UPCOMING EVENTS

Events in March 2025

  • In Person Connection Support Group (NAMI FN)

    In Person Connection Support Group (NAMI FN)


    March 4, 2025

    Sand Creek Clubhouse
    513 N. 4th Ave
    Sandpoint, ID 83864
    United States
    Hybrid en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo (NAMI WRV)

    Hybrid en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo (NAMI WRV)


    March 4, 2025

    en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo
    Hybrid | NAMI WRV
    6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST
    Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition.
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/879918928?pwd=S3JIbm1ucTRCd2FSNDlTbGUwUENQUT09
    Meeting ID: 879 918 928
    Password: 392609

    Facilitators
    Herbert Romero | [email protected]

    Hybrid Family Support Group (NAMI CDA)(6 pm PST)

    Hybrid Family Support Group (NAMI CDA)(6 pm PST)


    March 4, 2025

    Hybrid Family Support Group (NAMI CDA)
    Virtual & In Person
    St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center  | 201 East Harrison Ave, Couer d’Alene
    Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition.
    Zoom Meeting
    ID: 849 4258 0241

    Facilitators
    Kate Dolan
    Joy Fryman
    Sherri Belter
    Donna Brundage
    URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/i/82661909825
    ID: 849 4258 0241

    St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center
    201 East Harrison Ave
    Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
  • Hybrid en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo (NAMI WRV)

    Hybrid en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo (NAMI WRV)


    March 11, 2025

    en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo
    Hybrid | NAMI WRV
    6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST
    Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition.
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/879918928?pwd=S3JIbm1ucTRCd2FSNDlTbGUwUENQUT09
    Meeting ID: 879 918 928
    Password: 392609

    Facilitators
    Herbert Romero | [email protected]

  • Virtual Family Support Group (NAMI WRV)

    Virtual Family Support Group (NAMI WRV)


    March 12, 2025

    Family Support Group Virtual | NAMI WRV   Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition. Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrdeCsqzkiGtX_Itlc_1t1MPxCB4FFzMyg Facilitators […]

    Family Support Group
    Virtual | NAMI WRV

    Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition.
    Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrdeCsqzkiGtX_Itlc_1t1MPxCB4FFzMyg
    Facilitators
    Roger Olson

  • In Person Family Support Group (NAMI TV)

    In Person Family Support Group (NAMI TV)


    March 13, 2025

    Family Support Group  In-Person | NAMI TV 7:00pm-8:30pm MST Family Support Group is open to any adult who has had a loved one experience a mental health condition.   Facilitator: Patti Copple [email protected] Address: First United Methodist Church (2717 12th Ave Rd, Nampa, ID) **Meet in the second portable from the parking lot

  • In-Person Family Support Group (NAMI TV)

    In-Person Family Support Group (NAMI TV)


    March 17, 2025

    Monday, November 18·6:30 – 8:00pm
    Hybrid Family Support Group (NAMI TV)
    Virtual & In-Person | NAMI TV
    4800 W Fairview Ave Boise, ID 83706
    Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition.Facilitators
    Sherry Bezuhly; [email protected]
    Beth Markley [email protected]

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81420940594

    4800 W. Fairview Ave. Boise
    3901 Fairview Ave
    Boise, ID
    United States
  • Hybrid en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo (NAMI WRV)

    Hybrid en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo (NAMI WRV)


    March 18, 2025

    en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo
    Hybrid | NAMI WRV
    6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST
    Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition.
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/879918928?pwd=S3JIbm1ucTRCd2FSNDlTbGUwUENQUT09
    Meeting ID: 879 918 928
    Password: 392609

    Facilitators
    Herbert Romero | [email protected]

    Hybrid Family Support Group (NAMI CDA)(6 pm PST)

    Hybrid Family Support Group (NAMI CDA)(6 pm PST)


    March 18, 2025

    Hybrid Family Support Group (NAMI CDA)
    Virtual & In Person
    St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center  | 201 East Harrison Ave, Couer d’Alene
    Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition.
    Zoom Meeting
    ID: 849 4258 0241

    Facilitators
    Kate Dolan
    Joy Fryman
    Sherri Belter
    Donna Brundage
    URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/i/82661909825
    ID: 849 4258 0241

    St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center
    201 East Harrison Ave
    Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
  • Public Meeting, speaker IN PERSON VFW

    Public Meeting, speaker IN PERSON VFW


    March 19, 2025

    Wednesday, November 20·5:30 – 6:30pm
    Public Meeting, speaker IN PERSON VFW
    VFW
    1325 Pine Street
    Sandpoint, ID 83864
    United States
    Family Support Groups IN PERSON VFW

    Family Support Groups IN PERSON VFW


    March 19, 2025

    VFW
    1325 Pine Street
    Sandpoint, ID 83864
    United States
  • Hybrid en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo (NAMI WRV)

    Hybrid en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo (NAMI WRV)


    March 25, 2025

    en línea grupo de apoyo para familias en españo
    Hybrid | NAMI WRV
    6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST
    Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition.
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/879918928?pwd=S3JIbm1ucTRCd2FSNDlTbGUwUENQUT09
    Meeting ID: 879 918 928
    Password: 392609

    Facilitators
    Herbert Romero | [email protected]

  • Virtual Family Support Group (NAMI WRV)

    Virtual Family Support Group (NAMI WRV)


    March 26, 2025

    Family Support Group Virtual | NAMI WRV   Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition. Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrdeCsqzkiGtX_Itlc_1t1MPxCB4FFzMyg Facilitators […]

    Family Support Group
    Virtual | NAMI WRV

    Family Support Group is open to any adult whose had a loved one experience a mental health condition.
    Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrdeCsqzkiGtX_Itlc_1t1MPxCB4FFzMyg
    Facilitators
    Roger Olson

Available Groups

Join us every third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) building in Sandpoint, ID. This is a great opportunity to connect with your local NAMI Far North family in a relaxed and supportive environment. We begin with a public meeting where everyone is welcome to attend. We will present a NAMI update, a guest speaker or short movie, and a little social time from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Delicious food is provided.

Our peer-led support groups run from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM; one for those living with a mental illness (Connections) and one for family members or friends (Family Support Group) whose loved ones live with a mental health condition.

Gain insight from the successes and challenges of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and realize that they are not alone.

NEXT MEETING:
See Calendar for Dates/Times

NAMI Family Support Group is a confidential peer-led support group for adults with a loved one who has experienced mental health symptoms. Led by family members of people with mental health conditions, this unique support group follows a structured model, ensuring everyone is heard and their needs are met.

The group meets weekly, every other week, or monthly and is free of cost to participants. The group is designed to provide a non-judgmental and safe space where individuals can share their experiences, gain insight, and develop supportive relationships.

By participating in this group, individuals can aim for:

  • Better coping skills
  • Find strength in sharing experiences
  • Embrace humor as a healthy outlet

Additionally, the group aims to help individuals accept that they cannot solve every problem, understand that mental health conditions are not anyone’s fault, and forgive themselves and reject guilt.

NEXT MEETING:
See Calendar for Dates/Times

NAMI Connection is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.

Available Programs

WHEN:
1-2 classes per year,  Fall/Winter, Spring/Summer.  

NAMI Family-to-Family is a program led by NAMI-trained family members who have firsthand experience in supporting loved ones with mental health conditions. The program comprises presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. NAMI Family-to-Family offers information and strategies for those who care for loved ones with mental health conditions, providing a sense of community and hope.

By participating in this program, you’ll gain knowledge on:

  • Effective communication
  • Self-care
  • Local resources
  • Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and treatments
  • How to support your loved one with compassion

Furthermore, the group setting provides a sense of mutual support and positive impact. Sharing your own experiences might help others in the class.

To schedule a NAMI Family-to-Family seminar, you can contact us at [email protected] or call us at 208-597-2047.

NEXT MEETING: To be Announced

Attend a free 90-minute or four-hour seminar designed to educate individuals with loved ones experiencing mental health conditions on how to provide optimal support. This seminar also provides an opportunity to connect with others facing similar situations, fostering a sense of community and support.

The seminar is led by trained individuals who have firsthand experience supporting family members with mental health conditions. Throughout the seminar, you’ll explore the following topics:

  • Gaining an understanding of diagnoses, treatment, and recovery
  • Learning effective communication strategies
  • Recognizing the importance of self-care
  • Developing crisis preparation strategies
  • Discovering NAMI and community resources

To schedule a seminar, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call 208-597-2047.

How Can I Help?

volunteer

By volunteering with NAMI Far North, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Volunteers are needed in the following roles:

  • NAMI Walks and Movie Night Events
  • Support Group Greeter/Host
  • Peer Family and Connection Support Leaders (stipends and paid training)
  • Marketing/Social Media

join

Membership in NAMI Far North entitles you to membership in NAMI and NAMI Idaho. You will receive the NAMI “Advocate” and the NAMI Idaho Quarterly News.

Please provide your information below, then click submit to proceed to pay your annual dues:

  • $5 for Open Door Membership
  • $40 for Individual Membership
  • $60 for Family Membership

contact us

Have questions? Reach out to us!

(208) 597-2047

[email protected]

NAMI Far North Idaho
P.O. Box 2415
Sandpoint, ID 83864