NAMI WESTERN CAROLINA is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.Members are families, friends and people living with mental illnesses such as major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder.
NAMI WESTERN CAROLINA is located at 356 Biltmore Avenue, Suite 207, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 next to Mission/St. Joseph Hospital. Office hours are Monday - Thursday 10 am - 6 pm.
For information call 828-505-7353 or email us at namiwnc@yahoo.com.
CONNECTIONis a recovery support group for adults with mental illness regardless of diagnosis. NAMI-trained individuals, who are also in recovery and understand the daily challenges, facilitate the group on the following schedule:
- First Saturday of the month - 10 am
- Second and fourth Monday of the month - 11 am
- Third Tuesday of the month - 6 pm.
FAMILY MEMBER/CAREGIVER SUPPORT, held seperately from CONNECTION and facilitated by NAMI-trained individuals with a family member or friends with a diagnosis, is offered twice a month on the following schedule:
- First Saturday of the month - 10 am
- Second and forth Monday of the month - 11 am
- Third Tuesday of the month - 6 pm
NAMI FAMILY-to-FAMILY EDUCATION is a free 12-week course of facts and support for families/caregivers of persons with a diagnosed mental illness. Trained family members teach the 2½-hour class. Early re-registration is required. Coordinator: Florence Rowe, 299-9596 rohaus@charter.net.
IN OUR OWN VOICE offers free presentations by people with mental illness in recovery to dispel stigma; includes video, personal testimony and discussion. Coordinator: Tracy Mixson, 232-0438 namiwc.voice@charter.net.
NAMI gives peer-to-peer support, not led by mental health professionals.