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.

 

For people with Depression and Bipolar disorders and their families. Meets every Tuesday (6:00 – 7:30 pm) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan, East Bremerton. For more information call Richard H. (360) 377-8509.

 

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.

 

Click here for the Dual Recovery Anonymous website

 

NAMI Support Groups:  Click here for informational flyer.

 

Meets the last Tuesday of each month (7:00 – 8:30 pm) at 2011 Myhre Road (Doctors Clinic Building - Cavalon Place at the corner of Myhre and Bucklin Hill) Silverdale.  For more information call Joy Sprague (206) 753-7000.

 

Family Support Group Meeting - 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

 

For persons with mental illness. Meets the second and fourth Wednesdays (1:30 – 3:00 pm) at Helpline House, 282 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island. For more information call Nancy Sias (206) 842-7621 or Jane Cartmell at (206) 898-6092.

 

For persons with mental illness.  Meets the first and third Tuesdays (1:30 - 3:00 pm) at Hostmark Community Center, 703 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo.  For more information call Ann Clark (360) 697-2142.

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.

 

New course starts in Silverdale January 7, 2012!  For class registration and more information, please call Joy Sprague at 206-753-7000 or Jeanette Rerecich at 360-697-5531.  Call soon as class space is limited.

For other information call Jane Cartmell (206) 898-6092

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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