NAMI Tulsa Starts Peer-to-Peer Classes For Heroes In Recovery

NAMI Tulsa announces the Peer-to-Peer program!

  NAMI Tulsa is proud to be facilitating the Peer to Peer program beginning March 24th, 2015.   Peer-to-Peer is a 10 week course for people with mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery taught by a team of trained “Mentors” and a volunteer support person who are personally experienced at living with mental illness. Like all NAMI Signature Programs, Peer-to-Peer is free of charge but class size is limited, so registration is required.

  Call Rose at the NAMI Tulsa office at 918-587-6264.

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy

  NAMI Smarts is a grassroots advocacy training program that takes participants through a step by step process that enables them to leave with a two minute, compelling personal   story that can be adapted and used to advocate in numerous ways.

When: March 28th, 2015

Where: First Presbyterian Church in the Miller Library 709 S Boston Ave, Tulsa

Time:  9 am  until 12 noon.

Training is free, but pre-registration is required.

For more information , contact the NAMI Tulsa office at 918-587-6264.

Hope to see you there!

Winter Family To Family Class

Family To Family class starts in January.

This 12-week class is designed to educate and empower family members who care for a loved one with a mood disorder.

This 2015 Winter session  is sponsored by the Veterans Administration, but open to any interested parties who care for a loved one with any of the mood disorders.

Call the Tulsa office as soon as possible, to reserve your  place in the class (918-587-6264).   It  will meet at the VA campus at Hwy 169  & 11th st, in Tulsa. Time and date to be announced.

Family To Family Classes Start January 8th

Family To Family Classes Start January 8th

These weekly classes are part of a no-cost 12-week course for families and friends of persons with:

• Schizophrenia
• Schizoaffective Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Major Depression
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Co-occuring Brain Disorders
• Addictive Disorders. 

First Baptist Church, 15296 State Hwy 72, Coweta, OK

  First Baptist Church of Coweta has graciously allowed NAMI certified teachers to use their facilities for this effort. If you care for a person with one of the listed diagnoses, We urge you to tap into the latest research, treatment advances, and information about community resources. You'll be encouraged, honored, and validated by the meetings. You'll be empowered and refreshed by knowing you're not alone.

First Baptist Church of Coweta is just south of the downtown shopping district (the old part of town), on Broadway (Hwy. 72).

Call NAMI Tulsa 918-587-6264 to register.

The current Family to Family class is nearing completion and doing well with 15-20 participants.  Family members interested in participating in a future class should call the NAMI Tulsa office at 918-587-6264.