Tri-Country Health Network partners with NAMI Colorado and NAMI San Miguel & Ouray Counties to offer their National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Family-to-Family, a free educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions.
Since 2018, Tri-County Health Network has offered the NAMI Family-to-Family program, which is an evidence-based program, through partnerships with NAMI Colorado and NAMI San Miguel & Ouray counties.
Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. NAMI trained family members who have been there teach the course, which includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.
Virtual Family Support Groups – NAMI Colorado
Virtual Support Groups – NAMI Colorado
NAMI Family Support Group
The NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult family member, partner, or friend of someone who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Attendees create connections with fellow community members and gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community. You will benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength, and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.
NAMI Family Support Group will help you
- Aim for better coping skills
- Find strength in sharing experiences
- Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
- Embrace humor as healthy
- Accept that we cannot solve every problem
And understand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences
The NAMI Family Support Group for family members, partners and friends of people living with mental health conditions meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, from 5:45 to 7:00pm, on ZOOM. To join this free, online support group click on this link: NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Crisis Resources
If you are experiencing a crisis, please call 911 or contact one of the following crisis lines:
- San Miguel County Sheriff Dispatch: 728-1911
- 988 Colorado: Dial or text 988
- Colorado Crisis Services, a statewide hotline: 844-493-TALK (8255)
- Colorado Crisis Services Text Line: text TALK to 38255
- Axis Health 24 hour support line: 1-970-252-6220
For a list of additional crisis resources, click here.
