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Family to Family

12 week education course for Friends and Family members of a person with a brain disorder. Details »


Peer to Peer

9 week recovery based education program for persons with brain disorders Details »


Crisis Intervention Training

40 hour training program for law enforcement personnel with an emphasis in de-escalation techniques


Saving Lives: Understanding Suicide and Depression

Currently offering presentations on suicide and depression, what they are and how to recognize it, as well as what to do when you encounter someone that is suicidal or depressed.


In Our Own Voice

IOOV is a presentation by consumers that creates awareness about what is involved in recovery from mental illness.



For information on any of these programs contact Josie Setzler at
888-582-8889
Fax: 419-334-8021

Spring Family to Family Class

Free education course to help family members learn about mental illness, treatment, & recovery.

12 consecutive Mondays from 6:00pm - 8:30 pm starting March 5, 2012.

Trinity United Church of Christ, 8919 South State Route 53, Mc Cutchenville

There is no fee to attend, but registration is required. To register, contact the NAMI office at 419-334-8021, toll free 1-888-582-8889, or email information@namissw.org.

The course is taught by trained family members. All instruction and course materials are free to class participants. Over 115,000 family members have graduated from this national program. It is open to any family member, caregiver, or provider.

This class has been a consistent force in helping families to understand the clinical treatment of brain disorders and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. It lets them know more about what their loved ones face in a way that is non-judgmental, factual, and yet encouraging.

Reflection: Candlelight Vigil,
Sycamore UCC, October 13, 2011

I’d like to remember 3 NAMI friends who have passed away this year: Kandy Owens, who was a long time member of the Connections Recovery Support Group in Fremont, Gary Shoup, past NAMI Board member and valued speaker and instructor in several NAMI programs, and David Van Der Laar, son of John Van Der Laar and brother to our Board treasurer Mary Jo Wagner and to me. I would like to take a moment of silence to honor their lives and their journeys with our affiliate.

Full Reflection »
Looking ahead...Family to Family will again be offered starting in March in the southern reaches of our area, with Rona Knieriem and Randy Hoffman facilitating.  Stay tuned...
...Volunteers are planning to organize a Wyandot County family support meeting in Sycamore...if you'd like to be involved with getting this off the ground, please let us know.

Phone: 419-334-8021, (toll free) 1-888-582-8889

Area Law Enforcement Officers Complete Oct. 17-21 CIT Training

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Fourteen participants from area law enforcement agencies completed Crisis Intervention Team training last week and received their CIT pins from the Ohio CIT program.  Departments sending participants were Wyandot County Sheriff Office, Upper Sandusky Police Dept., Carey Police Dept., Tiffin Police Dept., Fremont Police Dept., Sandusky County Sheriff Office, and Sandusky County Court Probation Department. 

Co-coordinators Sgt. Patrick Del Turco and Josie Setzler were assisted by CIT Committee members Robin Reaves, Chief David Olds, Chief Timothy Wiersma, and Nancy Steyer.  The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Sandusky, & Wyandot Counties provided funding.  Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services and NAMI also assisted with the training.

72 officers from Seneca, Sandusky, & Wyandot Counties have been trained since 2006.

Support Groups

Fremont NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

Every Monday, 2:00 pm.
Pontifex, 416 W. State
Fremont, OH.

NAMI Depression/Bipolar Support Group

Third Tuesday of the month
7:00-8:30 pm
Tiffin-Seneca Public Library
77 Jefferson St.
Tiffin, OH

Family Support

2nd Wednesday of the month
7:00-8:30 pm
Pontifex, 416 W. State St.,
Fremont, OH

3rd Saturday of the month
10:00-11:30 am
Tiffin Developmental Center, Administration Bldg., Conference Rm. 1, 600 N. River Rd.,
Tiffin, OH

Phone support available by calling NAMI office 419-334-8021 or toll free 1-888-582-8889

Support Groups sponsored by other organizations

Survivors of Suicide

7PM on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at
Community Hospice in Tiffin.
Contact Karen at 419-448-9440

Seneca Co. Autism Family Support

Early Childhood Center of Fostoria,
801 Kirk Street,
Fostoria, OH.
1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8PM.
Contact: Jessica at 419-619-8689


NAMI's Campaign for the Mind of America

We are currently seeking organizations that will allow us to come to you and present about NAMI, who we are and what we do.  If you are interested in having us present for you, please contact Josie Setzler at
419-334-8021
Fax: 419-334-8021


Rewards Program

If you make a purchase at Staples, please give the cashier our  "Rewards" Number #1886468337.  NAMI gets a percent back to spend in the store on our supplies.  Thanks for your help!



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Phone:  419-334-8021 or  888-582-8889

Fax: 419-334-8021

email: information@namissw.org

416 W. State St., Suite 204, Fremont, OH 43420 

Josie Setzler Executive Director

 

NAMI SSW is a member Agency of the Sandusky County United Way
and an associate member Tiffin- Seneca County United Way Agency

 

We would like to extend a special thanks to the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board

of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties for funding many of our programs.

 
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