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Contact Information
National Alliance For The Mentally Ill (NAMI) - MassachusettsContact: Betty MacIntyre, President
Email Address: namisouthshore@gmail.com
Phone: 617-657-9055
View NAMI South Shore Website
19 Thaxter Street Hingham, MA 02018
Area Served: Southeast
Map Location NAMI South Shore
Narrative
The work of NAMI-Mass is concentrated in three functional areas: Education, support and advocacy. The most important education programs are "Family to Family" and NAMI Basics" and 'Children Challenging Behavior" They are 12-week, educational courses designed for families of people with severe mental illness or brain disorders. These courses are free of charge. They help families learn essential skills and information relevant to caring for a family member with major mental illness. Trained family members and consumers give their time to teach these workshops.
Service Types
- Family Support
- Socialization Activities
Program Type
- Advocacy
- Mental Health
- Support Groups
Populations Served
- Depression
- Mental Illness
Ages Served
- 14 - 18
- 60 +
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service
