An estimated 1,000 people gathered with us at Wolfe Park last month for our 15th Annual NAMIWalks! We met our goal, which is amazing! But equally important, we stood with people living with a mental illness, family members, service providers, and caregivers who know that stigma is wrong.
We are so grateful to the sponsors and partners who worked with us to make this year's NAMIWalks a great success!
The funds raised through the Walk help us provide important services and programming for people living with a mental illness, their families and advocates. Please visit our
website to learn more about the work we do and the programs that your support makes possible.
Enjoy Your 4th!
All the best,
Rachelle A. Martin, Executive Director
While the NAMIWalks event is over, there is still time to give! Visit the NAMIWalks website to donate.
It's Summer. Time for a Vacation!
Summer is officially here. We're looking forward to long weekends and vacations. Even short trips take planning and can be stressful. If you're traveling with a loved one who has mental illness, there are a few things to consider. "Should I take my loved one on vacation with the family? Read more for a few of the things to consider.
Karen Cousins is the Family Mentorship Coordinator at NAMI Franklin County.
Board Member Spotlight
Stephanie Hughes brings a wealth of advocacy experience to the NAMI Franklin County Board. She currently serves as an Administrative Hearing Officer for the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission. She has an extensive background in employee training as well as working with stakeholders to manage and contain legal matters within institutions. Stephanie earned her Juris Doctor at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) and her undergraduate degree at Spelman College (Atlanta).
News and updates from NAMI Franklin County
Faith: The Protective Factor
Educate, Advocate and Refer
NAMI Franklin County is proud to partner with the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation for an important day - long session for clergy, lay leadership and service providers.
Click here to register.
Faith: The Protective Factor, will be held on July 18, at the Quest Conference Center, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, Ohio 43240. The session is designed to equip Ohio faith leaders with the tools they need to advocate on behalf of congregants and community members living with mental illness and brain disorders.
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NAMI Franklin County Men's Group
The group meets on the first Saturday of each month and will facilitated by Rev. Dr. Tim Ahrens and Jeff Daniels. All are welcome. Please contact Jeff Daniels for time and location.
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