Nami of Missouri

The department of mental health family-to-family education contract supports training, support and outreach for family members of individuals living with mental illness. The cornerstone of this program is the 8-week family-to-family course, which is a designated evidence-based program that focuses on coping and problem-solving for family members and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness.

The samhsa statewide family network (sfn) grant is designed to strengthen a statewide network of family members of individuals with mental health conditions who work to improve access to support and interaction with mental health services across the state. This includes training and support for the holding hope presentation program, family support groups, faithnet presentations, Nami smarts and partners in policy advocacy training,as well as efforts to increase family member representation on state and local committees, workgroups and boards that address issues related to mental health concerns.

The samhsa statewide consumer network (scn) grant is designed to strengthen a statewide network of peers with lived experience who work to improve access to support and interaction with mental health services across the state. This includes training and support for the in our own voice presentation program, connection recovery support groups, peer-to-peer education course, and Nami smarts and partners in policy advocacy training, as well as efforts to increase peer representation on state and local committees, workgroups and boards that address issues related to mental health concerns.

Other exempt purpose accomplishments: 1. Training for mental health professionals - the provider education program includes continuing education training for mental health providers and allied professionals. 2. Parent ombudsman and education services - the parent ombudsman program provides support, education, information, and resources to parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with behavioral health disorders.