NAMI Kokomo is an affiliate of NAMI Indiana and part of the nation's largest grassroots mental health advocacy organization. NAMI Kokomo serves Howard County, Indiana by providing support and education to people and families impacted by mental illness as well as awareness to the community at large.
NAMI Family & Friends
Sat., April 1│10AM-3PMCommunity Howard Regional Health│ Kokomo, INComing Events:
April 1, 2023: NAMI Family & Friends is a free four-hour seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support.
The seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics.
Understanding diagnoses, treatment and recovery
Effective communication strategies
The importance of self-care
Crisis preparation strategies
NAMI and community resources
The class is free to join, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Register Now.
"[They] encouraged us and gave us hope that 'schizophrenia' can be managed and that our daughter can have a productive life. The other participants in the class were very encouraging." - NAMI Kokomo Program Participant.
If you are interested in starting a support group or volunteering with NAMI Kokomo, visit the NAMI Indiana volunteer page to learn about volunteer opportunities available and you can help bring more NAMI programs to the Kokomo community. If you'd like to learn more about becoming involved in NAMI Kokomo, please contact Linda Williams, lwilliams@namiindiana.org or 317-925-9399.