Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mission of NAMI CDA?
NAMI CDA is dedicated to providing support and education for individuals affected by mental illness. We strive to promote mental health awareness and advocate for better mental health policies in our community.
Can NAMI CDA give me or my loved one a diagnosis?
No. We don't give diagnoses or recommend specific modalities of treatment, but we do provide support to people who have been affected by mental illness and can share community resources that are available.
Are there support groups for families and friends of those who struggle with mental illness?
Yes! Our Family Support group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. PT at the Disability Action Center, 3726 E Mullan Ave. in Post Falls, Idaho.
Supporting family members, friends and loved ones of those who struggle with a mental illness is extremely important. Learning how to manage how your loved one's mental illness affects your own life will ultimately help them, too.
This free, confidential family support group reminds you that you are not alone in feeling worry, frustration or compassion fatigue. You will gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
Click the "Support Groups" button below for current information and details about our Family Support Groups.
Can NAMI CDA come and talk to my group about mental health?
Yes! We are happy to come to your group or organization and provide you with facts about mental illness and the statistics and data relative to our area, and explain the many options for mental health support that we offer.
Click the "Contact Us" button below to send us a request for a presentation.
Does NAMI CDA work in suicide prevention?
Yes. We have individuals trained in a nationally recognized suicide prevention and awareness training called QPR, (Question, Persuade, Refer). This is a free training, about 90 minutes long, that will help you recognize the signs of crisis and how to respond.
Click the "Contact Us" button below to request a QPR training or other suicide prevention information.
Does NAMI CDA provide support for those who are struggling with the loss of someone to suicide?
Yes. While not a NAMI Signature program, NAMI CDA does work with a free local suicide loss support group called Good Grief, which meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. PT in the conference room of the Disability Action Center at 3726 E Mullan Ave. in Post Falls, Idaho.
Click the "Learn More" button below for current information and details about the Good Grief Support Group.
Can I donate to NAMI CDA?
YES! You can make a donation by clicking on the purple "Donate Today" button below.
Your donations help us help others. All donated funds are used to help the community within this geographical area. Whether it is to expand our support groups, print or purchase hand-out materials, or prepare for outreach events, we greatly appreciate donations of any amount. We do not receive funding from the state or federal government to run our programs and rely on private funding and grant awards.
NAMI CDA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and donations are completely tax-deductible.
Is NAMI CDA a charitable organization?
Yes. NAMI CDA is a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our EIN is 82-0530840.
Is my donation to NAMI CDA tax-deductible?
Yes. Donors who contribute to NAMI CDA can deduct their contributions from their personal or corporate taxes. Our EIN is 82-0530840.