National Alliance on Mental Illness -- Lee, Charlotte and Hendry Counties
Address
7275 Concourse Dr, Ste 300
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(941) 787-2763
AKA:
NAMI LCH
Description:
NAMI offers outreach in local communities to provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs to individuals with mental illness and dual diagnosis, and their family members. The organization also provides information and referral services via its telephone HelpLine, email and its website, as well as in-person during outreach events. The info includes guidance to mental health treatment services, along with agencies/resources that help with benefit applications, shelters and housing, food, transportation and advocacy. NAMI also provides current and accurate information about mental illnesses, medications, co-occurring substance abuse, Baker and Marchman Acts, guardianship and more.
NAMI currently offers three support groups in Charlotte County:
**NAMI Connection peer support group for adults 18+, held from 2:00PM - 3:30PM Wednesdays at Twin Rivers Pathways, 4161 Tamiami Trail, Unit 302, Port Charlotte, FL 33952.
**NAMI Connection peer support group for adults 18+, held from 5:30PM - 7:00PM Wednesdays at Southwest Florida Counseling Center, 1777 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948.
**NAMI Family Support Group for adult family members and caregivers 18+, held from 7PM - 8:30PM the second Tuesday of each month at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Charlotte County, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952.
Intake Process:
There is no registration required. Walk-ins to groups are always welcome.
Program Fees:
NAMI programs are always free of charge to those in need.
Languages:
English and Spanish
Eligibility:
At this time all NAMI support groups are adults 18 and over only. No other eligibility required.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 12, 2019
Volunteer Opportunities:
Yes; call for more info.
Employer ID:
650122844
Year Incorporated:
1989
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
7275 Concourse Dr, Ste 300
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Mailing
7275 Concourse Dr, Ste 300
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Contacts
Vacharee Howard
General Inquiries
(239) 337-9024
Phone Numbers
Charlotte Main
(941) 787-2763
Lee/Hendry
(239) 337-9024
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
NAMI offers outreach in local communities to provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs to individuals with mental illness and dual diagnosis, and their family members. The organization also provides information and referral services via its telephone HelpLine, email and its website, as well as in-person during outreach events. The info includes guidance to mental health treatment services, along with agencies/resources that help with benefit applications, shelters and housing, food, transportation and advocacy. NAMI also provides current and accurate information about mental illnesses, medications, co-occurring substance abuse, Baker and Marchman Acts, guardianship and more.
Hours
9AM - 5PM Monday to Friday (office)
Eligibility
Anyone
Fees
No fees
Languages
English and Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Lee and Hendry
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Hendry County
- Lee County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
NAMI offers outreach in local communities to provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs to individuals with mental illness and dual diagnosis, and their family members. The organization also provides information and referral services via its telephone HelpLine, email and its website.
Hours
9AM - 5PM Monday to Friday (office) NAMI currently offers two specific support groups in Charlotte: **Connection peer-recovery support group for adults 18+, held from 1:30PM - 3PM Wednesdays at the Port Charlotte Public Library, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. **Family Support Group for adult family members and caregivers 18+, held from 7PM - 8:30PM the second Tuesday of each month at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Charlotte County, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952.
Eligibility
18+ for Charlotte groups
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Application for classes only
Languages
English and Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Lee and Hendry
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Hendry County
- Lee County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
NAMI offers outreach in local communities to provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs to individuals with mental illness and dual diagnosis, and their family members. The organization also provides information and referral services via its telephone HelpLine, email and its website, as well as in-person during outreach events. The info includes guidance to mental health treatment services, along with agencies/resources that help with benefit applications, shelters and housing, food, transportation and advocacy. NAMI also provides current and accurate information about mental illnesses, medications, co-occurring substance abuse, Baker and Marchman Acts, guardianship and more.
Hours
9AM - 5PM Monday to Friday (office)
Eligibility
Anyone
Fees
No fees
Languages
English and Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Lee and Hendry
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Hendry County
- Lee County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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