NAMI Lorain County

Fall Foliage Train Ride
2023-10-21 13:30 - 15:00 UTC
NAMI Lorain County’s Inaugural Community Connection Event! Join us for a classic train ride through the rural, wooded countryside of southern Lorain County. We board the Lorain & West Virginia Railway at 46485 Ohio Route 18, Wellington, OH. Reserve your free tickets by call the NAMI Lorain County office at 440-240-8477.

Peer-to-Peer Education Group
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:30 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States

NAMI Basics - Education for Parents
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-05 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:30 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States

Sound Bath Immersion
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | The Amy H. Levin Conference and Learning Center, 1165 N. Ridge Road, Lorain, OH, 44055, United States
NAMI Lorain County’s October Wellness Event is a Sound Bath Immersion. Come and experience a meditative journey as you listen to the healing and uplifting tones of crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes, gongs, wave drums, and other healing instruments. You can remain seated in a chair or lay on a provided yoga mat. Bring a pillow if you wish. Please call Sarah at 449-240-8477 to register and arrange for transportation if needed.

Family-to-Family Education Group
2023-10-17 18:00 - 20:30 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States

Family-to-Family Education Group
2023-10-10 18:00 - 20:30 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
This 8-week program is open to anyone (not just family members!) who has a significant person in their lives who have a mental illness. The program helps participants gain practical and up-to-date information about mental health conditions, discover problem solving techniques and communication strategies, and how to advocate for their loved ones. Reserve your seat by calling the NAMI Lorain County office at 440-240-8477.

Peer-to-Peer Education Group
2023-10-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:30 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
The Peer-to-Peer Education Program is open to adults (18+) living with any kind of mental health challenge. This 8-week program helps participants learn coping and problem-solving skills, community resources, and to advocate for themselves. This supportive and confidential class is led by trained facilitators who are in mental health recovery themselves. Call the NAMI Lorain County office at 440-240-8477 to reserve your seat.

Family-to-Family Education Program
2023-10-03 18:00 - 20:30 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States

NAMI Lorain County Annual Meeting
2023-09-25 17:30 - 20:30

NAMI Lorain County Miniature Golf Outing
2023-08-03 17:30 - 21:00 | Sportsville, 37500 Center Ridge Road, North RAidgeville, OH, United States

NAMI of Lorain County Mini Golf Outing
2023-08-03 17:30 - 20:30
We are excited to announce the NAMI of Lorain County Mini Golf outing has returned! This year, our mini golf outing will take place August 3rd, check in will be 5:30pm. The 18-hole course is located at Sportsville, 37500 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039. This event is the primary fundraiser for NAMI of Lorain County. in years’ past, it has been a great turnout and with a year off, we expect much the same.
For just $25 per person, participants not only will be playing an 18-hole mini gold course, in addition, there will be carnival-style games, a 50/50 raffle, and more. Each participant will have a registration fee of $25, teams cannot exceed a foursome.
If you are interested, give us a call at 440-258-7062 or complete this form and we will contact you.

ZOOM – Young Adult Connections Support Group
2023-06-13 13:00 - 14:30 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
NAMI of Lorain County, Young Adult Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adult ages 18 to 35 who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.
NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.
This group meets weekly via ZOOM from 1pm to 2:30pm. Please contact us to register or click here.

Family Support Group, the `2nd & 4th Monday of the Month
2023-06-12 18:30 - 20:00 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.
You may fill out this form if you are interested.

ZOOM & IN Person – Young Adult Connections Support Group
2023-06-08 18:30 - 2023-06-09 17:00 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
NAMI of Lorain County, Young Adult Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adult ages 18 to 35 who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.
NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.
This group meets weekly via ZOOM or in person from 5pm to 6:30pm.
Click here if you want to sign up.

Connections Support Group
2023-06-08 14:30 - 16:00 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.
This group meets each Thursday, if you are interested, you can click here to sign up.

Wellness Walk 2023: Presented by The Community Foundation of Lorain County
2023-05-13 09:00 - 12:00
On May 13th we will be hosting a Wellness Walk at Beaver Creek Amherst. The one mile walk event will be from 9am to 12pm.
Participants have several ways to register, you can click here, call us at 440-240-8477, or email us at office@nami-lc.org.
If you would like to sponsor the event, please give us a call or email.
NAMI Wellness WALK: Participation information
Participants will gather donations by encouraging their supporters to pledge a fixed amount for each unit of distance they walk. After the completion of the walk, participants will collect the donations that your supporters pledged.
All proceeds to benefit the programs and services offered by NAMI of Lorain County

Familly Support Group - Every 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month
2023-05-08 18:30 - 20:00
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.
The group is held every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
If you plan to attend for the first time, please call us at 440-240-8477 or click here.

Young Adult Connections Support Group - In Person and ZOOM
2023-04-27 17:00 - 18:30 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
NAMI of Lorain County, Young Adult Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adult ages 18 to 35 who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.
NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.
This group meets weekly via ZOOM or in person from 5pm to 6:30pm. Please contact us to register or click here.

Connections Support Group
2023-04-27 14:30 - 16:00 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.
NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.
This group meets every Thursday.

Family to Family Educational Class
2023-04-25 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-18 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:30
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that 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 Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.

Class for Caregivers and Parents
2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:30
To register for the class, click here or call 440-240-8477 or email office@nami-lc.org.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Lorain County will be holding their Basics educational class beginning Thursday, April 13th and ending Thursday May 18th. The class is from 6pm to 8:30pm at the NAMI of Lorain County office, 6125 S. Broadway, Lorain OH 44052.
NAMI Basics is a weekly 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others.
This in-person course is taught by a trained team with lived experience raising a child with a mental health condition. They know what you’re going through because they’ve been there too. To register or inquire call NAMI at 440-240-8477 or email office@nami-lc.org.
NAMI Basics not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you’ll also find out that you’re not alone.
The group setting of NAMI Basics provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class.

Young Adult Connections Support Group - ZOOM or In-Person
2023-04-13 17:00 - 18:30 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States

Connections Recovery Support Group
2023-04-13 14:30 - 16:00 | NAMI Lorain County Office, 6125 South Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
