Teen Support
The Teen Support Group is designed for teens, ages 13 to 18 (must still be in high school), who have a mental illness and are looking for a supportive environment where they will learn about symptoms, treatment and resources, as well as spend time socializing with peers.
Two mental health professionals facilitate this group, which meets weekly at Appleton's Harmony Cafe. Registration by a parent or guardian is required for teens under 18. New participants are always welcome.
The support group also includes:
- Quarterly meetings for parents with the Teen Group facilitators to discuss specific concerns
- Visions for Tomorrow, NAMI's 12-week education course, taught annually in the fall, designed for parents or caregivers
of children and adolescents diagnosed with biological brain disorders
- Opportunities to increase knowledge about symptoms and treatments
- Learning skills that may increase one's ability to cope with mental illness, both from the consumer and family
perspective.
- An opportunity for social support to decrease feelings of "being alone"
- Information regarding community resources that are available post-high school
