Spring 2020 Newsletter
May 19, 2020The Spring 2020 issue of the NAMI Missouri Newsletter is now available. Check it out for all of our latest news, including our schedule of upcoming courses and training sessions, full support group listings and more! Click here to download the newsletter.
more » Read More- Virtual Recovery Resources from SAMHSA are online here: Virtual Recovery Resources
- Tips for taking care of your mental health during social distancing: Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
NAMI Basics Teacher Training Application
This training will be held online using Zoom Video Conferencing.
Dates: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
Application Deadline: June 1, 2020
About the Training: This training is for parents and caregivers of youth who have experienced mental illness. Most of our teachers first take the NAMI Basics course and then take the teacher training to become certified to teach it. The training is provided at no cost with expenses paid primarily through a contract with the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
more » Read MoreChildren’s Mental Health Week
May 3-9, 2020 is Children’s Mental Health Week in Missouri. Thanks to all our partners to promote youth mental health and wellness this week and all year long. We’re also sharing Scholastic’s First Aid for Feelings Coronavirus Pandemic Workbook with information and tips on helping young people cope with the current situation.
First Aid for Feelings Coronavirus Pandemic Workbookmore » Read More
Online Support Groups
Many NAMI Support Groups have moved to an online format. Click below to find one that’s convenient for you.
NAMI Columbia MO – Columbia
NAMI Columbia MO
Connection Recovery Support Group Meeting
Weekly – Mondays @ 6:00 – 7:15 pm
To join, email NAMIColumbiaMO@gmail.com
NAMI Columbia MO
Family Support Group Meeting
Monthly – 2nd Mondays @ 7:30 – 8:45 pm
To join, email NAMIColumbiaMO@gmail.com
NAMI Jefferson City –
more » Read MoreOnline Support Group Meeting Tips
SAMHSA’s Tips to Set Up a Virtual Recovery Meeting using Zoom
1. Set up a free account here: https://zoom.us When you set up a free account, you can only host a meeting for 45 minutes. To host longer meetings, you need a paid account.
2. Schedule a meeting https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362413-Scheduling-meetings
3. Invite people to join a meeting https://support.zoom.us/hc/en- us/articles/201362183-How-do-I-invite- others-to-join-a-meeting-
4. Create a flyer to publicize meetings.
more » Read MoreNew Resources from SAMHSA
SAMHSA has continued to add new resources and tips to its Coronavirus Resource Page: