East Tennessee

NAMI Affiliates are where family members, individuals with mental illness, friends, mental health service providers and others gather to offer peer-to-peer support groups, education opportunities, and advocacy at the grassroots, community level.

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East Tennessee currently has NAMI Affiliates in Anderson, Greene, Hamilton, Knox, Roane and Washington counties. We are growing and adding new affiliates all the time. Please check back often.

To learn how you can become an affiliate, contact your Regional Coordinator.

Regional Coordinator: Mary Sims
Phone: (901) 495-4045
Email:

Support Groups in East Tennessee

Region	Affiliate	Group Type	Day of Week	Platform	Location	Address	Time	Time Zone	Contact Person	Phone
East	Oak Ridge	Family [F]	2nd Tuesday	Zoom			7:00-8:30PM	EST	Kathy Martin	865-466-1234
East	Chattanooga	Family [F]	2nd Monday	Zoom			6:00-7:30PM	EST	Kathy Milam	423-521-2590
East	Maryville	Family [F]	3rd Wednesday	Zoom			6:00-7:00PM	EST	Della Morrow	865-924-5311
East	Greene	Family [F]	1st Tuesday - This group is on break during June, July & August	In-Person	First Baptist Church	211 N. Main Street Greeneville	7:00-8:30PM	EST	Debbie	423-552-2368
East	Greene	Peer [P]	1st Tuesday - This group is on break during June, July & August	In Person	First Baptist Church	211 N. Main Street Greeneville	7:00-8:30PM	EST	Debbie	423-552-2368

[F] Family Support Groups: For family & friends of individuals with a mental health condition. [P] Peer: For individuals with a mental health condition. [C] Combined: Family members & Peers

About Our Support Groups

There are many Zoom support groups throughout the state. You can attend any that are appropriate for you. View more listings on the Middle or West TN Affiliate Support pages.

Most NAMI TN Affiliates are following the CDC recommendation to cancel face to face meetings during this unprecedented time of the Corona Virus. Please call the local Affiliate for specific details or alternate plans. Thank you for your understanding.

NAMI Tennessee Educational Classes

There are Classes frequently added during the month offered throughout the state. Please check back often.

Education is at the heart of what we do. It is an essential part of understanding and coping with mental illness. NAMI Tennessee and its affiliates offer a variety of programs and services directed to individuals living with mental illness, family members, friends, professionals, and the community at large to address the mental health needs of Tennesseans. Programs are designed to help participants gain a greater understanding of mental illness, cope better, worry less and feel empowered to advocate for better treatment services. Check our schedules often as classes are being added frequently.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Start Date: 2/26/22
Class Type: Family-to-Family
Affiliate: Franklin, Williamson and Maury County / Statewide
Availability: In-Person
Contact: Dick or Lisa
Phone: 615-594-4641 or 818-354-8927
Register: Call

Start Date: 3/5/22
Class Type: Family-to-Family
Affiliate: Manchester, Coffee County / Statewide
Availability: Online
Contact: Brenda
Phone: 217-294-2310
Register: Call

Start Date: 3/19/22
Class Type: Family-to-Family
Affiliate: Gallatin, Sumner County / Statewide
Availability: Online Program
Contact: Neil
Phone: 615-425-6604
Register: Call

Start Date: 2/22/22
Class Type: NAMI Basics
Affiliate: Dickson, Hendersonville and Sumner County / Statewide
Availability: Online Program
Contact: Denise Stewart
Phone: 615-361-6608
Register: Click Here

Start Date: ON-GOING
Class Type: Basics On Demand Class
Affiliate: NAMI National
Availability: Online Program
Register: Click Here

Start Date: 2/5/22
Class Type: Bridges
Affiliate: Davidson County / Statewide
Availability: Online
Contact: Don
Phone: 615-891-4724
Register: Click Here

Start Date: 3/1/22
Class Type: Bridges
Affiliate: Springfield, Robertson County
Availability: In-Person
Contact: Amy
Phone: 931-980-5019
Register: Call

About Our Classes

NAMI Family-to-Family: This is an eight workshop program for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of those with a mental illness. It goes into mental illnesses, medications, coping skills, communication skills and self-care strategies. Learn more

NAMI Basics: This is a six workshop NAMI signature program for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with a mental illness. This class covers illnesses, medication, in-depth documentation with additional resources & forms for the various systems like medical & school. Learn more

NAMI Basics on Demand: Our six-session online education program is geared toward individuals with busy schedules who want to take the course at their own pace. Easy to follow interactive videos are available 24/7. This free, online program is for parents, caregivers and others who provide care for youth and young adults with a mental health condition. Learn more

BRIDGES: (Building Recovery of Individual Dreams and Goals Through Education and Support) This is a ten session class for individuals with a mental health condition. It covers the mental health conditions, what recovery looks like, coping skills, early warning signs, crisis planning, problem solving, communication skills, and much more.

NAMI Homefront: This is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.Available online, learn more here ... NAMI Homefront Online

For more information about our classes, contact us at:

NAMI Tennessee Teacher Training

There are leadership training classes are added multiple times each year and offered throughout the state. Please check back often.

Teacher Training

Start Date: 2/4/22 - 2/6/22
Class Type: NAMI Family to Family
Affiliate: NAMI Tennessee
Availability: Online Program
Contact: Denise Stewart
Phone: 615-361-6608
Register: Click Here

About Our Teacher Training Classes

NAMI Tennessee is committed to teaching LEADERS TO RAISE AWARENESS and increase understanding of mental illness.

NAMI Family-to-Family Program Leader Training: Family to Family is for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of those with a mental illness. It goes into mental illnesses, medications, coping skills, communication skills and self-care strategies. This training is to teach family members and loved ones how to teach the NAMI Family-to-Family classes to other family members and loved ones.

NAMI Basics Program Leader Training: NAMI Basics is a workshop NAMI signature program for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with a mental illness. The class covers illnesses, medication, in-depth documentation with additional resources with forms for the various systems like medical and school. This training is to teach parents and caregivers how to teach the NAMI Basics classes to other parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with a mental health condition.

With Hope In Mind Support Group Leader Training: With Hope in Mind (WHIM) is the name of peer–led support groups for loved ones of adults with symptoms of mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders. This training is for volunteer support group leaders who have experienced the need for support themselves and whowould like to transform their needs into advocacy for others.

BRIDGES Leader Training: Are you a person with a mental health condition? Then becoming a BRIDGES (Building Recovery of Individual Dreams and Goals through Education and Support) teacher and support group leader may be for you!