UPCOMING EVENTS

Events in March 2025

  • Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

    Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

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    March 2, 2025

    Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group
    NAMI CDA
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST (Virtual)
    Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcu2qqzksGtQItA4cqKCezw0Gj8wdCPk5 New tab

    This group meets to create and promote an environment of respect and safety in NAMI support groups. We request that attendees respect that religious beliefs are very personal; therefore, religion is intentionally not a part of the NAMI support group structure. However in this unique group we are meeting as a spiritual group meeting intentionally. The spiritual aren’t religious; they are independent seekers, many of whom pray, meditate, and seek other spiritual practices outside the confines of a particular tradition.

  • Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

    Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

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    March 4, 2025

    In Person Connection Support Group (NAMI FN)

    In Person Connection Support Group (NAMI FN)

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    March 4, 2025

    Sand Creek Clubhouse
    513 N. 4th Ave
    Sandpoint, ID 83864
    United States
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    Hybrid Family Support Group (NAMI CDA)(6 pm PST)

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

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    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 New tab
    ID: 849 4258 0241

    St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center
    201 East Harrison Ave
    Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
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  • Online Coffee Break Connection Check-In (NAMI CDA)

    Online Coffee Break Connection Check-In (NAMI CDA)

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    March 5, 2025

    Coffee Break Connection Check-In NAMI Idaho 9:30am-10:30am PST (Virtual) Click Here to Join… Password: NAMI   Facilitators: Trish Clayton | grandmatrish8216@gmail.com Wendy Norbom | peersupport@namiidaho.org      

    Coffee Break Connection Check-In
    NAMI Idaho
    9:30am-10:30am PST (Virtual)
    Click Here to Join…
    Password: NAMI

    Facilitators:
    Trish Clayton | grandmatrish8216@gmail.com
    Wendy Norbom | peersupport@namiidaho.org

  • Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

    Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

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    March 6, 2025

  • Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

    Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

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    March 9, 2025

    Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group
    NAMI CDA
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST (Virtual)
    Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcu2qqzksGtQItA4cqKCezw0Gj8wdCPk5 New tab

    This group meets to create and promote an environment of respect and safety in NAMI support groups. We request that attendees respect that religious beliefs are very personal; therefore, religion is intentionally not a part of the NAMI support group structure. However in this unique group we are meeting as a spiritual group meeting intentionally. The spiritual aren’t religious; they are independent seekers, many of whom pray, meditate, and seek other spiritual practices outside the confines of a particular tradition.

  • Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

    Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

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    March 11, 2025

    Online Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

    Online Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

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    March 11, 2025

    Connection Support Group
    Virtual
    NAMI CDA
    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PST

    Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86412244500 New tab
    Meeting ID: 864 1224 4500

    Facilitators
    Anastazia | namicda2021@gmail.com
    Marc | techgiant2000@yahoo.com

  • Online Coffee Break Connection Check-In (NAMI CDA)

    Online Coffee Break Connection Check-In (NAMI CDA)

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    March 12, 2025

    Coffee Break Connection Check-In NAMI Idaho 9:30am-10:30am PST (Virtual) Click Here to Join… Password: NAMI   Facilitators: Trish Clayton | grandmatrish8216@gmail.com Wendy Norbom | peersupport@namiidaho.org      

    Coffee Break Connection Check-In
    NAMI Idaho
    9:30am-10:30am PST (Virtual)
    Click Here to Join…
    Password: NAMI

    Facilitators:
    Trish Clayton | grandmatrish8216@gmail.com
    Wendy Norbom | peersupport@namiidaho.org

  • Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

    Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

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    March 13, 2025

  • Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

    Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

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    March 16, 2025

    Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group
    NAMI CDA
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST (Virtual)
    Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcu2qqzksGtQItA4cqKCezw0Gj8wdCPk5 New tab

    This group meets to create and promote an environment of respect and safety in NAMI support groups. We request that attendees respect that religious beliefs are very personal; therefore, religion is intentionally not a part of the NAMI support group structure. However in this unique group we are meeting as a spiritual group meeting intentionally. The spiritual aren’t religious; they are independent seekers, many of whom pray, meditate, and seek other spiritual practices outside the confines of a particular tradition.

  • Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

    Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

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    March 18, 2025

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

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

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    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 New tab
    ID: 849 4258 0241

    St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center
    201 East Harrison Ave
    Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
    View Location
    Map St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center
  • Online Coffee Break Connection Check-In (NAMI CDA)

    Online Coffee Break Connection Check-In (NAMI CDA)

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    March 19, 2025

    Coffee Break Connection Check-In NAMI Idaho 9:30am-10:30am PST (Virtual) Click Here to Join… Password: NAMI   Facilitators: Trish Clayton | grandmatrish8216@gmail.com Wendy Norbom | peersupport@namiidaho.org      

    Coffee Break Connection Check-In
    NAMI Idaho
    9:30am-10:30am PST (Virtual)
    Click Here to Join…
    Password: NAMI

    Facilitators:
    Trish Clayton | grandmatrish8216@gmail.com
    Wendy Norbom | peersupport@namiidaho.org

    Family Support Groups IN PERSON VFW

    Family Support Groups IN PERSON VFW

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    March 19, 2025

    VFW
    1325 Pine Street
    Sandpoint, ID 83864
    United States
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  • Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

    Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

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    March 20, 2025

  • Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

    Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

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    March 23, 2025

    Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group
    NAMI CDA
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST (Virtual)
    Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcu2qqzksGtQItA4cqKCezw0Gj8wdCPk5 New tab

    This group meets to create and promote an environment of respect and safety in NAMI support groups. We request that attendees respect that religious beliefs are very personal; therefore, religion is intentionally not a part of the NAMI support group structure. However in this unique group we are meeting as a spiritual group meeting intentionally. The spiritual aren’t religious; they are independent seekers, many of whom pray, meditate, and seek other spiritual practices outside the confines of a particular tradition.

  • Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

    Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

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    March 25, 2025

  • Online Coffee Break Connection Check-In (NAMI CDA)

    Online Coffee Break Connection Check-In (NAMI CDA)

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    March 26, 2025

    Coffee Break Connection Check-In NAMI Idaho 9:30am-10:30am PST (Virtual) Click Here to Join… Password: NAMI   Facilitators: Trish Clayton | grandmatrish8216@gmail.com Wendy Norbom | peersupport@namiidaho.org      

    Coffee Break Connection Check-In
    NAMI Idaho
    9:30am-10:30am PST (Virtual)
    Click Here to Join…
    Password: NAMI

    Facilitators:
    Trish Clayton | grandmatrish8216@gmail.com
    Wendy Norbom | peersupport@namiidaho.org

  • Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

    Sand Creek Connections Open Hours

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    March 27, 2025

  • Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

    Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group (NAMI CDA)

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    March 30, 2025

    Tending the Spirit – Connection Support Group
    NAMI CDA
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST (Virtual)
    Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcu2qqzksGtQItA4cqKCezw0Gj8wdCPk5 New tab

    This group meets to create and promote an environment of respect and safety in NAMI support groups. We request that attendees respect that religious beliefs are very personal; therefore, religion is intentionally not a part of the NAMI support group structure. However in this unique group we are meeting as a spiritual group meeting intentionally. The spiritual aren’t religious; they are independent seekers, many of whom pray, meditate, and seek other spiritual practices outside the confines of a particular tradition.

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 info@namifarnorth.org 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 info@namifarnorth.org 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

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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
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contact us

Have questions? Reach out to us!

(208) 597-2047

info@namifarnorth.org

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