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NAMI Bucks Helpline: 1-866-399-NAMI (6264)
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NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Illness Pennsylvania, Bucks County Chapter
is recognized county wide as a
grassroots advocacy organization comprised of families, friends,
professionals, and people with brain disorders (mental illness). We are
dedicated to improving the lives of people who must cope with
devastating brain disorders. Founded in 1983 by a
small group of family members, NAMI PA Bucks County continues to grow
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Family
members of persons with a serious brain disorder not only endure the
initial shock of the illness, but then must face a challenging future
learning to cope with the responsibility of caring for an ill relative.
The
false information and stigma that surround brain disorders keeps many
families from seeking the help, support, and information that they
desperately need.
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If you
feel alone because of a serious mental illness in your family,
NAMI can help. Members of Bucks County NAMI have had
similar experiences. You will find reassuring
support and understanding, as well as receive education about
brain disorders, available treatments, and coping skills.
Contact NAMI PA Bucks County HELPLINE
by calling
1-866-399-NAMI (1-866-399-6264)
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Our
Programs Include:
Support Group for Family
Members. To provide emotional support and insight into mental illness and coping skills for families and friends of persons with serious brain disorders.
Family to Family support group meets
the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month Community Crossing Church,
80 Silver Lake Rd., Newtown, PA 18940
map 7:30 p.m.. - 9:00 p.m. Call
Jennifer 215.968.5475
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Family
to Family Education Program:
This program is a free, 12-week comprehensive course for
families of persons diagnosed with a serious mental illness.
Support groups provide family members with an opportunity to
participate in a structured, problem-solving environment
providing emotional support and practical help for one
another.
NAMI
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Children's and adolescents' network Young
Family Support Group Meeting:
4th Thursday of each month - 7 p.m.
(except July and August ) 600 Louis Drive, Suite 106, BC-CST office, Warminster, PA.
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PACT
Program: Using
a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week, team approach, PACT
delivers comprehensive community treatment, rehabilitation,
and support services to consumers in their homes, at work
and in community settings. more
on PACT
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Peer
to Peer Peer-to-Peer is a unique, experiential learning program for people with any serious mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery.
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System
Improvement: NAMI
strives to improve governmental policies and programs
affecting persons with a mental illness. We examine many
issues including managed care;
training of law enforcement officers; and the
appropriate use of state mental health facilities in an age
of downsizing.
General
Meetings: Professionals
describe advances in treatments and medications and all
issues affecting the well-being of families and the recovery
of mentally ill individuals. All are welcome. Call our
office for dates and location 215-442-5637
contact NAMI PA Bucks County
office by calling
215-442-5637
toll-free HELPLINE:
1-866-399-NAMI (1-866-399-6264)
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for more information on local programs in our community,
call above number or email info@namibucks.org
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If you have found this information helpful, won't you please consider supporting NAMI?
Your contribution will help us to continue
helping millions of people living with mental illness.
Please make a tax-deductible donation to NAMI right now. |
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