The NAMI Provider Education Program was designed to help line staff at public agencies learn this new approach by attending a 30-hour course. In 10 weeks, staff are given basic classes in diagnosis, brain research and medications, plus specific sessions on how to work with clients and families in a collaborative manner. The primary knowledge [...]

What: NAMI-CS Annual Breakfast Meeting
Where: Clarion Hotel, 314 W. Bijou (I-25 & Bijou)
When: April 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Award Winning Author Ann Kochenberger
Ann Kochenberger is the award winning author of Out of Focus…Again, a memoir about Ann’s struggle with bipolar disorder and her difficult journey to recovery. It’s a story of hope and [...]

New York Times article on The Americanization of Mental Illness
By ETHAN WATTERS
Published: January 8, 2010
AMERICANS, particularly if they are of a certain leftward-leaning, college-educated type, worry about our country’s blunders into other cultures. In some circles, it is easy to make friends with a rousing rant about the McDonald’s near Tiananmen Square, the Nike factory [...]

A new pharmacy in Colorado Springs is providing low income residents with free prescription drugs. The Lord Cares (TLC) Pharmacy officially opened its doors on January 4th. TLC is one of less than ten central-fill pharmacies in the county who can qualify needy patients for Institutional Prescription Assistance Programs, and dispense prescriptions on the spot
There [...]

The CS Independent GIVE! Campaign closed on 31 December, 2009. The campaign surpassed its goal of $150,000 and of that over $4700 was donated to NAMI Colorado Springs! Thanks to everyone who donated to this year’s GIVE! Campaign!

Does someone you love have a mental illness?
Get Educated. Become Empowered.
FREE FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM offered by NAMI-CS
Classes are for families and friends with mentally ill loved ones and cover the major mental illnesses (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder); review medications; teach self-care, empathy, problem solving, and communication skills; discuss [...]

The Program Eligibility Application Kit, or PEAK, is up and running. This is a self-service, interactive Web site that 1) allows potential applicants the ability to check for possible eligibility for food assistance, cash assistance, and medical assistance through the “Am I Eligible” function, and 2) allows existing clients to check the status of [...]

Depression rates are high among the elderly and caring for a depressed elderly parent takes a toll on the family. Learn how it affects you and how to ease the burden of caregiving.
This audio podcast-listen from your computer or iPod-on caring for a depressed elderly parent features Gail Hunt, president of the National Alliance [...]

Almost 50 Percent of Caregivers Have Also Been Diagnosed;
More Than One Treatment Option Helpful
Arlington, VA—Americans do not believe they know much about depression, but are highly aware of the risks of not receiving care, according to a survey released today by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). See full survey results at http://www.nami.org/depression.
The survey [...]

The NAMI Provider Education Program was designed to help mental health providers learn this new approach by attending a 30-hour course. In 10 weeks, staff are given basic classes in diagnosis, brain research and medications, plus specific sessions on how to work with clients and families in a collaborative manner. The purpose of the course [...]