NAMI Sussex envisions a community where those impacted by mental illness obtain the help, support and hope they require to achieve resiliency, recovery and wellness.

NAMI Family-to-Family, a free, evidence-based, 8 week program, will be offered online via Zoom on Thursday evenings, 6:30-9:00 p.m., from March 4 to April 29. The course is provided to support and educate family members and close friends of individuals with mental illness.  Participants will learn effective communication skills, problem-solving techniques, and how to manage their own stress and face crises as they arise.

Pre-registration by phone is required.  Class size is limited to 16.

Click here to view flyer.

The Nominating Committee of NAMI Sussex is eager to receive nominations to serve on our Board of Trustees.  Please send an email to nami.sussex@gmail.com if you are interested in serving.  We will be happy to fill you in as to what the responsibilities are.  Becoming a dues-paying member is a requirement.  Nominations must be received by February 24.

NAMI Sussex invites you to join us for a free online screening of the powerful IndieFlix documentary film “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”. Kids and teens share their struggles with anxiety and discuss its impacts on their lives and relationships, as well as how they’ve found solutions and hope. Mental health experts explain the causes and sociological effects of anxiety and recommend resources and tools available to address the condition. The 55-minute film will be followed by an informative panel discussion with one of the filmmakers and expert guests. 

To learn more about the film and view the trailer, visit www.angstmovie.com. Register here.

Tuesday Feb. 16 - ONLINE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP for family members (or close friends with a caregiving role) - meets via Zoom on the third Tuesday of every month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Everyone on our email list will receive a reminder and instructions how to register for the group the Wednesday or Thursday before. The co-facilitators of the group are Annette Hoffman and Charles Cantelmo. 

Tuesday Feb. 23 - PTS CONNECTION PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP for veterans, police and first responders recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress as a result of their service.

Call John 973-865-0605 or Bob 973-729-6534 with any questions or to confirm meeting is being held as scheduled, or check website www.nami-sussex-nj.org.

Click here for flyer with further details.

IFSS Family Support Groups - Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Mondays at 11:00 a.m.. Call Carrie at 973-579-4399 x. 402 to request an email with links to the meetings or a number to join by telephone.

Family Partners of Morris/Sussex Counties - Various groups for youth (ages 13 - 21) and parents. Click here for information.

MHA NJ Hope & Healing - For teens, parents, teachers, healthcare workers, job seekers and boomers. Click here for calendar and Zoom links.

NAMI Family Support Group is a 60 minute support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain support from peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a 60 minute support group for adults (18+) with a mental health condition. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes.

Click here for further details and to register.

Feb. 4 - NAMI In Our Own Voice - a NAMI program for community education and reducing stigma, as trained volunteers share their lived experience of mental health recovery: “What Happened” to them, “What Helps” them, and “What’s Next” for them. Register here (English).

Feb. 4 - Special Education Rights During the Pandemic - Family Partners of Morris & Sussex (FSO) is hosting a one-hour free session with an attorney about the rights of Special Education students in general, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Register here.

Feb. 9- How Brain Circuits Function in Health and Disease: Understanding Brain-wide Current Flow - learn about research by Kanaka Rajan, Ph.D, who uses neural network models to understand how brain circuits function in health and disease. Register here.

Feb. 1-7 - The Adrenal Solutions Summit - Find supportive strategies for healthy adrenal function with Marcelle Pick. Register here.

Feb. 8–14 - DIY Detox -Discover natural, everyday strategies for detox support with Bridgit Danner. Register here.

Feb. 8–14 - Global Cancer Symposium - Be among the first to Learn from the world’s leading experts about effective and non-toxic solutions for preventing and reversing cancer. Register here.

Feb. 14 - The Like Movie - LIKE is an IndieFlix Original documentary about finding a balance in our digital world. The goal of the film is to inspire people of all ages, especially kids, to self regulate. Register here.

Feb. 18 - NAMI In Our Own Voice (Spanish) - a NAMI program for community education and reducing stigma, as trained volunteers share their lived experience of mental health recovery: “What Happened” to them, “What Helps” them, and “What’s Next” for them. Register here (Spanish).

Feb. 19 & 21 - Lift the Mask - Lift the Mask tells the often harrowing, but hopeful stories of 6 diverse individuals living with mental health diagnoses and the caregivers who provide much of their support. From the onset of symptoms and the quest for a diagnosis, to managing the subsequent treatments and medications, the film’s subjects frankly discuss the most difficult and traumatic moments of their journeys. Register here (Feb. 19) or here (Feb. 21).

Feb. 15-21 -Regenerate Yourself Masterclass - Unlock radical resiliency & gain full control of your health destiny with Sayer Ji. Register here.

Feb. 22-28 - The Body Electric Summit 2 - Discover the recipe for a health-filled, energized life with Christine Schaffner. Register here.

Feb. 22- Mar. 3 - Tapping World Summit 2021 - this online event is about providing you with a better understanding of Tapping while expanding your consciousness to new levels in the areas of personal peace, physical health, abundance, overcoming mental barriers, and relief from the emotional effects of past traumas or events. Register here.

Mar. 1-7 - The Food Sensitivities and Autoimmunity Summit - Begin an elimination diet to determine food triggers. Understand the link between gut health and autoimmunity. Implement dietary and fasting strategies for healing. Gain insight into food’s connection to mental health. Learn to combat food addictions. Register here.

For NAMI NJ's Mental Health Community Events page, click here.

For past NAMI NJ webinars, click here.

For replays of NAMI's Ask the Expert webinars, click here.

For NAMI Covid-19 Support and resources, click here.

For replays of Team Up for Hope's webinar series, click here.

For free emotional support and counseling from NJ Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program (CCP), click here.

For the TIME100 Video series on mental health presenting conversations with advocates and thought leaders in the mental health field including Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., CEO of NAMI; Taraji P. Henson and Tracie Jenkins of the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation; and Matthew McConaughey, click here.

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