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NAMI Signature Programs and Presentations
Support Groups
All Pathways to Reentry Group
All Pathways to Reentry is a confidential, peer-led support group specifically dedicated to individuals navigating recovery from substance use and/or the unique challenges of re-entering the community after time in jail, prison, or temporary housing. We provide a stigma-free and judgment-free space to discuss all stages of recovery, mental health challenges, and essential coping skills needed for successful community re-entry.
Connection Support Group
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a confidential support group for adults living with mental health challenges. Connect with others, share experiences, and learn coping tools. Led by trained facilitators, the 90-minute sessions empower you to manage your mental health journey and build a supportive community.
Family Support Group
Are you a family member, friend, or significant other of someone living with a mental health condition? You're not alone. NAMI Family Support Group offers a safe and confidential space to connect with others who understand the challenges you face.
Healing Hearts: Educational Grief Group
Are you navigating the complex emotions of grief and loss? Join our NAMI-facilitated educational group as we explore concepts and tools found in the book, "Grief and Loss: Guiding you to process emotions, nurture gratitude and rediscover your inner strength." This group offers a structured, supportive space to learn practical strategies for processing your emotions, honoring your memories, nurturing gratitude, and ultimately rediscovering your inner strength on your healing journey.
Mindful Arts & Crafts
Discover the therapeutic power of art with NAMI Dubuque’s Mindful Arts & Crafts sessions. This safe and supportive space invites you to explore your emotions and express yourself freely through creativity, regardless of your artistic experience. Join us to experience the calming benefits of mindfulness and connect with a community dedicated to well-being through creative expression. No skills are necessary—just a willingness to explore and create!
Spill the Tea: Women’s 18+ Support Group
Spill the Tea" is NAMI Dubuque's women's support group, offering a safe, open-minded space for women (ages 18+) to connect and share experiences. We discuss current topics and how they affect women, exploring challenges as well as our successes. This is a great opportunity to connect and share support with other women on their journey.
Veterans Group
The NAMI Dubuque Veterans Group is a free, peer-led support group connecting Veterans in the Dubuque and surrounding areas. This group is designed for Veterans with lived experience to enhance community, fellowship, connection, and support.
*This group is made possible by the Nick Bower memorial fund.
Led by Army Veteran, David Lange and hosted at our main campus program center. Questions? david@namidubuque.org
Classes
Family & Friends Class
NAMI Family & Friends is a 1.5 hour seminar that informs and supports people who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources. Seminar leaders have personal experience with mental health conditions in their families.
Family to Family (8 weeks)
NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA, it facilitates a better understanding of mental health conditions, increases coping skills and empowers participants to become advocates for their family members.
Peer to Peer (8 weeks)
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.
Soft Skills Courses
These classes offer practical soft skills like effective communication and emotional regulation to help you respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively. Our goal is to empower you to handle stress and conflict with grace and a clear, personal plan for control.
WHAM (8 weeks)
Whole Health Action Management, is a peer-led self-management program for individuals interested in working on their physical health, mental health and/or substance use challenges. WHAM helps individuals work toward person-centered goals and offers peer support, materials, tools and on-going technical assistance from peer professionals.
WRAP (12 weeks)
Wellness Recovery Action Plan, is a simple and powerful process for creating the life you want, identify the tools that keep you well and create an action plan to put those tools into practice. WRAP helps you gain freedom from troubling patterns of behavior, feel empowered through decision making and build a strong support network to help you reach your goals. The five key concepts of WRAP are hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy and support.
Presentations
Ending The Silence
NAMI Ending the Silence is a presentation designed for middle and high school students, school staff, and parents or guardians of middle or high school aged youth. Audiences learn about the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions, how to recognize the early warning signs and the importance of acknowledging those warning signs.
FaithNet
NAMI FaithNet is an interfaith resource network of NAMI members, friends, clergy and congregations of all faith traditions who wish to encourage faith communities who are welcoming and supportive of persons and families living with mental illness.
In Our Own Voice
NAMI In Our Own Voice is a presentation for the general public to promote awareness of mental health conditions and recovery.
"Lunch and Learn" Events
Join NAMI Dubuque's story sharing Lunch & Learn’s to learn about who we are and our services to the community. Our 1 hour informational session discusses resources and support from our peer perspective. Enjoy a lunch while learning how NAMI Dubuque can be your partner in navigating brain health. Lunch & Learn’s are available within our service area upon request.
NAMI 101
NAMI Dubuque's free NAMI 101 presentation offers an informative overview of NAMI, resources, and support options available in your community. Learn about NAMI Dubuque through our lens of lived and shared experiences.
Peer Support Wellness Hours
NAMI Dubuque offers open wellness hours with peer support, scheduled activities, and one-on-one appointments. Through our person-centered approach, we focus on brain health education and personalized support to empower your mental health journey. Drop in anytime during our open hours, however if you are interested in a private appointment, we encourage you to set up an appointment.
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