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Family to Family

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

 

Hand to Hand

 9 week education course for parents and care givers of children with emotional, behavioral, or neurobiological disorders

 

Peer to Peer

9 week recovery based education program for persons with brain disorders

 

Crisis Intervention Training

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

 

Out of the Shadow

We are currently offering showings of the documentary film "Out of the Shadow".

 

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 Dennis Wolf at 888-582-8889 

** Announcements **

The Baumann Auto Group 6th annual Big Charity Car Raffle tickets sales are over. Fifty finalist tickets are to be drawn September 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. One winning ticket will be drawn on September 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Baumann Pontiac Cadillac GMC in Norwalk.

Baumann is donating a 2008 vehicle as grand prize. The winner is to have the choice of a Pontiac G6, Pontiac Vibe, Jeep Patriot or Chevrolet Malibu.


Ray of Hope Dinner is scheduled for November 9th at Crystal Arbors in Fremont. Penny Frese, PhD will be the speaker, and we are currently soliciting donations for the silent auction.


** Help Wanted **

We're looking for volunteers to help out with the 2009 NAMI Walks for the Mind of America. Please consider volunteering any way you can for this worthy event. Stop by or call the office; 419-334-8021 or 888-582-8889 for further information. Thank you.



** News **

State Panel OK with Medicaid Drug Rule

Pre-authorization will be costly, mental-health advocates say

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

By Alan Johnson

A new state Medicaid rule requiring pre-authorization for dispensing a handful of costly mental-health drugs will take effect without objection from a state legislative panel.

Mental-health advocates, speaking at yesterday's meeting of the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, said the rule will have "dire consequences for those who need these medications."

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Family Support

Fremont:

7PM on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Pontifex, 416 W. State, Fremont, Ohio. 

 

 

  Fostoria

 Early Childhood
Center of Fostoria
801 Kirk Street
Fostoria, OH
1st Tuesday
of each month
6:30-8PM
Contact: Jessica
at 419-436-1898

 

Survivors of Suicide:

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

 

Parent Support

Sandusky County

 7PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the NAMI SSW Office in Fremont.

 

Seneca County

 6:30PM on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at the Family and Children First Council in Tiffin.   

 

 

NAMI C.A.R.E.

Sandusky County

 2:00 P.M. every Tuesday at the Pontifex, 416 W. State, Fremont, Ohio 43420.

 

Seneca County

 2:00 on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, RTA building, Tiffin. 

 

For information on any of these support groups contact Dennis Wolf at 888-582-8889 

 

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 Dennis Wolf at 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!

 

Great Scot Receipts 

Do you happen to shop at Great Scot?  If so, save your receipts and turn them into NAMI.  NAMI gets a 1% rebate for all Great Scot receipts that we turn in

 

Kroger Cards

If you happen to shop at Kroger please purchase a NAMI SSW Kroger card.  5% of all purchases made with the reloadable card will go to NAMI.  Contact the office at the number below to get your card.

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Phone:  419-334-8021 or  888-582-8889

email: information@namissw.org

219 S. Front Street, Fremont, Ohio  43420

Dennis Wolf, 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.

 
Send mail to dwolf@namissw.org with questions or comments about this web site.

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