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16 people are interested
NAMI Family Support Group Leaders
ORGANIZATION: NAMI Southwest Washington
Please visit the new page to apply.
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16 people are interested
As a Family Support Group Leader, you will gain access to NAMI Signature Trainings that will teach you valuable skills on leading groups and discussions. These skills are also applicable to everyday life. Volunteering helps counteract the effects of stress, anger, and anxiety.The social contact aspect of helping and working with others can have a profound effect on your overall psychological well-being. Your valuable lived experience can help to change the lives of other members in your community struggling with their loved one’s mental health.
As you probably know, Family Support Group meetings are scheduled throughout the week. Support groups range from morning, afternoon, or evening and all run for 90 minutes long. NAMI SW WA requests a commitment of 2 years, leading a minimum of 6 Family Support Groups a year.
Training for Family Support Group Leader is provided, when available, through NAMI Washington State.
Check out the YouTube video about Family Support Group:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_AmuZ8vS0A
More opportunities with NAMI Southwest Washington
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NAMI Southwest Washington
Location:
2500 Main Street, Suite 120, Vancouver, WA 98660, US
Mission Statement
NAMI SW WA is dedicated to helping all people affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy. Our service area is Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties in Washington State with offices in Vancouver and Longview. Throughout our mission, we provide mental health programs and groups that are not accessible elsewhere for individuals and families affected by mental health challenges through education, support, and advocacy.
Description
NAMI SW WA is a primarily volunteer organization that provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals who live with brain disorders, other mental health diagnoses, and for the people who love and care for them. In 2016, we served over 6000 people in Southwest Washington. These services include:
- Support groups
- Community conversation events
- Peer-led classes for families and individuals
- Anti-stigma campaigns
- Judicial advocacy
- Monthly newsletters
- Law enforcement crisis and provider training
- Information resources
All programs, services, and events are offered at no-cost to participants because the population we serve often lives at or below the poverty levels. Our programs for family members are unique services and we are considered to be the representative voice for families in our community that have a loved one with a mental disorder. We currently participate in a Walk for mental illness each year and do other smaller fundraisers to support our work in the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2021
SKILLS
- Mental Health
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We meet for 90 minutes either weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly (it varies by location).
- Must have lived experience with caring for/loving an individual with mental health symptons