THANKS TO OUR FUNDRAISERS AND DONORS!
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The wind and rain did not deter NAMI Sussex walk team members from braving the elements at the NAMIWalks NJ event on Sat. May 19th. Thanks to all fundraisers and donors. To date, we have raised $6,965.78. You can still donate online through July 6th at:
https://www.namiwalks.org/team/namisussex.
Link
to NAMI NJ page for walk photos and video.
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PICNIC ON SUN. JUNE 3 - RSVP BY MAY 31
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Please join us for a day of fun and camaraderie at the Pavilion at Station Park in Sparta (off Station Rd) from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. as we continue to celebrate our 20th anniversary. See
flyer
for information. RSVP by May 31st either by clicking
here
or emailing nami.sussex@gmail.com or calling 973-214-0632 with the following information: name, phone no., email address, total no. attending, the side dish or dessert for 8 that you are bringing.
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YOUNG ADULT PRESENTERS (18-35) LIVING WELL WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION NEEDED FOR "ENDING THE SILENCE" PROGRAM
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NAMI Sussex is proud to announce our new mental health awareness program for teens called “
Ending the Silence
.” Created by NAMI National, Ending the Silence (ETS) is designed to be presented to middle and high school students in one class period. The interactive program helps teens learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions, as well as the steps they can take to find support for themselves or their friends. Each presentation is provided by two trained NAMI volunteers, one of whom must be a young adult between 18 and 35 who can speak firsthand about living with a mental illness and tell their story of recovery. The other presenter can be an adult of any age who is either a family member or an individual with a mental health condition.
Teens will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain understanding of the widely misunderstood topic of mental health challenges. The ETS presentation and interactive dialogue help to eliminate stigma and discrimination, which too often cause young people to feel isolated and reluctant to ask for help.
NAMI Sussex Board Members Ria Smith and Jeri Doherty will coordinate the program. They are prepared to train volunteer ETS presenters later this spring and summer. Volunteers will be required to take 4-6 hours of online training at their own pace, and then participate in a four-hour live training with Ria and Jeri. NAMI Sussex plans to begin offering the free program to Sussex County school districts in September.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE FOR THIS IMPORTANT MISSION?
If you think you might be, please contact Ria and Jeri by emailing
nami.sussex@gmail.com
or calling
973-214-0632
as soon as possible
. Also, please consider sharing this with a friend or family member who might fit the criteria to be a young adult presenter or a family member co-presenter.
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FREE SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS - JUST SHOW UP
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Support, information and referral For family members/friends who have a loved one with mental illness
Tues. Jun. 5th
- 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Newton Medical Center, 175 High St., Newton, NJ. Enter through the main entrance and ask at the Reception Desk to be directed to the Emergency Department Conference Room.
For adults who have experienced mental health challenges
Mon. Jun. 11th & Mon. Jun. 25th
- 6:00-7:30 p.m., followed by informal conversation from 7:30-8 p.m. at A Way to Freedom Wellness Center, 29 Trinity St, Newton, NJ. Parking lot and entrance are at rear of the Mitchell Agency Building on the corner of Trinity and Moran Streets.
For parents/guardians of children and teens with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges, in collaboration with Family Partners of Morris & Sussex Counties.
Tues. Jun. 26th
- 7:00–8:30 p.m. at Family Partners, 67 Spring St. (use Spring St. entrance), Newton, NJ
For veterans, police & first responders recovering from post-traumatic stress as a result of their service
Tues. Jun. 26th
- 7:00‐8:30 p.m. at Bridgeway, 93 Stickles Pond Rd., Newton, NJ
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FAMILY-TO-FAMILY COURSE ALUMNI SUPPORT GROUP
For those who have completed our Family-to-Family course - (monthly, 3rd Tuesday)
Tues. Jun. 19th
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7:00-9:00 p.m
at Bridgeway, 93 Stickles Pond Rd., Newton.
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Link between autoimmune thyroiditis and depression and anxiety disorders
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Click
here
for article on this topic.
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NAMI Homefront
is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions. Registration for Fall 2018 NAMI Homefront Online Classes will open mid-June. For further information, click
here
.
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NAMI Sussex
P.O. Box 652, Sparta, NJ 07871
Tel no. 973-214-0632
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NAMI Sussex is an all-volunteer 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy throughout the Sussex County, New Jersey area on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
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