NAMI Washington County Events

NAMI BASICS

NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family  members who provide care for youth who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is FREE to participants. The in-person course is taught by a trained team with lived experience raising a child with a mental health condition. 

NAMI Basics Includes:

• The impact mental health conditions can have on your entire family

• Different types of mental health care professionals, available treatment options and therapies

• An overview of the systems involved in caring for children and teens

• Biology of mental health and challenges

• How to prepare for and respond to crisis situations (self-harm, suicide attempts, etc.)

• The importance of taking care of yourself

MAY  16 - JUNE 27  6:30pm - 8:00pm ON ZOOM

To register: email christina@washconami.org or call (503) 356-6835