Nami Montgomery County (MD) Inc

“Executive committee reviews and approves tax returns form 990 before filing.”

“Nami monitors and enforces compliance with their conflict of interest policy.”

“Board of directors approves compensation for the executive director.”

“Financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policies are available upon request.”

“Program description our programs aim to develop supportive relationships, strengthen coping skills, promote empathy and foster an understanding that mental health conditions are no ones fault. Participants learn how to prevent and respond to crises, how to access resources and how to effectively advocate for themselves and their loved ones. As the leading peer-led mental health support organization in montgomery county, our mission became increasingly important during the covid-19 pandemic that exacerbated mental health stressors. The increase in mental health needs has created tremendous stress on our under-resourced mental health treatment infrastructure. Nami montgomery county programs are needed more than ever. Nami montgomery county classes nami montgomery county signature classes include, nami family-to-family is an eight-week 20-hour class and nami basics is a six-week 15-hour class. Family-to-family and basics aim to educate caregivers and parents of individuals living with mental illness. These classes for caregivers not only teach information and strategies for taking care of the person they love, but they are held in group settings that provide mutual support and shared positive impact. Participants learn that they are not alone and gain valuable support from a community that understands what they are going through. Participants learn problem solving and effective communication skills, self-care and stress management, how to support their loved one with compassion, how to find and use local support networks and services, how to navigate school and justice systems, up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain, crisis management, current treatments and therapies , the impact of mental health conditions on the entire family nami peer-to-peer is an eight week 16-hour class for adults living with a mental health condition who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. This class includes activities, discussions and informative videos in a safe, confidential space that encourages mutual support and growth. Participants learn to set a vision and goals for the future, how to partner with health care providers, confidence in decision making, relaxation and stress reduction tools, the power of sharing your story, how to strengthen relationships, communication skills, information about mental health. Treatment options. In addition to our signature classes, nami montgomery county provides year round support groups nami connection recovery support group is for individuals living with a mental health condition. Nami family support group is for loved ones and caregivers of individuals living with a mental health condition. Support group attendees gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. Participants learn coping skills strength in sharing experiences, not to judge anyone pain, forgiveness, to reject guilt, acceptance and the traumatic nature of mental health conditions. Surveys are conducted for both classes and support groups and participants are overwhelmingly satisfied with nami montgomery county programs and find them to be helpful.”