NAMI Amador

01/30/2026

Hi everyone!

I am happy to announce the next three Mental Health First Aid courses for adults at Amador County Behavioral Health this year!

It is free to all Amador residents. Two hours of online training at home at your own pace, followed by 5.5 hours in person on Feb 24th, or April 17th or June 3rd.
More details in the attached flyer.

If you've ever had a family member or neighbor or work colleague or friend struggle emotionally or mentally with something and you wanted to help but didn't know how, this course is for you!

I have had people who completed this course come back and tell me that they were able to use the skills they learnt to help their family and friends. 💛💛

I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about the course

11/19/2025

A little hope can go a long way.

The new NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine is available now!

Caregiving can be hard. The NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine is easy.

Providing care to someone with a mental health condition comes with unique challenges: Seeing someone you love in pain, navigating red tape and confusing systems, fighting stigma and myths about mental illness, and advocating for your loved one when no one else will.

To be a caregiver is to practice resilience, strength, and compassion, braving challenge after challenge. With the new NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine, you can find support rooted in lived experience and designed to help you access resources and find hope.

If nothing else feels easy, finding experienced support can be. Take a moment today to connect with the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine.

NAMI's Family Caregiver HelpLine is a free, confidential service providing support and connection at every stage of the caregiving journey.

11/14/2025

Hey everyone , come see us at the Giving Tuesday event at the Katherine Drexel Church on Tuesday, December 2nd, from 4.00 to 6.30 pm!

Meet Ken and Stacey and learn all about our activities, and how you can help us make a difference in more peoples' lives in our community.

You can also donate to us online or mail in a check to us "Giving Tuesday/ NAMI Amador" dated Dec 2nd 2025, to reach us by Dec 2nd. 💛💛

10/03/2025

Hey everybody! I hope you are all enjoying the cooler weather and the rain that reduces our wildfire fears!

Just a reminder of all our activities:

Every first and third Tuesday of the month, our peer support group, Connections, meets from 5.00 to 6.30 pm at the Clubhouse of the Pine Grove Mobile Home Estates at 14074 Irishtown Road in Pine Grove.

Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, Connections meets from 2.30 to 3.30 pm at the Sierra Wind Wellness & Recovery Center at 10354 Argonaut Lane in Jackson.

Every Thursday, Connections meets at the Amador Senior Center from 1.00 to 2.30 pm at 229 New York Ranch Road in Jackson.

Every fourth Tuesday of the month, our Family Support Group meets from 7.00 to 8.30 pm at the Margaret Dalton Center at 975, Broadway in Jackson.

You are also welcome to come and attend our monthly General Meeting every fourth Tuesday to see what we are all about! It takes place from 5.30 to 6.30 pm at the Margaret Dalton Center at 975, Broadway in Jackson.

We also run 8-week courses for peers and lfor family members too. The fall 2025 Peer-to-Peer Course is currently more than halfway through. We will post/ advertise these courses here on our page, and also on Nextdoor and on local Facebook groups.

We look forward to seeing you at any of these meetings, and maybe letting us help make a positive difference in your lives!

09/07/2025

For Su***de Prevention month, we are hosting a Su***de Prevention training by Ken Baldwin, our board member and Peer-to-Peer Course co-leader on Tuesday, September 23 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
First 5 – 975 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642

Amador County Behavioral Health Services is organizing the following events.

"SPEAKER EVENT | A Life Reclaimed: Ken Baldwin on Hope, Healing, and Su***de Prevention
We invite community members to join us for this special event featuring guest speaker Ken Baldwin, who will share his powerful journey of survival, recovery, and resilience. Ken’s story offers inspiration, practical tools for managing difficult days, and a reminder that hope and healing are always possible.
When: Friday, September 19th
Where: Health and Human Services, Conference Room A–D
Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/R/SPW98CX

Upcoming Su***de Prevention Training Opportunities
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training
QPR is a one-hour training designed to help community members recognize the warning signs of su***de, talk with someone in crisis, and connect them to professional help.

Training Dates:

Thursday, September 18 | 6:00 p.m. (En Español)
Training provided by Nexus Youth & Families Services
Register: Contact Gladys Bell at [email protected]

Thursday, September 25 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Health and Human Services, Conference Room A–D
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/D7MKnFuqrQTpdykq9 "

08/28/2025

Thank you Pine Grove Civic Improvement Club, for giving us a space at the Celebrate Pine Grove event! 💛💛

Find us there on September 12th, from 5 to 7 pm.

Learn about our activities, our support groups and classes, and get to know a few of the people behind NAMI Amador. 😊

We believe strongly in building community, and in bringing people together. Supporting each other can help us get through those tough times that everyone faces once in a while.

08/19/2025

If you listened to Stacey on the radio this morning, here is the full list of 10 Question Tuesday!

08/12/2025

Hi everyone,
We're really excited to announce our fall NAMI Peer-to-Peer Course starting in the first week of September 2025. It runs for 8 weeks, every Wednesday evening from 5.30 to 7.30 pm in Jackson. (See flyer for more details).
It's free to all Amador residents, thanks to Behavioral Health Services.
It is a wonderful course that will teach you how to manage and maintain your mental balance, and many skills aimed at that goal. Please don't hesitate to contact us for more information.

07/25/2025

Hey everyone,

If you're struggling with a mental or emotional challenge, or have a mental health diagnosis, this course is for you!

NAMI Amador invites you to attend their free 8-week Peer-to-Peer education program beginning September 3rd in Jackson. The course is designed to encourage growth, healing and recovery among the participants. The classes help with problem-solving skills, strategies, and show you how to get emotional and practical support. You will gain knowledge and skills to live well with your diagnosis and shape your future. Please call NAMI Amador at 209-256-1293 for more information, or see our flyer below. Take the next step to improve your life!

01/17/2025

Here are more details on our weekly peer support groups and monthly family support group.
We will also be having a Peer-to-Peer Course and possibly a Family-to-Family Course later this year.

Follow our page to stay up-to-date with our upcoming activities!

01/08/2025

A huge thank you to all our supporters who donated so generously to NAMI Amador on Giving Tuesday!

We deeply appreciate your support in helping us provide mental health needs for our community.

Together, we make a difference! 💛