NAMI Tennessee - Coffee County

Description

NAMI advocates on the local, state, and national levels for legislation that ensures the well-being of people living with mental illness.

Hours

Call for hours and support group schedules.

Required Documents

None required

Eligibility

Anyone who wants to help those living with mental illness.

Fees

NAMI is a membership-based organization. Memberships are $5 per year for an Open Door membership for an individual member with limited financial resources; $40 per year for a Regular membership which is an individual membership for one person; or $60 per year for a Household membership that includes all members of a household living at the same address. Joining entitles you to benefits at the local, state, and national levels. Prices are subject to change.

Intake Procedure

Complete the online application and pay the membership fee.

Service Area

Coffee County

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Description

NAMI offers a crisis text service, as well as a statewide and national helpline for those experiencing mental health issues.

Hours

Crisis text service: 24/7; statewide and national helplines: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Eligibility

Anyone with a mental illness or the family member of someone with mental illness who needs help.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

For 24/7 crisis, text NAMI to 741741. For help with less critical issues during business hours, call the statewide or national support lines.

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NAMI welcomes donations of office supplies, computers, binders, and more.

Hours

Call for hours.

Eligibility

Anyone may donate items.

Fees

No fee for donating items.

Intake Procedure

Call the office for details about what is needed.

Service Area

Open to all

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Description

Education is at the heart of what NAMI does. It is an essential part of understanding and coping with mental illness. NAMI Tennessee and its affiliates offer a variety of programs and services directed to individuals living with mental illness, family members, friends, professionals, and the community at large to address the mental health needs of Tennesseans. Programs are designed to help participants gain a greater understanding of mental illness, cope better, worry less and feel empowered to advocate for better treatment services.

Hours

Call for hours.

Eligibility

Anyone interested in learning more about mental illness. NAMI has special classes for correctional officers, friends and family of people with mental illness, first responders, and more.

Fees

Classes and programs are offered at no cost to participants thanks to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Intake Procedure

Visit the website for a class schedule or call to ask about scheduling a class in your community.

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Offers in person support group for family members of persons with mental health issues. With Hope in Mind© (WHM) Groups are for family members and friends of persons with or suspected of having mental illness. They are facilitated by specially-trained family members who understand because they are care providers, too.

Hours

First Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Required Documents

None required

Eligibility

Anyone affected by mental illness.

Fees

There is no fee for attending a NAMI support group

Intake Procedure

Meetings do not require pre-registration. Just show up.

Service Area

Coffee County and surrounding counties

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Volunteers are welcome at NAMI. Opportunities include office work, answering helpline calls, community outreach, and helping with events.

Hours

Call for hours.

Eligibility

Anyone who loves to volunteer and wants to help those living with mental illness.

Fees

No fee to volunteer.

Intake Procedure

Call for details.

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