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NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) - Oak Ridge
First United Methodist Church
Room 115 (downstairs)
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
| Counties served: |
Anderson |
| Type of organization: |
Non-Profit |
| Description: |
NAMI local affiliates offer:
(1.) Support--members share experiences and the importance of self-care.
(2.) Education--through professional speakers and workshops taught by family members (Journey of Hope and Visions for Tomorrow) focusing on mental illnesses, coping skills and self-care, medications, community services, problem management and self- help. Educational programs involve an atmosphere of sharing mutual experience and learning valuable lessons from one another.
(3.) Advocacy--Learning how to obtain necessary services, and promoting public policy in support of people with mental illness.
To get in touch with your nearest affiliate, please call the NAMI TN State Office at 1-800-467-3589.
NAMI local affiliates offer:
(1.) Support--members share experiences and the importance of self-care.
(2.) Education--through professional speakers and workshops taught by family members (Journey of Hope and Visions for Tomorrow) focusing on mental illnesses, coping skills and self-care, medications, community services, problem management and self- help. Educational programs involve an atmosphere of sharing mutual experience and learning valuable lessons from one another.
(3.) Advocacy--Learning how to obtain necessary services, and promoting public policy in support of people with mental illness.
To get in touch with your nearest affiliate, please call the NAMI TN State Office at 1-800-467-3589.
Second Tuesday meetings are for Support.
Fourth Tuesday meetings are for information. |
| Hours of operation: |
Meets second and Fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm |
| Categories: |
Mental Health and Counseling
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| Phone: |
1-800-467-3589 |
| Web site: |
http://www.namitn.org |
| Translation services offered: |
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| Member of SafetyNet? |
Yes |
| Last updated: |
2005-09-07 16:54:46 |
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