June 2018l
Dear Friend:
I hope the official start of summer finds you well! Our season is off to a great start. Our 16th Annual NAMIWalks, held on June 9, was a wonderful success! The Walk Event is done but you still have time to make your donation ( click here to give).

On a very sad note, the NAMI Franklin County family was saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Mrs. Charlotte Bell. Mrs. Bell was a great supporter of NAMI Franklin County and great mental health advocate. We send our thoughts and prayers to her daughter Charleta B. Taveres and the entire family.

All the best,
Rachelle A. Martin, Executive Director
NAMIWALKS 2018!
Thank You!
Presenters Needed!
Training Starts July 14, 2018!
Ending the Silence is presented by a trained two-person team, one of whom is a young adult living in recovery with a mental illness. We're adding new presenters - if you'd like to join our team please consider attending the next presenter training on July 14. Click here for the requirements and an application.

NAMI Ending the Silence in stills a message of hope and recovery and encourages teens to reduce stigma and end the silence surrounding mental illness.
NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS) is a 50-minute mental health awareness program for high school age youth. Teens learn how to recognize the early warning signs of mental illness and what to do if they or someone they know is exhibiting these signs. 
NAMI Franklin County - In Our Own Voice
In our Own Voice is a unique public education program, offered by NAMI which gives speakers an opportunity to share their compelling personal stories of living with mental health illness and achieving recovery. Audiences benefit from the inspirational stories of the speakers, presenters develop leadership skills through helping to inspire and motivate others. Read more .
Suicide: Know the Warning Signs
How do we really know why a person ends their life? Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain recently completed suicide. People said, “She was so successful!” “He was famous and wealthy!” It’s not just the rich and famous who complete suicide, as we all know too well. Read More.

Karen Cousins, NAMI Franklin County
Mentor Coordinator and Family-to-Family Instructor
A Board Member's Perspective
I have always appreciated Ms. Spade because we are the same age and her classic fashion sense as reflected in her jewelry, purses, and shoes mirrors my own. Little did I know that we share something far more serious and profound. I have lived with an insidious depression since I was at least 15 years old. This year I will be 56. My own depression is stealth and can seep through the smallest crack. Read more from Stephanie Hughes' latest post.
Education and Support Opportunities
NAMI Franklin County educational programs are free; advance registration is required. We have several sessions and classes beginning this summer:
NAMI Basics: July 7 Family-to-Family: August 12
Click here for a complete summary of available education and support groups. For registration and additional information, please visit our website or call (614) 501-6264.
Support. Education. Advocacy.