BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NAMI Farmington Valley - ECPv5.0.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NAMI Farmington Valley X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NAMI Farmington Valley BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T204500 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T185819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T195625Z UID:11865-1585764000-1585773900@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Family-To-Family Newington Winter/Spring 2020 DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is now being presented online due to COVID-19 social distancing. Your facilitator will send more information. \nNAMI Family-to-Family is a free\, 10-session education program for family\, partners\, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness\, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, major depression and other mental health conditions. Thousands of families describe the program as life-changing. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. \nParticipant Perspectives:\n“This course overall was the single most\, without a doubt\, helpful and informative thing ever offered in all my years searching for answers… It has helped me to understand better and communicate more effectively with my brother.” \n“The course has helped me to realize that my son is still inside the body that is often times hidden by the mental illness and that I am not alone in this.” \nF2F Classes in NEWINGTON!!! \nNAMI Farmington Valley will offer its NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program for the Winter/Spring season 2020. Beginning on March 11th. It will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:45 AM at Newington Senior Center – Multi-Purpose Room. \nContact & Registration: \nFamily to Family \n\nOr call the NAMI Connecticut office at 860-882-0236 \nLearn more: \nClasses and Programs \n \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/family-to-family-newington-winter-spring-2020-7/ LOCATION:Newington Senior and Disabled Center\, 120 Cedar St\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11858_image_81819867_974783939561457_6110771467501174784_o-50.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T103000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T181808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T095847Z UID:11657-1585820700-1585823400@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Newington - NAMI Connection Recovery Support for Veterans DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is OFFERED ON ZOOM due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/748913310?pwd=SWw1a0xXQTd1MVNCeDhtYlhNR2o2QT09 \nMeeting ID: 748 913 310\nPassword: 736636 \nFor Veterans in recovery from mental illness \nNewington\nThursdays\n9:45 am – 10:30 am\nVA Connecticut Healthcare Center\, 555 Willard Avenue\, Room 322 \nContact: Harold (860) 212-0233 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/newington-nami-connection-recovery-support-for-veterans-40/ LOCATION:VA Connecticut Health Care System\, Newington Campus Residency in Primary Eye Care – Department of Veterans Affairs\, 555 Willard Ave\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11617_image_81056278_974773092895875_1823206375837138944_o-49.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T203000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T181811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T195623Z UID:11680-1586199600-1586205000@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Simsbury - Support Group for Family and Friends DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is OFFERED ON ZOOM due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/826529942?pwd=OFUySE1HVWVKMlNEMXlFSk5DQlhQZz09 \nMeeting ID: 637619452\nPassword: 148157\nTeleconference Only – Call: 253-215-8782 \nA support group for family and friends of those who have experienced mental health challenges. \nSimsbury\n1st Monday of month\n7:00-8:30 pm\nSimsbury Senior Center\, 754 Hopmeadow Street \nMarisa (860) 299-5705 Carmen (860) 803-4139 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/simsbury-support-group-for-family-and-friends-33/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11670_image_87362728_1016931168680067_7331649271810228224_o-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T203000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T181813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T195622Z UID:11693-1586199600-1586205000@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Canton - NAMI CAN Support Group (Child and Adolescent Network) DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is OFFERED ON ZOOM due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/747678868?pwd=VDNiMUt5d0h4TkxIUkJBaEdxY043Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 747678868\nPassword: 134581\nTeleconference Only – Call: 253-215-8782 \nFor parents and caregivers of children & adolescents with behavioral health concerns \nCanton\n1st Monday of the month\n7:00-8:30pm\nCanton Community Center\, 40 Dyer Avenue \nContact: Grace (860) 693-9310 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/canton-nami-can-support-group-child-and-adolescent-network-33/ LOCATION:Canton Community Center\, 40 Dyer Ave\, Canton\, CT\, 6019\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11683_image_81502543_974759279563923_3436288340075216896_o-51.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T204500 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T185818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055639Z UID:11864-1586368800-1586378700@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Family-To-Family Newington Winter/Spring 2020 DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is now being presented online due to COVID-19 social distancing. Your facilitator will send more information. \nNAMI Family-to-Family is a free\, 10-session education program for family\, partners\, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness\, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, major depression and other mental health conditions. Thousands of families describe the program as life-changing. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. \nParticipant Perspectives:\n“This course overall was the single most\, without a doubt\, helpful and informative thing ever offered in all my years searching for answers… It has helped me to understand better and communicate more effectively with my brother.” \n“The course has helped me to realize that my son is still inside the body that is often times hidden by the mental illness and that I am not alone in this.” \nF2F Classes in NEWINGTON!!! \nNAMI Farmington Valley will offer its NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program for the Winter/Spring season 2020. Beginning on March 11th. It will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:45 AM at Newington Senior Center – Multi-Purpose Room. \nContact & Registration: \nFamily to Family \n\nOr call the NAMI Connecticut office at 860-882-0236 \nLearn more: \nClasses and Programs \n \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/family-to-family-newington-winter-spring-2020-6/ LOCATION:Newington Senior and Disabled Center\, 120 Cedar St\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11858_image_81819867_974783939561457_6110771467501174784_o-55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T103000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T181808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055642Z UID:11656-1586425500-1586428200@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Newington - NAMI Connection Recovery Support for Veterans DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is OFFERED ON ZOOM due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/748913310?pwd=SWw1a0xXQTd1MVNCeDhtYlhNR2o2QT09 \nMeeting ID: 748 913 310\nPassword: 736636 \nFor Veterans in recovery from mental illness \nNewington\nThursdays\n9:45 am – 10:30 am\nVA Connecticut Healthcare Center\, 555 Willard Avenue\, Room 322 \nContact: Harold (860) 212-0233 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/newington-nami-connection-recovery-support-for-veterans-39/ LOCATION:VA Connecticut Health Care System\, Newington Campus Residency in Primary Eye Care – Department of Veterans Affairs\, 555 Willard Ave\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11617_image_81056278_974773092895875_1823206375837138944_o-55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T204500 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20190812T034757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055644Z UID:8417-1586458800-1586465100@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Newington - Support Group for Family and Friends DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is OFFERED ON ZOOM due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/826529942?pwd=OFUySE1HVWVKMlNEMXlFSk5DQlhQZz09 \nMeeting ID: 826529942\nPassword: 334609\nTeleconference Only – Call: 253-215-8782 \nA support group for family and friends of those who have experienced mental health challenges. \nNewington\n2nd Thursday of the month\n7:00 – 8:45 pm\nJoseph Doyle Senior Center\, 120 Cedar Street \nMichele (860) 205-9542 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/newington-support-group-for-family-and-friends-4/ LOCATION:Newington Senior and Disabled Center\, 120 Cedar St\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/8413_image_87399716_1016931632013354_1195854448669229056_o-32.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T204500 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T185818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055639Z UID:11863-1586973600-1586983500@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Family-To-Family Newington Winter/Spring 2020 DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is now being presented online due to COVID-19 social distancing. Your facilitator will send more information. \nNAMI Family-to-Family is a free\, 10-session education program for family\, partners\, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness\, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, major depression and other mental health conditions. Thousands of families describe the program as life-changing. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. \nParticipant Perspectives:\n“This course overall was the single most\, without a doubt\, helpful and informative thing ever offered in all my years searching for answers… It has helped me to understand better and communicate more effectively with my brother.” \n“The course has helped me to realize that my son is still inside the body that is often times hidden by the mental illness and that I am not alone in this.” \nF2F Classes in NEWINGTON!!! \nNAMI Farmington Valley will offer its NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program for the Winter/Spring season 2020. Beginning on March 11th. It will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:45 AM at Newington Senior Center – Multi-Purpose Room. \nContact & Registration: \nFamily to Family \n\nOr call the NAMI Connecticut office at 860-882-0236 \nLearn more: \nClasses and Programs \n \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/family-to-family-newington-winter-spring-2020-5/ LOCATION:Newington Senior and Disabled Center\, 120 Cedar St\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11858_image_81819867_974783939561457_6110771467501174784_o-55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T103000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T181808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055642Z UID:11655-1587030300-1587033000@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Newington - NAMI Connection Recovery Support for Veterans DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is OFFERED ON ZOOM due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/748913310?pwd=SWw1a0xXQTd1MVNCeDhtYlhNR2o2QT09 \nMeeting ID: 748 913 310\nPassword: 736636 \nFor Veterans in recovery from mental illness \nNewington\nThursdays\n9:45 am – 10:30 am\nVA Connecticut Healthcare Center\, 555 Willard Avenue\, Room 322 \nContact: Harold (860) 212-0233 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/newington-nami-connection-recovery-support-for-veterans-38/ LOCATION:VA Connecticut Health Care System\, Newington Campus Residency in Primary Eye Care – Department of Veterans Affairs\, 555 Willard Ave\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11617_image_81056278_974773092895875_1823206375837138944_o-55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T203000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200226T031956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055639Z UID:13871-1587409200-1587414600@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Avon - Support Group for Family and Friends DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is OFFERED ON ZOOM due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/536024163?pwd=Q083SW5aTnJ2WVRrR0dyMVk4a1lCZz09 \nMeeting ID: 536024163\nPassword: 306020 \nTeleconference Only – Call: 253-215-8782 \nA support group for family and friends of those who have experienced mental health challenges. \nAvon\n3rd Monday of month\n7:00-8:30 pm\nValley Community Baptist Church (VCBC)\, Rm. 208\, 590 West Avon Road\, Rt 167 \n**NOTE**\nEVERY JANUARY AND FEBRUARY this meeting is held at:\nWest Avon Congregational Church 280 Country Club Road Avon\, CT 06001 \nGrace (860) 693-9310 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/avon-support-group-for-family-and-friends-36/ LOCATION:Valley Community Baptist Church\, 590 W Avon Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 6001\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/13861_image_87353385_1016934695346381_4840756823554260992_o-30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T163000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200323T015646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055643Z UID:14890-1587481200-1587486600@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:CCSU - Young Adults Support Group (ages 18-29) DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is POSTPONED due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. NAMI CT is offering virtual support for Young Adults Weekdays: 3:30pm-4:30pm\nContact Val for Zoom Meeting info: vlepoutre@namict.org \nA support group for young adults who have experienced mental health challenges. \nNEW BRITAIN\nCentral Connecticut State University (CCSU)\nWillard-DiLoreto Building (Health & Wellness Center) \nTuesdays\, 3:00–4:30pm \nContact: Chris ctheriault@my.ccsu.edu \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/ccsu-young-adults-support-group-ages-18-29-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/9917_image_71391069_892730537766798_4787102107817738240_o-79.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T200000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T181802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T005805Z UID:11608-1587493800-1587499200@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:West Hartford - NAMI Connection Peer Group DESCRIPTION:A peer based group for people in recovery from serious mental illness. \nWest Hartford\n1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month\n6:30pm-8:00pm\nCovenant Congregational Church\, 1 Westminster Drive\, West Hartford\, Off Sedgwick Road \ncontact: Don (860) 882-0236; Email: recovery@namict.org \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/west-hartford-nami-connection-peer-group-59/ LOCATION:Covenant Congregational Church of West Hartford\, 1 Westminster Dr\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11593_image_79089083_939500823089769_7466051872382517248_o-40.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T204500 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T185818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055639Z UID:11862-1587578400-1587588300@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Family-To-Family Newington Winter/Spring 2020 DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is now being presented online due to COVID-19 social distancing. Your facilitator will send more information. \nNAMI Family-to-Family is a free\, 10-session education program for family\, partners\, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness\, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, major depression and other mental health conditions. Thousands of families describe the program as life-changing. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. \nParticipant Perspectives:\n“This course overall was the single most\, without a doubt\, helpful and informative thing ever offered in all my years searching for answers… It has helped me to understand better and communicate more effectively with my brother.” \n“The course has helped me to realize that my son is still inside the body that is often times hidden by the mental illness and that I am not alone in this.” \nF2F Classes in NEWINGTON!!! \nNAMI Farmington Valley will offer its NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program for the Winter/Spring season 2020. Beginning on March 11th. It will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:45 AM at Newington Senior Center – Multi-Purpose Room. \nContact & Registration: \nFamily to Family \n\nOr call the NAMI Connecticut office at 860-882-0236 \nLearn more: \nClasses and Programs \n \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/family-to-family-newington-winter-spring-2020-4/ LOCATION:Newington Senior and Disabled Center\, 120 Cedar St\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11858_image_81819867_974783939561457_6110771467501174784_o-55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T103000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T181808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055642Z UID:11654-1587635100-1587637800@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Newington - NAMI Connection Recovery Support for Veterans DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is OFFERED ON ZOOM due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/748913310?pwd=SWw1a0xXQTd1MVNCeDhtYlhNR2o2QT09 \nMeeting ID: 748 913 310\nPassword: 736636 \nFor Veterans in recovery from mental illness \nNewington\nThursdays\n9:45 am – 10:30 am\nVA Connecticut Healthcare Center\, 555 Willard Avenue\, Room 322 \nContact: Harold (860) 212-0233 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/newington-nami-connection-recovery-support-for-veterans-37/ LOCATION:VA Connecticut Health Care System\, Newington Campus Residency in Primary Eye Care – Department of Veterans Affairs\, 555 Willard Ave\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11617_image_81056278_974773092895875_1823206375837138944_o-55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T163000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20190930T005902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055643Z UID:9936-1588086000-1588091400@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:CCSU - Young Adults Support Group (ages 18-29) DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is POSTPONED due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. NAMI CT is offering virtual support for Young Adults Weekdays: 3:30pm-4:30pm\nContact Val for Zoom Meeting info: vlepoutre@namict.org \nA support group for young adults who have experienced mental health challenges. \nNEW BRITAIN\nCentral Connecticut State University (CCSU)\nWillard-DiLoreto Building (Health & Wellness Center) \nTuesdays\, 3:00–4:30pm \nContact: Chris ctheriault@my.ccsu.edu \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/ccsu-young-adults-support-group-ages-18-29-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/9917_image_71391069_892730537766798_4787102107817738240_o-79.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T203000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20190812T034800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055643Z UID:8445-1588100400-1588105800@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Bloomfield - Support Group for Family and Friends DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is POSTPONED due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. NAMI CT is offering virtual support for Families and Friends\nMondays\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:00pm\nContact Pat for Zoom Meeting info: pokonis@namict.org \nA support group for family and friends of those who have experienced mental health challenges. \nBloomfield\n4th Tuesday of month\n7:00–8:30 pm\nBloomfield Community Center\, 330 Park Avenue \nMore information: Roseann (860) 948-8736 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/bloomfield-support-group-for-family-and-friends-5/ LOCATION:Bloomfield Community Center\, 330 Park Ave\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/8440_image_87382759_1016930568680127_2958127191470112768_o-30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T204500 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T185818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055639Z UID:11861-1588183200-1588193100@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Family-To-Family Newington Winter/Spring 2020 DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is now being presented online due to COVID-19 social distancing. Your facilitator will send more information. \nNAMI Family-to-Family is a free\, 10-session education program for family\, partners\, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness\, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, major depression and other mental health conditions. Thousands of families describe the program as life-changing. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. \nParticipant Perspectives:\n“This course overall was the single most\, without a doubt\, helpful and informative thing ever offered in all my years searching for answers… It has helped me to understand better and communicate more effectively with my brother.” \n“The course has helped me to realize that my son is still inside the body that is often times hidden by the mental illness and that I am not alone in this.” \nF2F Classes in NEWINGTON!!! \nNAMI Farmington Valley will offer its NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program for the Winter/Spring season 2020. Beginning on March 11th. It will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:45 AM at Newington Senior Center – Multi-Purpose Room. \nContact & Registration: \nFamily to Family \n\nOr call the NAMI Connecticut office at 860-882-0236 \nLearn more: \nClasses and Programs \n \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/family-to-family-newington-winter-spring-2020-3/ LOCATION:Newington Senior and Disabled Center\, 120 Cedar St\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11858_image_81819867_974783939561457_6110771467501174784_o-55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T204500 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200223T195621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055644Z UID:13674-1588186800-1588193100@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Bristol - Support Group for Family and Friends DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is OFFERED ON ZOOM due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/910379576?pwd=WC9BV0QxV0E0WmVJQnluVTA2Mk9CUT09 \nMeeting ID: 910379576\nPassword: 660331 \nTeleconference Only – Call: 253-215-8782 \nA support group for family and friends of those who have experienced mental health challenges. \nBristol\nLast Wednesday of month\n7:00-8:45 pm\nBristol Senior Community Center Room 101\, 240 Stafford Ave \nMichele (860) 205-9542 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/bristol-support-group-for-family-and-friends-16/ LOCATION:City of Bristol Senior-Community Center/Aging Services\, 240 Stafford Ave\, Bristol\, CT\, 06010-4682\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/13671_image_87938042_1016930978680086_5648489092162256896_o-30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T103000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200102T181807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055642Z UID:11653-1588239900-1588242600@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:Newington - NAMI Connection Recovery Support for Veterans DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is OFFERED ON ZOOM due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/748913310?pwd=SWw1a0xXQTd1MVNCeDhtYlhNR2o2QT09 \nMeeting ID: 748 913 310\nPassword: 736636 \nFor Veterans in recovery from mental illness \nNewington\nThursdays\n9:45 am – 10:30 am\nVA Connecticut Healthcare Center\, 555 Willard Avenue\, Room 322 \nContact: Harold (860) 212-0233 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/newington-nami-connection-recovery-support-for-veterans-36/ LOCATION:VA Connecticut Health Care System\, Newington Campus Residency in Primary Eye Care – Department of Veterans Affairs\, 555 Willard Ave\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11617_image_81056278_974773092895875_1823206375837138944_o-55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T190000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200211T021914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T035656Z UID:13181-1588356000-1588359600@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:West Hartford - Young Adults Support Group (ages 18-29) DESCRIPTION:A support group for young adults who have experienced mental health challenges. \nWest Farms Mall\, Community Room*\n1500 New Britain Avenue\, West Hartford \n1st Friday of every month\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \n* Enter through California Pizza Kitchen. Take the elevator on the left up to the second floor\, and security will lead you to the community room. \nContact: Jake @ 860-480-3548 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/west-hartford-young-adults-support-group-ages-18-29-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/13170_image_84983267_1005993036440547_7784613316168515584_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T190000 DTSTAMP:20200408T061243 CREATED:20200323T011900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T055639Z UID:14820-1588356000-1588359600@www.namifarmingtonvalley.org SUMMARY:West Hartford - Young Adults Support Group (ages 18-29) DESCRIPTION:*NOTE* this support group is POSTPONED due to COVID-19 social distancing until further notice. NAMI CT is offering virtual support for Young Adults Weekdays: 3:30pm-4:30pm\nContact Val for Zoom Meeting info: vlepoutre@namict.org \nA support group for young adults who have experienced mental health challenges. \nWest Farms Mall\, Community Room*\n1500 New Britain Avenue\, West Hartford \n1st Friday of every month\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \n* Enter through California Pizza Kitchen. Take the elevator on the left up to the second floor\, and security will lead you to the community room. \nContact: Jake @ 860-480-3548 \n URL:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/event/west-hartford-young-adults-support-group-ages-18-29-38/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namifarmingtonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/14808_image_90997297_1036229083416942_5152048597105115136_o-14.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR