Provides an 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. Program is also offered in Spanish.
- NAMI Peer to Peer: Provides an 8-week educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Program is also offered in Spanish.
- NAMI Basics: Provides a 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or who have already been diagnosed. Program is offered in a group setting so that attendees can connect with others face-to-face.
- NAMI Ending the Silence: Provides a presentation for middle and high school students. Symptoms of mental health conditions and resources to access when they are noted in peers and family members are provided. A recovery speaker shares their story. Students are asked to take action in ending the stigma regarding mental illness.
- NAMI Family to Family: Provides an 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. Program is also offered in Spanish.
- NAMI Peer to Peer: Provides an 8-week educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Program is also offered in Spanish.
- NAMI Basics: Provides a 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or who have already been diagnosed. Program is offered in a group setting so that attendees can connect with others face-to-face.
- NAMI Ending the Silence: Provides a presentation for middle and high school students. Symptoms of mental health conditions and resources to access when they are noted in peers and family members are provided. A recovery speaker shares their story. Students are asked to take action in ending the stigma regarding mental illness.
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Crisis team (Engagement Specialist and Crisis Counselor) provides mobile crisis response.
- On-site counseling.
- Mental health evaluation.
- Assesses the need for psychiatric hospitalization.
Crisis team (Engagement Specialist and Crisis Counselor) provides mobile crisis response.
- On-site counseling.
- Mental health evaluation.
- Assesses the need for psychiatric hospitalization.
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Provides mental health and psychiatry services to those in need. Services include counseling, medication management, and mental health case management.
Provides mental health and psychiatry services to those in need. Services include counseling, medication management, and mental health case management.
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Provides educational classes about mental illness for families, for adults living with a mental illness, and for the general public. NAMI provides support resources for family members and individuals affected by mental illness and provides advocacy training to help the public work to improve mental health resources.
NAMI also works to improve current laws, legislation and promotes research. This is a locally led affiliate of NAMI Iowa and the national NAMI organization.
Provides educational classes about mental illness for families, for adults living with a mental illness, and for the general public. NAMI provides support resources for family members and individuals affected by mental illness and provides advocacy training to help the public work to improve mental health resources.
NAMI also works to improve current laws, legislation and promotes research. This is a locally led affiliate of NAMI Iowa and the national NAMI organization.
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A website containing information to help survivors understand the complex emotional aftermath of suicide. Featured on the website is a community forum that is overseen by a mental health counselor and trained team of survivor moderators who provide information and hope. The website also features a blog, memorial wall, stories from survivors, and more.
A website containing information to help survivors understand the complex emotional aftermath of suicide. Featured on the website is a community forum that is overseen by a mental health counselor and trained team of survivor moderators who provide information and hope. The website also features a blog, memorial wall, stories from survivors, and more.
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Provides support to affiliates and partners, coordinates statewide advocacy and awareness, provides education, and works to advance mental health equality and access.
Provides support to affiliates and partners, coordinates statewide advocacy and awareness, provides education, and works to advance mental health equality and access.
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Provides a joint effort of Foundation 2, Horizons, ASAC, Abbe Center, Tanager Place and St. Luke's with the common goal of serving youth with immediate mental health or substance abuse needs quickly.
If there are concerns about a youth in crisis, J-FAST can meet to discuss options. Issues covered include depression, cutting, violent behavior, substance abuse and thoughts of suicide. J-Fast can be at any Linn County location within an hour of the call. Additional services include Assessment and Referrals, Case Management.
Provides a joint effort of Foundation 2, Horizons, ASAC, Abbe Center, Tanager Place and St. Luke's with the common goal of serving youth with immediate mental health or substance abuse needs quickly.
If there are concerns about a youth in crisis, J-FAST can meet to discuss options. Issues covered include depression, cutting, violent behavior, substance abuse and thoughts of suicide. J-Fast can be at any Linn County location within an hour of the call. Additional services include Assessment and Referrals, Case Management.
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Offers an 8-hour course that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training provides the skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing and mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Also offers a course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Topics include depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Offers an 8-hour course that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training provides the skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing and mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Also offers a course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Topics include depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
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Community groups, agencies, families, and individuals may request educational information, use mental health resources, and seek service consultation to aid in planning, designing, coordinating, or improving programs and services. These help prevent the need for more intensive services, increase awareness for and the advantages of early intervention, and increase the quality of mental health in the community.
Community groups, agencies, families, and individuals may request educational information, use mental health resources, and seek service consultation to aid in planning, designing, coordinating, or improving programs and services. These help prevent the need for more intensive services, increase awareness for and the advantages of early intervention, and increase the quality of mental health in the community.
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Crisis team (Engagement Specialist and Crisis Counselor) provide mobile crisis response.
- On-site counseling.
- Mental health evaluation.
- Assess the need for psychiatric hospitalization.
Crisis team (Engagement Specialist and Crisis Counselor) provide mobile crisis response.
- On-site counseling.
- Mental health evaluation.
- Assess the need for psychiatric hospitalization.
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Works to promote mental health, prevent mental illnesses, and improve care and treatment for persons suffering from mental and emotional disorders.
The website offers an online screening tool for different mental health conditions. Online information can help people search for support groups, psychiatrists, affordable psychiatric medications, education on mental illness, and resources on legal matters related to persons with mental illnesses.
Works to promote mental health, prevent mental illnesses, and improve care and treatment for persons suffering from mental and emotional disorders.
The website offers an online screening tool for different mental health conditions. Online information can help people search for support groups, psychiatrists, affordable psychiatric medications, education on mental illness, and resources on legal matters related to persons with mental illnesses.
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