Provides information about obsessive-compulsive disorder and about treatments.   Connects people to local therapists and local support groups as well as online support groups.

Provides workshops, classes, groups and activities on various topics; such as parenting classes, foster parenting, marriage/divorce issues, at-risk youth, mental health and substance abuse topics, domestic violence, unhealth/unsafe relationships, trauma/abuse care (children & adults), health/nutrition, housing, money management, job development, learning new languages, culture, music/arts, cooking, and independent living skills.

Offers a free 8 week education course emphasizing recovery for those with mental illness.   Instruction is offered by others who have learned to live with their own illness and can speak from a "consumer" standpoint.

Classes provided to individuals, peer supporters and families whose lives are impacted by a mental health Condition.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches. NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space.

Government agency that leads public health efforts to advance behavioral health. Provides several helplines and treatment locator tools, including: - SAMHSA's National Helpline (Treatment Referral Routing Service): Provides confidential treatment referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery. - Disaster Distress Helpline: Connects callers to the nearest crisis center for information, support, and counseling to deal with the aftermath of natural or human-caused disasters. - Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator: Lists alcohol, drug, and mental health treatment facilities and programs. - Opioid Treatment Program Directory: Lists programs that treat addiction and dependence on opioids. - Buprenorphine Physician & Treatment Program Locator: Lists physicians and treatment programs authorized to treat opioid dependency with buprenorphine. - Screen4Success mobile app helps coach difficult conversations about drugs, alcohol, and mental health.

Educational program for adults living with mental health challenges who want to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Class meets for 8 weekly sessions, 90 minutes educational program; taught by trained peer leaders with lived experience; create a personalized relapse prevention plan; understand the impact of mental health symptoms on your life; develop confidence for making decisions and reducing stress; learn skills to advocate for yourself and how to interact with others.

Provides education, advocacy, information, and referrals regarding mental illnesses for families and individuals.

Provides classes, webinars/seminars, and workshops peer-led by trained volunteers who provide education, skills training, and support. Topics may include education programs for parents, caregivers, and other family members who care for youth and adults experiencing mental illness and mental wellness education and tools for individuals.

Provides an interactive presentation that offers insight into what it's like to live with a mental illness.

Offers a free, 8-week course called Family-to-Family for family members of adults living with behavioral health issues. It is an evidence-based class designed to help caregivers understand and support individuals living with serious behavioral health issues while maintaining their own well-being. The course is taught by a team of trained NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) family member volunteers who know what it is like to have a loved one struggling with one of these brain disorders. There is no cost to participate in the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program. this class is offered annually. email: [email protected] for more information

Offers a 6 session educational course for families, caregivers, and friends of military service members and veterans living with mental health conditions. Also offered as an online course. Course is designed to address the unique needs of family, caregivers and friends of those who have served or are currently serving our country. The program is taught by trained family members of service members/veterans with mental health conditions.

Offers a free, 8 week course for adults who wish to establish and maintain wellness in response to mental health challenges. Provides critical information and strategies as well as a deeper understanding of the personal recovery process.

Online resources for Washington educators, parents, and community providers who support students with brain injury.

Offers support meetings for families of individuals with a mental health condition; such as depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, and post traumatic stress disorder. Offers support meetings for individuals who have a mental health challenge. Provides general meetings for those who are interested in the areas of education, support and advocacy for those whose lives are affected by mental health challenges. Also offers Family to Family, which is a free 8-week course designed to educate families and loved ones of individuals dealing with mental health conditions. This is course is taught by trained volunteers and covers all aspects of mental health conditions and treatment.

NARA NW Youth Program services include life skills training, Project Venture, methamphetamine and suicide prevention, and cultural groups and activities. Referrals to other NARA services are available through the program, such as substance abuse assessment, mental health counseling, outpatient substance abuse counseling, family counseling, and wraparound care for Native youth ages 13-24 who have multiple needs. NARA NW's Youth Program is prevention-oriented and family-focused. The aim is to help Native youth develop a positive identity by teaching them about Native American and Alaska Native culture and values.

Lets responders review PFA guidelines and assess their readiness to deliver PFA in the field. The app provides additional support when the responder is in the field by providing tips on different survivor groups (infant/toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent, adult) and keeping track of survivor concerns and referral needs. Resource links are included to facilitate referrals. PFA Mobile™ supplements other resources that trained individuals utilize before, during, and after a disaster response.

Offers support groups, classes, and advocacy for individuals and families of individuals who suffer from mental illness. Services include: - Connection Recovery Support Group: a weekly peer-facilitated group for adults living with mental illness which provides an opportunity to share challenges, strategies, and successes with others who understand. - Family Support Group: education, support, and advocacy for families, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. - Family to Family Class: consist of both lecture and open discussion with plenty of interaction with the instructors and class members. The course gives the practical and emotional support to sustain families in the role of caretaker and advocate. - NAMI Basics Class: online program for parents of children with a mental health condition. - Homefront: online program for families of active military personnel and veterans. - Peer to Peer: a recovery-focused educational program for adults 18 and over to establish and maintain wellness in response to their mental health challenges by providing critical information and strategies relating to living with mental illness. - Family and Friends: a 5-hour seminar for family members and friends of persons with a mental health condition. - Ending the Silence: presentation for students, school staff, and parents regarding mental illness. - Bridges of Hope presentations to Faith Communities. - Compartiendo Esperanza presentations en Espanol. - In Our Own Voice community presentations. - Also provides advocacy assistance.

Offers a free 12-week series of classes for family members and caregivers of adults with mental illness. Each class is two-and-a-half hours long. Classes include basic information about what mental illnesses are, how they are treated, types of medications and other therapies that are used, and information about recovery from mental illness. Class members learn about typical emotional reactions - both their own and their loved one's. Four of the classes are "workshops" in empathy, self-care, communications and problem solving. Over the 12 weeks, participants share their family stories and gather strength from one another. Class members often join NAMI's Family and Friends Support Group at the end of the series. Family to Family class series is held once or twice a year. Locations vary to meet the needs of different areas of the county.

Offers a community mental health program to help youth and adults with behavioral, emotional, or mental health issues.  Services include community support programs, adult day treatment, children's day treatment, supported living, brief intervention, 24-hour emergency services, community education, counseling/therapy, medication management, and housing support services.

Offers Spanish workshops with a variety of topics, such as mental health, immigration, nutrition, health, and healthy relationships.

Provides training and technical assistance in evidence-based practices to behavioral health and primary care providers, and school and social service staff in order to improve behavioral health outcomes for those who are or at risk of developing serious mental illness.

Provides Information and Referral support to people whose lives have been impacted by a mental health condition.

Provides 72 monthly opportunities that help individuals move forward on their wellness journey using traditional programs, support groups, and activities as well as non-traditional options such as "Gentle Yoga" and "Sacred Movement." Provides support groups, one-to-one peer counseling, workshops and classes, activities, a Day Room, Computer Lab, Clothing Bank, Information and Referral, a large Community Garden, and a variety of opportunities for participants to volunteer at the center. Programs and services use the "Peer Support Model." Has staff who are highly trained and educated peers, with their CPC Licensure (Certified Peer Support).

Provides support services to mental health consumers and their friends and families in South King County.   Support groups available for mental health consumers and their families.  Family and consumer support groups are designed for people living with mental illness.   NAMI Information Helpline offers encouragement and support as well as information about local support groups and education around mental illness.