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Join Us In Atlanta, July 15 -18, For The 2020 NAMI National Convention
The NAMI National Convention is one of the largest community gatherings of mental health advocates in the United States. Each year, our convention connects and inspires people looking for resources, research, support services and recovery strategies. Join us as we embrace our theme —Together Toward Tomorrow— and celebrate NAMI’s 40 years of support, education and advocacy.
The NAMI 2020 National Convention will feature:
- Top-notch researchers and clinicians providing information and tools to advance and sustain recovery from mental illness.
- Perspectives on recovery and stories of lived experience from people with mental illness and their families.
- The country’s keenest minds and savviest policymakers offering strategies and tactics to effectively advocate for changing the mental health system in our nation.
- Abundant networking opportunities to learn from peers about how we can improve the lives of all people affected by mental illness and their families.
- Inspiration, innovation and an exhilarating four days in Atlanta.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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December 30, 20196:15 pm: Connection Support Group6:15 pm: Connection Support GroupDecember 30, 2019 –  Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. 6:15 pm: Family Support Group6:15 pm: Family Support GroupDecember 30, 2019 – Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. |
December 31, 2019 | January 1, 20209:30 am: Veterans Connection Group Only9:30 am: Veterans Connection Group OnlyJanuary 1, 2020 – VA Clinic 41 Park Creek Dr. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month |
January 2, 2020 | January 3, 2020 | January 4, 2020 | January 5, 2020 |
January 6, 20206:15 pm: Connection Support Group6:15 pm: Connection Support GroupJanuary 6, 2020 – Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. 6:15 pm: Family Support Group6:15 pm: Family Support GroupJanuary 6, 2020 – Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. |
January 7, 2020 | January 8, 2020 | January 9, 20206:15 pm: Connection Support Group6:15 pm: Connection Support GroupJanuary 9, 2020 – Taylors First Baptist Church 200 W Main St. Taylors, SC 29687 864-331-3300 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month. For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. 6:15 pm: Family Support Group6:15 pm: Family Support GroupJanuary 9, 2020 –  Taylors First Baptist Church 200 W Main St. Taylors, SC 29687 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. |
January 10, 2020 | January 11, 2020 | January 12, 2020 |
January 13, 20206:15 pm: Connection Support Group6:15 pm: Connection Support GroupJanuary 13, 2020 – Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. 6:15 pm: Family Support Group6:15 pm: Family Support GroupJanuary 13, 2020 – Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. |
January 14, 2020 | January 15, 20209:30 am: Veterans Connection Group Only9:30 am: Veterans Connection Group OnlyJanuary 15, 2020 – VA Clinic 41 Park Creek Dr. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month |
January 16, 2020 | January 17, 2020 | January 18, 2020 | January 19, 2020 |
January 20, 20206:15 pm: Connection Support Group6:15 pm: Connection Support GroupJanuary 20, 2020 – Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. 6:15 pm: Family Support Group6:15 pm: Family Support GroupJanuary 20, 2020 – Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. |
January 21, 2020 | January 22, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day  Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. |
January 23, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. 6:15 pm: Connection Support Group6:15 pm: Connection Support GroupJanuary 23, 2020 – Taylors First Baptist Church 200 W Main St. Taylors, SC 29687 864-331-3300 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month. For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. 6:15 pm: Family Support Group6:15 pm: Family Support GroupJanuary 23, 2020 –  Taylors First Baptist Church 200 W Main St. Taylors, SC 29687 864-331-3300 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month. For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. |
January 24, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. |
January 25, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. |
January 26, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. |
January 27, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. 6:15 pm: Connection Support Group6:15 pm: Connection Support GroupJanuary 27, 2020 – Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. 6:15 pm: Family Support Group6:15 pm: Family Support GroupJanuary 27, 2020 – Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29605 864-331-3300 For both the individual affected by mental illness and the Family, friend or loved one of someone with a mental health condition. |
January 28, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. |
January 29, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. |
January 30, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. |
January 31, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. |
February 1, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. |
February 2, 2020All day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyAll day: Registration Open Family-to-FamilyJanuary 22, 2020 – February 3, 2020All day Taylors Taylors, SC Where: Taylors, SC When: Each Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm beginning February 4, 2020 and ending March 24, 2020 (total of 8 weeks) NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. The course is also available in Spanish, De Familia a Familia de NAMI. NAMI Family-to-Family is available in person by registering here. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family class. All day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsAll day: Registration Open NAMI BasicsJanuary 22, 2020 – February 17, 2020All day Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Upstate 701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605 v NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person by registering here and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand. Check out our calendar for the next upcoming NAMI Basics class. |
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