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"The Evergreen Club in Spokane is a place to come to for those with a serious and persistent mental illness, a place to return to. At the Evergreen Club, members find support towards meaningful work and they also find meaningful relationships."

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A Spokane Clubhouse for Those with a Mental Illness - NAMI Spokane The Evergreen Club in Spokane, part of Frontier Behavioral Health, offers vital support to adults with serious and persistent mental illness. Founded in 1981, the Clubhouse combats the stigma of mental illness by helping members re-integrate into the community through meaningful work and relationshi...

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Over the last four decades, my family has supported my older brother, who lives with schizophrenia. I haven’t just seen firsthand the challenges that families face in caring for loved ones with mental illness and navigating the complexities of our healthcare system – I’ve witnessed my parents and my sister live through these challenges, and I’ve personally lived through these challenges myself. It hasn’t always been easy to talk about, but I think our family story will resonate with many others who have silently lived this struggle.

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Four Decades of Resilience: One Family’s Perspective on Our Mental Health System - NAMI Spokane By openly sharing our experiences and opening our hearts, we hope to make the journey for people like my brother – and their families – a little bit easier to navigate in the future and not be ashamed to openly share the challenges and hope.

Creating a crisis plan for a mental health crisis is essential for ensuring safety and providing a clear, actionable guide during challenging times. This article outlines the key steps in developing a personalized crisis plan, including identifying warning signs, establishing support systems, and determining effective coping strategies. By planning ahead, individuals and their loved ones can feel more prepared and empowered to manage mental health crises effectively.

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Preparing a Mental Health Crisis Plan - NAMI Spokane Creating a crisis plan for a mental health crisis is essential for ensuring safety and providing a clear, actionable guide during challenging times. This article outlines the key steps in developing a personalized crisis plan.

Join us for one of our upcoming FREE support groups!

NAMI Spokane This site is for individuals living with a mental health condition, their families, friends, and any

We offer a FREE Family Support Group for those supporting loved ones with mental health conditions. Join us every 3rd Tuesday and Saturday, with both virtual and in-person options available. Connect with others who understand and gain valuable support. Visit our website to register: namispokane.org.

We have a Men's Peer Support Group for those living with mental health conditions. Join the conversation and connect with other men facing similar challenges. This group meets in person every second Thursday of the month.

August is National Wellness Month!! What does wellness mean to you? How do you support your wellness? Share with us in the comments!

Did you know we offer FREE local peer support groups for those living with mental health conditions? We have both in-person and virtual options available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. To register and see the full list of options, visit our website: namispokane.org.

What is one thing you do to support your mental health? Share with us in the comments!

Have you supported a loved one on their mental health journey? Would you like to help others in our community? Become a Family Support Group Facilitator and make a significant impact. Join us today and make a difference!

NAMI Spokane This site is for individuals living with a mental health condition, their families, friends, and any

“At his low point, my grandson, Kahlil, made antennae out of foil that he put on his head to try to hear the voices better. During that period, the police clocked him at driving 100 mph,” said Deborah Cano of Spokane. “That is a far cry from where he is today with a full-time, fulfilling job living independently in his own apartment.”

Partnering with a Loved One for Recovery: Deborah Cano - NAMI Spokane Deborah's story of helping support her grandson on his mental health journey.

Join us for our virtual peer support group tomorrow at 6:30pm! Visit namispokane.org to register.

A mental health crisis is any situation in which a person’s behavior puts them at risk of hurting themselves or others and/or prevents them from being able to care for themselves or function effectively in the community. Many things can lead to a mental health crisis. Here are some tips on ways to support someone.

Navigating a Mental Health Crisis - NAMI Spokane A mental health crisis is any situation in which a person’s behavior puts them at risk of hurting themselves or others and/or prevents them from being able to care for themselves or function effectively in the community. Here are ideas on ways to support someone.

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"Our nation’s mental health crisis is arguably at an all-time high. The demand for treatment has soared, exacerbating the shortage of mental health providers and adding to their already-significant waitlists. We are confronted with the ultimate health care supply chain problem — it takes almost a decade to train a psychiatrist and more than six years to train a licensed social worker. And we simply can’t wait that long."

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A Simple, Yet Powerful Solution to the Mental Health Crisis: Peer Support - NAMI Spokane Our nation’s mental health crisis is at an all-time high, with a dire shortage of providers and long training times exacerbating the problem. This crisis is even more severe for marginalized communities, lacking culturally appropriate care. Two psychiatrists advocate for a non-clinical solution: p...

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"Peer support is an evidence-based best practice where a specialist uses their experience of recovery from mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders to support others in their own recovery. Combined with training, this experience and institutional knowledge puts a peer in a unique position to offer support to others."

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The Case for Expanding Peer Support - NAMI Spokane By Micah Pearson. At the beginning of every NAMI support group, the facilitators ask attendees to agree on guidelines for how those in the group will treat each other, using the 12 Principles of Support as guidance. After nearly a decade as a facilitator of NAMI Connection, the group for those who h...

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"Peer support is at the heart of NAMI Spokane, but why? Shamra Andrews and Scott Bowmer, both co-facilitators of Spokane Connection support groups, offered their insights. The Connection support groups they lead are for people who are managing mental health conditions and are led by trained peers who are on a similar journey."

The Benefits of Peer Support in Spokane - NAMI Spokane Scott and Shamra share why peer support is important on your mental health journey.

June us for our FREE upcoming Peer-to-Peer course!

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