NAMI on Campus
ORGANIZATION: NAMI Geauga County
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NAMI on campus is an opportunity to start a NAMI group on your college campus. NAMI runs support groups, teaches education classes, and advocates for those who have mental illness and their families. As an on campus organization students would be able to be trained to run support groups (groups are for 18 years and older) as well as do advocacy work within their community. The details of this group would need to be discussed further but if this is something that you are interested in doing please contact us!!!!
More opportunities with NAMI Geauga County
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About NAMI Geauga County
Location:
8389 Mayfield Rd Ste A-2, Chesterland, OH 44026, US
Mission Statement
To offer mutual support and empowerment to persons and their families affected by serious mental illness through education, advocacy, and emotional support.
Description
National Alliance on Mental Illness is America's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and familes affected by mental illness such as major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
Founded in 1979, NAMI has become the nation's voice on mental illness, a national organization including NAMI organizations in every state and in over 1200 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission.
NAMI provides free educational programs and support groups for individuals living with mental illness and families/friends. Additionally, NAMI organizes educational events in schools and the local community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
14111 Claridon Troy RdBurton, OH 44021
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Mental Health
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training