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FAMILY SUPPORT
IMPORTANT NOTICE: NAMI programs should not be used to replace
the specialized training and professional judgment of mental health
professionals. We cannot, and will not, assume
the role of a physician or therapist. NAMI cannot be held responsible for
the use of the information we provide. Please always consult a trained
mental health professional before making any decision regarding treatment
of yourself or others
.A variety of support options exist in Yolo County for
families of adults, youth and children with psychiatric disorders.
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SUPPORT AND REFERRAL PHONES |
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Adults |
NAMI-Yolo Helpline |
(530) 756-8181 |
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Information and referral for families of adults with psychiatric
disorders. Leave a message with our answering
service along with a phone number where you can be reached. A NAMI
member will get in touch with you with help, information and support. |
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Children and Youth |
Warmline Family Resource Center |
Phone (M-F 9am -4pm)
530-406-7221
916-922-9276
800-660-7995 |
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FAMILY
SUPPORT |
NAMI-Yolo offers a family support groups in English and Spanish open to
those who care for a family member or friend living with a mental
illness and seeking a
supportive environment for sharing information, problem-solving strategies
and empathy. A trained NAMI-Yolo family member leads these groups. Other
organizations also offer support groups that may be helpful to family
members
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NAMI Support Group for Families
This support program no longer meets as a group due to lack of
attendance but NAMI-Yolo support coordinators will meet with individuals
on an as needs basis.
Leave a message on the NAMI-Yolo Helpline at (530) 756-8181 and someone
will return your call to arrange a meeting. |
Grupo Latino de NAMI-Yolo
NAMI Support Group for Families
(Spanish)
Yolo Family Resource Center,
828 Court St. Woodland
6:30 to 8:30pm
Phone
a facilitator to confirm the dates and time:
Mari at 530-662-6842
or Catalina at (530)
383-9621
NAMI-Yolo offers a family support groups in Spanish open to
those who care for a family member or friend living with a mental
illness and seeking a
supportive environment for sharing information, problem-solving strategies
and empathy. A trained NAMI-Yolo family member leads these groups. Other
organizations also offer support groups that may be helpful to family
members
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Support for Parents / Caregivers of Transition-Age Youth (Ages 16-25) with
psychiatric disabilities.
sponsored by the Yolo County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Family
Partnership Program
This group no longer meets on a regular basis. **However**,
if you want to
talk one-on-one with someone who can provide information about issues
affecting people with mental illness between the ages of 16 and 25,
send an email
or phone the NAMI-Yolo Helpline (530-756-8181) and leave a voicemail
requesting to talk with someone who specializes in helping families with
teens and young adults with mental illness. If you don't receive a
return call, please email us.
Some of the topics that were covered by this support group included education, job skills,
treatment decisions, housing, independent living, SSI benefits, healthy
relationships, Medi-Cal vs. private insurance, medication issues,
"breaking away," advanced directives.
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