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Oklahoma Sibling Leadership Network

OKSIBS is a recognized chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network

Sooner SUCCESS launched OKSIBS in 2017 and is now an official recognized chapter of (SLN) - www.siblingleadership.org.  SLN is a national nonprofit based out of Chicago, IL and is dedicated to providing support and information to siblings of people with disabilities across the lifespan. 

This program is for adult siblings that have grown up with a brother or sister with special needs.  We are currently looking for adult siblings to get together with other adult siblings in a relaxed social environment.  If you are interested to learn more, please contact sooner-success@ouhsc.edu. 

News

National Alliance on Mental Health offering Family-to-Family Class in Oklahoma City and Norman


Published: Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Family classes offered

The National Alliance on Mental Illness will offer its 12-week Family-to-Family class in Oklahoma City and Norman.

The class is free, and is designed for people who have a relative or friend with a mental illness.

The Oklahoma City class will start Monday and run through April 2. It is scheduled for 6 p.m. Mondays at Crossings Community Church, 14600 N Portland. To sign up, call 405-408-0886.

The Norman class will run Feb. 12 to May 8. The group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Norman North High School. To sign up, email NamiNormanOK@gmail.com.

NAMI also will offer training for people who want to teach others about mental illness. Training for the Family-to-Family program is Feb. 9 to 11. Training for the NAMI Basics program, which teaches parents of kids with mental illnesses, is Feb. 24 and 25. For more information, contact Wendy Nix, wendy@namioklahoma.org or 405-601-8283.

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Sooner SUCCESS is committed to supporting our Siblings of all ages. This initiative is specifically for our older siblings that are no longer participating in Sibshops. Members can include siblings, friends, spouses, and those that recognize the importance of supporting siblings.  

If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, please contact sooner-success@ouhsc.edu