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Originally Posted by amandalouise
just a bit of info ...in general.... yes NAMI has groups for all types of mental disorders and various severities. that said some locations the Nami support groups are limited. this is because they dont have the funds nor the attendance level that will allow them to run multi leveled support groups open to all. unfortunately many NAMI locations have had to run their groups based on prioritizing rather than having something for everyone.
example one place I know of only runs their "in our own voice" group and the rest of the function of that branch is to help people with short term therapy and referrals, another nami that I know of only runs their groups for their most severely challenged members of the community.
my point there are many NAMI branches that are not the open door policy agency. they have to cater to what the community needs are based on what funds they have available. and unfortunately that means prioritizing and sending others else where.
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Thank you for the information, amandalouise. I didn't know that NAMI services vary so much. Where I live, there are a number of NAMI groups and services. The NAMI's here are very proactive.