NAMI-Athens: help/support

Do you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with, or you feel has a mental illness? Don't suffer in silence or try to go it alone. There is hope. NAMI Athens can help. We are an organization comprised of families facing similar challenges. We've been through it.

The resources listed below are for you (click for more information).

To quickly get advice or support - non-judgemental and in confidence - call us at (740)593-7424 or, if you prefer, email us at staff@namiathensohio.org
Free Night Courses for Loved Ones/Parents of Adults/Children with Mental Illness
Family Support meetings
Guide to Professional Services
How do you know where to start? Medical / insurance / government -- whose job is it to help me (and why do I feel so lost?)
This is not yet online, but you can still call us! Reach us at (740)593-7424.
Resources for Recovery
100 Hospital Dr.
Athens, OH 45701

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN HELP YOU

Tri-County Mental Health & Counseling Services
(740)592-3091
web site

317 Board's Network of Care
(740)593-3344 within the Athens City area
1-888-475-8484 Outside Athens
Their web site lists of various mental health services in the area.

The Gathering Place
A community-based organization that helps and encourages persons who are struggling with a mental illness.
web site

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
740-590-6091 or 740-974-0467
Meetings: Wed, 7-8:30 PM, Room 006 O'Bleness Hospital.
e-Mail: dmdaathens@msn.com
web site

Athens Photographic Project
(for consumers)
Click for more information.
contact Elise Sanford
740-593-6919
elise45@earthlink.net

Athens Behavioral Health Care
(740)594-5000 ext.4138
e-mail:Kelly Markins
web site

Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH)
(614)466-2596
1-877-275-6364
(Toll-free bridge line for consumers and families)
(614)752-9696 TDD
uhricks@ mh.state.oh.us
web site

How Can NAMI Help?