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Employment Opportunities!

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-- Family Advocate - Full Time, benefitted positions now open

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You Can Help Police With Crisis Intervention Training

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Family Leadership Program

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NAMI Family to Family Class at FERC!

Date: March 13: 6:30PM to 9:00PM

Summary: A twelve week class on all aspects of caregiving and recovery for the families of persons with severe mental health challenges.

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5150 Process

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Managing the 5150 (involuntary holds) process

What family members need to know:

- To avoid this process whenever possible

- To increase safety for all if this does need to occur

Questions? Wish to discuss this with an Advocate?

Call us at 1-888-896-3372

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