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NAMI Volusia/Flagler/Saint Johns!!! Due to the Coronavirus, the affiliate support groups are cancelled until further notice. NAMI Volusia/Flagler/St.Johns is launching a Virtual Support Group for peers.
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We encourage you to check for updates on the status of the support groups on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/namivfsj or our website at https://www.namivfsj.org/meetings. We also encourage you to stay tuned to the website.
The Family-to-Family course will be offered online in 2021!
See https://www.namivfsj.org/courses.html for more information.
We are saddened by the situation the whole world is in with this outbreak but we encourage you to stay connected and encourage one another as we go through this situation together.
Here are some helpful tips for the coronavirus that may help.
Coronavirus: 8 ways to look after your mental health
1. Seek accurate information from legitimate sources
2. Set limits around news on COVID-19
3. Look after yourself
4. Reach out to others and support people around you
5. Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking
6. Acknowledge your feelings
7. Take time to talk with your children about the COVID-19 outbreak
8. Ask for professional support
Reference: https://www.mhe-sme.org/covid-19/
Stay safe and be mindful of your health both physical and mental.
Current and Previous Newsletters:
Most Recent: December 2020 Newsletter
Check out the following links and contacts for helpful guidance:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Coronavirus (COVID-19)
NAMI Updates on the Coronavirus
NAMI Helpline Information and Resources
National NAMI HelpLine
- Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264) M-F 10am-6pm (ET)
- Email: info@nami.org
- Text: "NAMI" to 741741
- If medical emergency, please call 911
- Helpline: 904-827-7404
- Email: support@namivfsj.org
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We recognize that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency, and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected with mental illness. Mental illness should not be an obstacle to a full and meaningful life. Services should be designed to meet the individual needs of those living with mental illness and their family members.
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