NAMI the National Alliance on Mental Illness

Serving Forsyth, Dawson and Lumpkin Counties in North Georgia
 FDL NAMI is a local chapter, self-help, support and advocacy organization of family and friends of the mentally ill. FDL NAMI is an affiliate with the NAMI Georgia and NAMI National organization. Our mission is to help consumers and families affected by severe mental illness.  Of critical importance right now is fighting social stigma of mental illness, raising awareness of local available resources concerning housing and transportation needs, and working one-to-one with families caught in the circle of not knowing where to go or what to do.

Chapter Officers: Chapter President and main contact, Faye Taylor; phone: (770)781-8325, email fmtaylor@comcast.com,

                                  Vice President, Bill Csuk and Treasurer, Pearl Blackburn.

Alternative contact-  Mari Forquer;  phone: (770) 887-8748, email marimargaret1@yahoo.com.

Weekly Meetings

Family Support Group: Open to all adults 18 & over who have family member or friend living with mental illness (depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.).

NAMI Connection (Consumer/Peer Support Group): Open to all adults 18 & older who suffer from mental illness (depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.) and are stable enough to participate in a group.

Both groups meet every Thurs. 7:00-8:30 except holidays. Special programs will be posted as they occur.
Separate rooms. 
The groups offer sharing, understanding, friendship, encouragement & hope.

Meeting Location  Forsyth County Family Center (Old Baptist N. Hospital)
133 Samaritan Dr
Child & Family Focus, Suites 301-303
Cumming, GA 30040

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To Speak to Someone you are welcome to call Mari Forquer at (770) 887-8748 to find out about our programs or just to talk to a sympathetic ear of someone who has been down the same path that you are on. You are not alone on this journey.

Family to Family Education Program is a series of classes sponsored by NAMI Georgia and offered at our  local chapter to equip friends and family with the tools needed to cope with the stresses of helping family members with severe mental illnesses. Attendees are educated as to the biological and social nature of mental illness, medication options, self-care tips and coping strategies. The classes are conducted weekly for a period of twelve weeks and are held in Forsyth County. Average class size is ten to twenty.

Mental Health Services Access - if there is a life threatening emergency call 911.

Forsyth County- Mental Health Department, 125 North Corners Parkway, Cumming (770) 781-6841, after hours emergency (800) 347-5827

Dawson County- Dawson County Mental Health-Substance Abuse Center (706) 864-6822, after hours emergency (800) 347-5827

Lumpkin County- Mental Health Clinic, Short Street, Dahlonega, (706) 864-6822, after hours emergency (800) 347-5827

THE JULY 2nd SUPPORT MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE JULY 4th HOLIDAY

FAMILY TO FAMILY CLASSES

The next Family to Family Class will meet on Sundays 4:30 - 7:00 PM beginning August 30, 2009 for twelve weeks.  Childcare will be provided by appointment.  Pre-registration for the class can be made by calling Faye Taylor at (770) 781-8325.

If you have questions regarding this website contact Daniel Manke (706)344-3822.

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