Basics
NAMI Basics is a free, 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed. The NAMI Basics course is taught by trained teachers who are the parent or other caregivers of individuals who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13 years. The course generally consists of six classes, each lasting for 2 ½ hours.
Courses
Belton – Register here
Start Date: Thursday, January 31, 2019
End Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: LifeQuest Church, 1400 N. Scott Ave Belton, MO 64012
Notes: Registration is required for this free, 6-session course, which meets Thursday evenings for six consecutive weeks.
Questions? Contact Sonya Baumgartner 573-634-7727 ext. 207 or via email at sonya@namimissouri.org.
Teacher Training (advanced)
The next NAMI Basics Teacher Training has been scheduled for May 31 – June 2, 2019.
Past Courses
Manchester/ Ballwin (NAMI St. Louis Course) Registration closed
Start Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018
End Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Number of sessions: 6
Time: 9:30 am – Noon
Location: Manchester United Methodist Church, 129 Woods Mill Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
Notes: This free, 6-session course will run for six consecutive Saturdays. Registration link redirects you to NAMI St. Louis affiliate website
Leawood – Registration closed
Start Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018
End Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Blvd., Leawood, KS 66224
Notes: Registration is required for this free, 6-session course, which meets Thursday evenings for six consecutive weeks.
Questions? Contact Sonya Baumgartner 373-634-7727 ext. 207 or via email at sonya@namimissouri.org.
St. Peters (NAMI St. Louis Course) Registration closed
Start Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Number of sessions: 6
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Grace United Church of Christ, 8326 Mexico Rd. St. Peters, MO
Notes: This free, 6-session course will run for six consecutive Wednesdays. Registration link redirects you to NAMI St. Louis affiliate website
Arnold (NAMI St. Louis Course) Registration closed
Start Date: Friday, August 24, 2018
End Date: Friday, September 28, 2018
Number of sessions: 6
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Comtrea, 21 Municipal Drive, Arnold, MO 63010
Notes: This free, 6-session course will run for six consecutive Fridays. Registration link redirects you to NAMI St. Louis affiliate website
St. Charles (NAMI St. Louis course) Registration closed
Start Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: St. Charles Engineering & Surveying, Inc., 801 S. Fifth Street, St. Charles, MO 63301
Note: Registration link redirects you to NAMI St. Louis affiliate website
Jefferson City – Registration closed
Start Date: Sunday, March 4, 2018
End Date: Sunday, March 18, 2018
Number of sessions: 3
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: NAMI Missouri Office, 3405 W Truman Blvd, #102, Jefferson City, Mo 65109
Notes: This free, 3-session course will run for three consecutive Sundays from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Joplin – Registration closed
Start Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018
End Date: Saturday, March 17 , 2018
Number of sessions: 2
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: NAMI Joplin Office, 1601 S. Wall St., Joplin, Mo 64804
Notes: This free, 2-session course will run for two consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Teacher Training (advanced)
Event Completed
NAMI Basics Teacher Training
Learn the fundamentals of caring for you and your child with mental illness
NAMI BASICS is an education program for parents and other care givers of children/adolescents living with mental illness. The course covers:
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- Recognition of mental illness as a continuing traumatic event for the child and the family
- Sensitivity to the subjective emotional issues faced by family caregivers and well children in the family
- Recognition of the need to help reduce the day-to-day objective burdens of care and management
- Gaining confidence and stamina for what can be a life-long role of family understanding and support
- Empowerment of caregivers as effective advocates for their children