Free Educational Programs:
What Brings Individuals, Families & Friends to NAMI Jacksonville?
- Concerns about the behavior of those we love
- Concerns about suicidal thoughts or panic attacks
- Questions about what resources are available
- Concerns about whether or not we appropriately handle various situations involving our loved ones
Family to Family:
Family to Family Education Course is being offered TWICE this Fall!
Family-to-Family is a 12-week course that consists of a series of classes for family members of adults with serious and persistent mental illness as well as those whose behaviors suggest such a diagnosis. It is designed to help families face the challenges of brain disorders and find support, resources, and coping strategies. The course is provided free of charge.
The classes are offered at various times and locations throughout the year.
For registration or information: Call 904.388.3932 or email us at [email protected]
Weekly Meeting Time is from 600-830PM
Each Course is limited to 25 participants
Orange Park: Class starts Monday August 22 and concludes on November 14. Course location is Orange Park Medical Center 2001 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073, Classroom 2
Jacksonville: Class starts Tuesday August 30 and concludes on November 15. Course location varies by week.
*Watson Realty - Avondale/Ortega Branch, 4194 San Juan Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32210,
on Aug. 30; Sept. 6, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 15
*Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32210,
on Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8
Peer-to-Peer:
Peer-to-Peer is a recovery-focused educational class for adults who wish to establish and maintain wellness in response to mental health challenges. The course provides critical information and strategies related to living with mental illness and is taught by a trained team of individuals who are personally experienced at living well with mental illness. The class is free of charge.
The classes are offered at various times and locations throughout the year. The next class will be September 19 – October 20 (Twice a week for 5 weeks).
SCHEDULE: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Mondays – September 19 and 26, October 3, 10 and 17 and Thursdays – September 22 and 29, October 6, 13 and 20
LOCATION: Memorial Hospital / 3625 University Blvd S / Jacksonville, FL 32216
To register for the class, please contact of the following mentors/teachers:
Sheri Goodwin 904-610-0304 email: [email protected]
Lora Inman 904-343-6511 email: [email protected]