Programs

Definitions of Major Mental Illnesses

• Schizophrenia
• Bi-Polar Disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorder

NAMI T/M Support Group: Conference Room, Executive Center, 4305 Lacey Blvd (off Sleater Kinney, corner of Lacey Blvd. and Willow)

• General Support Group - Thursdays at 7 pm
• appropriate for those with mental illness AND their loved ones

NAMI Family Support Group

Please join us for an informal support group designed especially for family members who need help, understanding and support dealing with a loved one suffering from mental illness.

2nd & 4th Wednesday’s of the month
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Providence St. Peter Hospital (Emilie Gamelin Pavillion)
413 Lilly Road NE, Olympia, WA
3rd Floor Conference Room (Caritas Room)

For more information contact: Patti Messmer @ 360-486-4190 or NAMI T/M at 360-493-6021

NAMI Connection Support Group : for persons recovering from mental illness Community Room 1021 Homann Drive, Lacey (It is in the Parent-to-Parent Bldg., near Lacey Post Office.)

• Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays 1:30pm to 3:00pm
• Contact Eleanor VanNoeppen at 943-7889 for details

NAMI Family To Family Program: offered periodically throughout year

• A free12-week education program for family members
• Contact Rebecca Thompson at 491-0580 for details

NAMI Peer To Peer Program: offered periodically throughout year

• A free 9-week education/support program emphasizing recovery, for those with mental illness.
• Contact Eleanor VanNoeppen at 943-7889 for details

In Our Own Voice Program: free presentation to any group in the community that requests it.

• Trained presenters share their personal stories of living with a mental illness, and what it is like to live in recovery.
• Contact Tracy Mellor at 489-0703 for details.

Extensive Lending Library: books, videos, etc. Call NAMI office 493-6021 for appointment.