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NAMI Hope Alliance
of Allen, Auglaize & Hardin Counties
An affiliate of:
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Education, Advocacy and Support for persons with brain disorders (mental illnesses) and their families.
Severe and persistent mental illnesses are neuro-biological brain disorders and they are treatable.
MENTAL ILLNESS/BRAIN DISORDERS
A biological brain disorder is as physical a disease as diabetes or cancer.
Dedicated people committed to providing education, assistance, advocacy & service to our local, state and national community.
Our objective is to help families cope and better understand mental illness. |
Why We’re Here!
To offer hope and help to those suffering from the effects of mental illness & their families.
We provide mutual support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by serious brain disorders. We operate support groups to let people know they are not alone and to be there with information, support and when needed to educate other.
An estimated 2.8% of the population is affected by serious brain disorders. That means 308,600 Ohioans suffer from these illnesses.
One in every four families is affected by a serious brain disorder (often called mental illness.)
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Education is an essential part of understanding and coping with mental illness.
Support for family members is necessary in coping with day to day challenges of living with a mental illness.
Advocacy is a key component to improving the lives of people affected by mental illness. |
Our Programs and Services
EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUPS
7:30 p.m.
2 nd and 4 th Tuesday of each month
1976 Spencerville Road, Lima, OH 45805
(7th Day Adventist Church)
The 2 nd Tuesday of each month is an educational meeting. A guest speaker is heard or video shown dealing with mental illness.
The 4 th Tuesday of each month our support groups meet. Families and consumers in need of support will find help from others who understand.
We are a group of family members with a loved one who has a mental illness, we understand the daily struggles you are dealing with, have shared similar experiences and join together to help one another. Here you will find a place of understanding and comfort.
You are not alone…hope and help can be found at the HOPE Alliance meetings.
There is comfort in knowing you are not alone.
CONTACT: Mary Jane Mullenhour mullenhour@embarqmail.com 419-226-9003
Adam Holbrook 419-890-6718
Or Leave a Message at: 419-222-5120 extension 29
FAMILY TO FAMILY
Educational Program
Many family members describe the impact
of taking this course as “life changing”
This is a free 12-week education program taught by trained family members which provides in-depth basic education and skills training for families and friends who cope with the daily issues involved when a loved one has a brain disorder. Attend with other family members in a confidential setting to learn the biology of these disorders. Learn about and gain understanding about mental illnesses as well as a clear understanding of the affects that the mental illness has on your loved one. The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. The current research, treatments, medications and how to handle a crisis are also taught. Family members find comfort in knowing that they are not alone, other family members have survived similar struggles and that there is hope for recovery.
Class Facilitator
Barb Haehn 419-738-4763 jbhaehn@bright.net
ADVOCACY
Advocacy takes place any time a person speaks out for the rights of individuals suffering from the devastating effects of mental illness, against stigma and educating the community about mental health.
Reach out…help your loved ones by advocating for a superior mental health system. NAMI members advocate for effective and timely services from local service providers.
Please consider joining us to bring the best mental health services possible for those who suffer with a mental illness.
We have learned that the mental health system cannot know our needs if we do not speak out.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NAMI HOPE ALLIANCE
529 South Elizabeth Street, Lima OH 45805
CONTACT NUMBER
Adam Holbrook: 419-890-6718
Or Leave a Message at: 419-222-5120 extension 29
EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP
Group Facilitators:
Mary Jane Mullenhour and Cindy Gootee
Contact Person:
Mary Jane Mullenhour 419-226-9003
For More Information Visit:
www.namiohio.org
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