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NAMI Delaware Virtual Connection Recovery Support Group
2024-03-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-04-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-04-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-06-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-06-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) and 2 more dates
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NAMI Delaware Virtual Connection Recovery Support Group is meant as an online substitute to our in-person Connection Recovery Support Group meetings to allow individuals with a mental health condition the chance to connect and feel supported.
Our Virtual Connection Recovery Support Group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Adjustments will be made for national holidays.

NAMI Delaware Virtual Family Support Group
2024-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax), 2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 UTC, 2024-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax), 2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 UTC, 2024-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax), 2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:00 UTC, 2024-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax), 2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:00 UTC and 2 more dates
NAMI Delaware Virtual Family Support Group is meant as an online substitute to our in-person Family Support Group meetings to allow family members and loved ones of individuals with a mental health condition the chance to connect and feel supported.
Our Virtual Family Support Group meets every 1st Monday and every 2nd Thursday of the month, from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Adjustments will be made for national holidays
Register at: https://fsgonline.eventbrite.com

NAMI Delaware Family Support Group In Person (Lewes)
2024-04-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-06-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-17 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Our in person Lewes family support group will meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:00pm at:
Lewes Presbyterian Church
133 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
There is no charge to attend. No registration is required to attend our in person meetings.

NAMIWalks Delaware 2024
2024-05-04 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Bellevue State Park, 2360 Lower Lot Road, Wilmington, DE, 19809, United States
Date/Time: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9:30am-12pm
Location: Figure 8 and Hunter Barns at Bellevue State Park
Join us for our annual NAMIWalks Delaware, our biggest fundraiser of the year! Meet other like-minded people passionate about mental health, enjoy some fun activities, and support us in our mission to help all Delawareans affected by mental illness.
Your support ensures that we can continue our no-cost support groups, mental health trainings, and our affordable housing program for peers. Every bit counts!
Register now: https://namiwalks.org/delaware

NAMI Family & Friends
2024-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
NAMI Family & Friends is a FREE virtual presentation on the best ways to support your loved one with a diagnosed mental health condition. It’s led by trained NAMI Delaware staff & volunteers who have lived experiences as family members. It will discuss topics such as:

understanding diagnoses, treatment and recovery
effective communication strategies
the importance of self-care
crisis preparation strategies
NAMI and community resources.

Register now to receive the zoom link to attend this session: https://namide-fnf.eventbrite.com

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2024-06-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
NAMI Delaware is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid! This course is a community class open at no cost to the public, courtesy of grant funding provided by the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH).
Participants must attend the entire session as well as complete both the pre- and post-work through the MHFA portal to receive the certification.
Register now: https://namide-ymhfa.eventbrite.com
NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EVENT to give time to give attendees access and time to complete PRE-WORK.
What is Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)?
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help youth and adolescents (age 12-18) who are experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. For more information, please access: mentalhealthfirstaid.org
If you have any other questions regarding this class, please contact Jenn Ford at jford@namide.org!

QPR Suicide Prevention Training
2024-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Carlisle Fire Department, 615 NW Front St, Milford, DE, 19963, United States
QPR is a free, 1-hour training on suicide prevention from the QPR Institute. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer and stands as a model for how to respond when someone discloses suicidal thoughts/feelings to you. Participants also learning the warning signs to help recognize when someone might be experiencing a suicidal crisis, as well as information to dispel common myths about suicide that contribute to its stigmatization.
This QPR training session does not require registration. If you’re available, come join us for this important and life-saving training on Sunday, June 23rd, from 2:30pm-3:30pm, at the Carlisle Fire Department (615 NW Front St, Milford, DE 19963).
Have any questions? Reach out to Jenn Ford at jford@namide.org or 302-427-0787 ext. 116.

NAMI Delaware Virtual Spouse/Partner Family Support Group
2024-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
NAMI Delaware’s Spouse/Partner Family Support Group will meet very 3rd Monday of the month, from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Adjustments will be made for national holidays.
Registration required in order to access Zoom link. Register now at: https://spousefsgonline.eventbrite.com
This support group will be facilitated by trained NAMI Delaware volunteers with lived experience and structured as closely to the original model of NAMI Family Support Group as possible via Zoom. It is open to all participants who identify as a spouse/partner of an individual with a mental health condition and are over the age of 18.
Participants may participate by using a phone or web connection. If connecting online, participants may show or hide their webcam. They may choose to mute their line and use headphones to listen only, and they may choose to respond silently by typing into the chat feature if they prefer.

What's Next?: Calling 911 for a Mental Health Crisis
2024-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1502 W. 13th St., Wilmington, DE, 19806, United States
When someone has a mental health crisis, sometimes there is no choice but to call 911 and receive a police response. What are the circumstances that require this? What can individuals and their families expect when something like this happens? What can the family/loved ones who are present do to help in this situation? Get the answers to these questions, as well as more resources, from this presentation given by representatives from Wilmington Police Department and NAMI Delaware!
This event is in-person at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, DE! Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration is not required, but ensures a seat is reserved for you. RSVP Here
Have questions? Please reach out to Wesley Ingram at wingram@namide.org.
This project was supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-21-GG-04295-MENT awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
