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News & Updates from NAMI Franklin County
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November is a busy month and a prelude to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Veteran's Day is this week. I know you join me in expressing my sincerest gratitude for the service and sacrifices of our men and women in the military. As you scroll through this month's newsletter, be sure to read about our new program, Homefront, for families, friends, and caregivers of military service members who have mental health conditions.
It's hard to believe we are coming to the end of 2017! Thanksgiving is a few weeks away and then it is time for our annual holiday party. I do hope you'll join us as we celebrate the season.
All the best,
Rachelle A. Martin, Executive Director
NAMI Franklin County
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NAMI Franklin County 2017 Holiday Party!
Join us on Thursday, December 7, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the Jeffrey Mansion, 165 N. Parkview Avenue, Bexley, OH 43209. We'll celebrate the season with great food, fellowship and fun!
Click here to register.
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Welcome Our New Walk Manager!
J. Averi Frost, has been working with us this year in a variety of capacities. We are pleased to welcome her as our new Walk Manager! Averi has hit the ground running and says,
"I am very excited to work with you all through the year to make this our best Walk yet!" Please feel free to contact Averi (
[email protected]) with any questions or suggestions about NAMIWalks 2018. In the meantime, please visit our website for updates, our Kickoff in April, getting registered, and sponsorship.
www.namifranklincounty.org/namiwalks.
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Homefront: Supporting Vets on Veteran's Day and Every Day!
On Veteran's Day and everyday, we honor those who have given so much in service to our country. NAMI now offers Homefront, a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and vets with mental health conditions. The program is taught by trained family members of service members/veterans living with mental health conditions.
To learn more call
614-501-6264
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NAMI Franklin County Board Member Spotlight
Lori Watkins has served on the NAMI Franklin County Board of Directors for nearly eight years. Like many volunteers and Board Members, Lori got involved with NAMI Franklin County after learning about the support, education and advocacy available through the organization. "
We are so grateful for the time and talent that Lori has contributed to us," said Rachelle Martin, Executive Director, NAMI Franklin County.
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Is Today a Good Day?
We've all seen the warm and fuzzy quotes about gratitude and stopping to smell the roses. We've been told to be thankful for the little things in life because all those little things add up to what is important. And if you think about it, it's true, especially when you care for a loved one who struggles with mental illness.
Often, we want, hope, and pray that our loved ones can return to who they used to be. For many of us, we learn to mourn the loss of that son, daughter, sibling, or other relative who was so smart, outgoing, and with so much potential.
Read more.
- Karen Cousins is NAMI Franklin County's Mentor Coordinator and Family-to-Family Instructor.
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NAMI Franklin County:
Support, Education and Advocacy
"Family-to-Family classes helped me so that I could help my son." NAMI Franklin County offers support groups and educational opportunities for people living with mental illness, their families, friends and caregivers.
For a complete list of programs and upcoming sessions, please visit our website.
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