If you, a family member or friend are affected by mental illness, there are several support and information meetings in the area that may be of interest to you. Support meetings benefit one and all. Even if you are not in crisis, you may benefit by providing help to others during their time of crisis.
Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) Meetings:
DRA was initiated at KMHS by clients who were seeking a 12-Step Support Group that would provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking recovery from co-occurring disorders. This group was established in 2005 and has met regularly with client leadership. Any person from KMHS or the community who would like support and help recovering from a co-occurring disorder is welcome to attend.
Meetings are every Thursday (12:00 noon - 1:30 pm) in the Oasis Classroom, Kitsap Mental Health Services, 5455 Almira Drive NE, Bremerton.
For more information contact Cheryl Mogensen, KMHS Co-Occurring Disorders Program Coordinator at (360) 373-7049 x 3286 or
cherylm@kmhs.org.
FRENZ (A Mental Health Support Group) Meetings:
Information and discussion group - Mondays (1:00-2:00 p.m.) in the Oasis Conference Room, Kitsap Mental Health Services, 5455 Almira Drive NE, Bremerton.
Spiritual Uplifting Meeting - third Thursday of the month (1:00-2:00 p.m.) in the Oasis Cafe, Kitsap Mental Health Services, 5455 Almira Drive NE, Bremerton.
For information on FRENZ call (360) 792-1661 or (206) 842-4248.
Family Support Group Meeting
Meets the third Wednesday of each month (7:00-8:30 p.m.) at the Silverdale United Methodist Church.
For information call Judy Kaylor, (360) 697-6108
Family Support Group Meeting on Bainbridge Island
Meets the second Monday of each month (7:00 - 8:30 p.m.) at the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, 105 Winslow Way, Bainbridge Island.
For information call Jane Cartmell (206) 898-6092
Family-To-Family Education Program
NAMI of Kitsap County offers this program. This 12-week series of classes is structured to help family members understand and support their relatives affected by Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (manic depression), Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, Panic Disorder or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, while maintaining their own well being. This course is taught by a team of trained volunteer family members who know what it's like to have a loved one with a serious mental illness in the family. NOTE:There is no cost to participate in the NAMI Family-To-Family Education Program. Over 35,000 family members in the U.S. and Canada have completed this course.
For information call Jane Cartmell (206) 898-6092
NAMI of Kitsap County
(local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Read the latest NAMI Newsletter
Meets the first Thursday of each month (except July and August) for an Education Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the KMHS Haselwood Room. It is comprised of family members, friends and people affected by mental illness. The goals include: Providing education and support; creating awareness of issues related to mental illness; working to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and advocating for changes to improve services.
For information call Myra at (360) 377-2910 or Chris at (360) 415-5800
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