Please tell us about your upcoming mental health and faith-related events.
Regular Meetings

Notable Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 21st, 2021 The Triangle Survivors of Suicide: Survivors Walk; visit their website for more information and updates: https://www.trianglesos.org/

​Thursday, May 6th, 2021! FCMI Hope & Healing Conference: Faithfully Practicing Community Inclusion with Keynote Speaker Father Gregory Boyle and happening virtually. Click here for more information. ​

Series Events

Family-2-Family
A free 11-week series for family and close friends of those with major mental illnesses.  

Family-to-Family Classes are typically held in the fall and winter.
Registration is required; class size is limited.

For information on Orange County classes, contact
Barb Maier (919)929-7822 or bmaier.namioc@gmail.com 

For information on Durham County classes, contact
Violette Blumenthal 919-358-6788 orr namif2f@namidurhamnc.org 
For FAMILY MEMBERS AND CLOSE FRIENDS of persons living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or Borderline Personality Disorder
This free series of 11 weekly classes is taught by trained NAMI members who have experienced having a loved one with mental illness. In a confidential setting, family members and friends of people with mental illness will learn about:
  • How mental illness affects your loved one
  • Eye-opening current brain research related to mental illness
  • Being an advocate for better treatments for your loved one
  • Medication issues and the latest treatment options
  • Strategies for dealing with stress and worry to help you take care of yourself while supporting your loved one 
Program sponsored by NAMI-NC, NAMI Durham and  NAMI Orange County

Sample Prayers from National Action Alliance