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FAMILY SUPPORT
IMPORTANT NOTICE: NAMI programs should not be used to replace
the specialized training and professional judgment of mental health
professionals. We cannot, and will not, assume
the role of a physician or therapist. NAMI cannot be held responsible for
the use of the information we provide. Please always consult a trained
mental health professional before making any decision regarding treatment
of yourself or others
.A variety of support options exist in Yolo County for
families of adults, youth and children with psychiatric disorders.
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SUPPORT AND REFERRAL PHONES |
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Adults |
NAMI-Yolo Helpline |
(530) 756-8181 |
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Information and referral for families of adults with psychiatric
disorders. Leave a message with our answering
service along with a phone number where you can be reached. A NAMI
member will get in touch with you with help, information and support. |
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Children and Youth |
Warmline Family Resource Center |
Phone (M-F 9am -4pm)
530-406-7221
916-922-9276
800-660-7995 |
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FAMILY
SUPPORT |
NAMI-Yolo offers a family support groups in English and Spanish open to
those who care for a family member or friend living with a mental
illness and seeking a
supportive environment for sharing information, problem-solving strategies
and empathy. A trained NAMI-Yolo family member leads these groups. Other
organizations also offer support groups that may be helpful to family
members
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NAMI Support Group for Families
4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8pm
Cesar Chavez housing complex conference room
1220 Olive Drive, Davis
Cesar Chavez housing complex is just north of the Lexington Apartments on
the east side of Olive Drive. The conference room is in the office
building at the end of the parking lot.
MAP
Phone: Leave a message on the NAMI-Yolo
Helpline at (530) 756-8181 and someone
will return your call.
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Grupo Latino de NAMI-Yolo
NAMI Support Group for Families
(Spanish)
Yolo Family Resource Center,
828 Court St. Woodland
6:30 to 8:30pm
Phone
a facilitator to confirm the dates and time: Amparo at (530) 662-2274 or Catalina at
(530)
383-9621
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H.E.L.P. - Help, Encouragement, Love and Prayer
A faith-based support group
for family members and for people living with mental illness, sponsored
by NAMI-Yolo Religious Outreach..
All faiths are welcome.
4th Sunday of the month at 12pm noon
January 22-June 24, 2012
Destiny Hall, 124 Lincoln
Ave. Woodland
Map
Phone: 530-756-8181 for details
A potluck lunch with separate group sessions for family members and
people with mental illness following the meal. The program is based
on a successful program begun in Menlo Park which incorporates faith in
achieving mental wellness without abandoning medication and medical needs
of clients.
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This group no
longer meets
Family / Peer Support and Prayer Group
4th Mondays of the month: 7- 8:30pm
Discussion Leader and Contact: Noma Wilken
Phone: Noma Wilken at (530) 753-6881 for details.
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WOODLAND
Support for Parents / Caregivers of Transition-Age Youth (Ages 16-25) with
psychiatric disabilities.
sponsored by the Yolo County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Family
Partnership Program
This group no longer meets on a regular basis. **However**,
if you want to
talk one-on-one with someone who can provide information about issues
affecting people with mental illness between the ages of 16 and 25,
send an email
or phone the NAMI-Yolo Helpline (530-756-8181) and leave a voicemail
requesting to talk with someone who specializes in helping families with
teens and young adults with mental illness. If you don't receive a
return call, please email us.
Some of the topics that were covered by this support group included education, job skills,
treatment decisions, housing, independent living, SSI benefits, healthy
relationships, Medi-Cal vs. private insurance, medication issues,
"breaking away," advanced directives.
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FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
SUPPORT
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The Family Partnership
Support program has been discontinued indefinitely because of Yolo County
budget cuts.
Family Partnership, a program of the
Children's System of Care division of Yolo County Department of Alcohol,
Drug and Mental Health Services offers special assistance to families
including information, education, consultation, advocacy and support
services. They serve parents and caregivers of:
- Minors with mental health treatment
needs.
- Youth involved with Juvenile Justice.
- Children and youth involved with child
welfare.
- Children and youth receiving services
from Special Education due to Serious Emotional Difficulties (AB
3632/Chapter 26.5).
- Transition-age Youth (Ages 16-25).
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