NAMI of CI News
Welcome to NAMI of CI's current events page, where you'll find current news and resources, upcoming meetings, support groups, and current and upcoming courses.
News and Resources
NAMI of CI keeps up to date on mental health issues so we can provide you with current, valuable information. Here are some current events and news taken from our most recent newsletter.
Newsletters
Annual Garage Sale
NAMI-CI will have our annual garage sale on Friday, August 6, from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. and on Saturday, August 7, from 8:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
We will be accepting items Tuesday, August 3-Thursday August 6, from 9:00-3:00.
The sale will be held at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Ave, Ames (click for directions)
We will take clean household items, children's clothing,bedding, books, garden items, plants, kitchen items,small furniture, tools, and miscellaneous.NO ADULT CLOTHING or DEHUMIDIFIERS, PLEASE.
There are many ways to help. Pricing items, working the sale, and clean up are all ways to help make this sale successful. We have applied for a grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to support this activity.
If you want to help with the sale, or have any questions,please call NAMI-CI, 292-9400.
Upcoming Meetings
NAMI of CI: monthly meetings feature speakers and discussions on current issues related to mental health. Meetings are open to anyone.
July 20 at 7:00pm: Volunteer Appreciation Event
- Information: We will present a special program celebrating all the volunteers that make this organization successful. In the last ten months, over 130 people have contributed over 2500 hours of their time teaching, fundraising, gift wrapping, training...and the list goes on. Come and celebrate the accomplishments of these dedicated volunteers - or if you are a volunteer yourself, come and be celebrated!
- Location: Trinity Christian Reformed Church (click for directions)
Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month at Collegiate Presbyterian Church, Corner of Sheldon Avenue and West Street, Ames (unless otherwise noted).
Support Groups
All NAMI of CI support groups are free, confidential, and require no registration.
NAMI Connection Peer Support
For anyone with a diagnosed mental illness
Our Peer Support for Mental Illness groups are part of the NAMI CARES program. Group facilitators are trained by NAMI Iowa using the national guidelines. The groups are confidential, free, and open to anyone with a mental illness.
Individuals are encouraged to phone for more information before attending the first time.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Place: Collegiate United Methodist Church, 2622 W Lincoln Way, Room 44
Call 292-9400 for more information
Also: Every Monday
Time: 6-7:30 pm
Same Church but in the Pine Room.
Call 292-9400 for more information
Current and Upcoming Courses
NAMI of CI sponsors several NAMI courses, such as Family-To-Family and Peer-To-Peer. All courses are free, but advance registration is required. Contact NAMI of CI for more information.
Family-to-Family
Classes are available on a regular basis.
For more information on Family-to-Family, visit our activities page or NAMI's national website or call 515-292-9400.
Visions For Tomorrow
For more information on Visions For Tomorrow, visit our activities page or NAMI's national website or call 515-292-9400.
Peer-To-Peer
Classes are available on a regular basis.
For more information on Peer-To-Peer, visit our activities page or NAMI's national website or call 515-292-9400.
Wishing Wellness - our newest class
Will be offered in Summer 2010, Call 515-292-9400 for information and to register
