NAMI - Ventura County

A Program of NAMI - Ventura County (Local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness)

• BUSINESS ADDRESS: 805-641-2426; Fax: 805-641-2765; Hours vary
  
• MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 25510, Ventura, CA, 93002-5510
  
• EMAIL:namiventura@gmail.com
  
• WEB SITE:www.namiventura.org
  
• SERVICE SITES: St. Colomba's Episcopal Church, 1251 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo, CA, 93010; A general meeting (open to all) is held the 2nd Tu each month at 7 pm. A speaker will discuss a topic of interest to our members.
  
• FEES: No fees for support groups and Family to Family Education. Membership fee: $30/yr - single; $40/yr - family
  
• INTAKE PROCEDURES: Attend any meeting, send e-mail or call for newsletter.
  
• CLIENT CONTACT: Margaret Yun, Program Director
  
• PROFESSIONAL CONTACT: Ratan Bhavnani, President
  
• SPECIAL ITEMS: Limited wheelchair access
  
• DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: NAMI - Ventura County (local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a self-help group of families and friends of persons with mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, schizoaffective disorder, OCD, panic attack, co-occurring brain disorders, and addictive disorders. We provide education and support through a monthly general meeting, newsletter, family support groups, and our NAMI Family to Family education which is a 12 week program structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness. Check the website for current speaker information. See also NAMI Support Groups and NAMI Family to Family Education. Call for information about the NAMIWalks in honor of individuals and families who struggle with mental illness, to raise funds to expand our programs, increase public awareness and erase stigma.
  
• LIST OF SERVICES: Education and Training (Non-school) | Families | Information and Referral | Mental Health | Support Groups