Fall 2016 NAMI Greater Des Moines Classes
(F2F) class is for family members and friends of adults with mental illness. Attendees can be age 14 and up.The class is 12 weeks long - 2.5 hours/class. There are 3 locations this fall.
The Des MoinesFamily to Family class will be held on Tuesdays at the NAMI Greater Des Moines office at 511 East 6th St., Suite B starting Sept. 6 – 6 to 8:30 PM. If interested in attending, please contact one of the co-teachers to sign up: Matthea Little Smith 783-2763
Deb Scott 641-777-3944
Additional questionsconcerning the class should be directed to the co-teachers. This class is open to participants in Polk and surrounding counties.
NAMI GDM Peer to Peer Class for Veterans and Active Military - starting Mondays Sept. 12 and ending Nov. 21 - 5 to 7 PM at the Vet Center, 1821 22nd St., Suite 115, West Des Moines. No registration fee. If interested in attending, work with Katina Mach 515-284-4929 or Colin Farley 515-778-0557. See flyer here. The Peer to Peer class is for adults with mental illness. 10 weeks long - 2.5 hours per class.
FallNAMI GDM Basics class-Tuesdays -Sept. 13 to Oct. 25, 6-8 PM - please send your contact information to:. This class is for parents and caregivers of youth with severe emotional disorder. No registration fee. The class is 6 weeks long.
WRAP - Wellness Recovery and Action Plan - cost is $35 perperson - next class will be held when there are 8 individuals signed up.
Contact Phoenix777-9238
Ending the Silence -A 45 minute presentation to middle school and high school classes in our 4 county service territory. The program is called “Ending the Silence”. If interested, please contact Deb Scott or call 641-777-3944 to schedule the program in your school.
IOOV (In Our Own Voice)presentations by persons with mental illness - schedule with Terri Shipman 515-777-9511 Donationsencouraged.
Hearing Voices Simulation experience - schedule with Esther Hoffa 961-7749 or Grace Sivadge 205-9765 –
Donations encouraged
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Friday, Sept. 9 - What is Mindfulness Meditation? Research shows that mindfulness meditation can help reduce stress, lower anxiety, improve low mood, and increase physical and mental well-being. During this four hour workshop, participants will gain an understanding of mindfulness and learn how to practice mindfulness meditation, mindful eating, and mindful movement. We will also explore the role self-compassion plays in mindfulness and learn some simple self-compassion exercises.
Emily Smith, Facilitator
Friday, September 9 – 10 AM to 2 PM
Location: NAMI GDM Office, 511 E. 6th St., Des Moines, IA 50309
Up to 25 RSVP’s will be accepted. Includes lunch.
No cost to participants
Please RSVP to
Creative Arts Program- Contact Sam Erwin - 515.419.3307 -
6 to 7:30 PM –Starting in October for 6 weeks. Location to be determined.If you are interested in taking the class, please contact Sam
Fees: $20 (scholarships available) - includes supplies.
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Gentle Yoga–free-Tuesdays – First Christian Church, 25th & University -1-2 PM – Formal Lounge -2nd floor – elevator available - Aug 16 to October 11
Gentle Yoga– free -Thursdays – Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd & Ingersoll, Des Moines -1-2 PM – Greenwood Room – August 18 to October 13
Class size for each is 25. Both locations are on Bus Route. Just show up for class and complete the paperwork!
Mental Health First Aidclass (8 hours) -schedule with Teresa Bomhoff or call 515-274-6876 - Per person cost is $30. Scheduling for Oct-Nov-Dec.
Sign up for on-line NAMI Homefront Class
NAMI Homefront is a free, six-session class for family, friends and significant others of Military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families comprehend what the Military Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life, PTSD and other mental health conditions.
The course is designed to help family members understand and support their Military Service Member or Veteran while maintaining their own well-being. The trained teachers of this course are also military/Veteran families who have a loved one with a mental health condition.
NAMI Homefront online classes are scheduled for:
September 8 – October 13, 2016 (six consecutive Thursdays from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET)
September 12 – October 17, 2016 (six consecutive Mondays from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET)
*All participants are screened to ensure this class is appropriate for their needs.
Suzanne Robinson, M.S.W., Senior Manager, National Education Programs
Information, Support & Education, NAMI,National Alliance on Mental Illness
3803 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203
Main: 703-524-7600
Direct: 614-230-2954