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.

Many thanks to Team Up for Hope for raising $2,000 for NAMI Sussex. If you missed their webinar series, you can watch the replays here.

Tuesday Jan. 19 - 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 Jan. 26 - 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.

NAMI Sussex Board of Trustees will meet on Mon. Jan. 25, 6:30-9:00 p.m., virtually via Zoom. Any member may request to attend by contacting President Annie Glynn by email (nami.sussex@gmail.com) or phone (973-214-0632) 3 days before the meeting.

Any member who would like to request copies of minutes from any previous meetings may do so by emailing nami.sussex@gmail.com.

Jan. 11-17 - Lighting the Path Film & Series - Empower yourself with the knowledge to heal by witnessing the stories of those who have navigated the healing journey, and gaining insights from the physicians and practitioners who helped them along the way. Register here.

Jan. 12- Brain & Behavior Research Foundation presents: Meet the Scientist Webinar Series – ADHD: Controversy, Key Research Findings, Rising Prevalence, and Promise,

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST, presented by Stephen P. Hinshaw, Ph.D. Register here.

Jan. 18-27 - Live Longer, Feel Better! Docuseries - Expert strategies for prioritizing your health now so you can live longer and feel better. Register here.

Jan. 19–28 - The Best Year of Your Life Free Summit - Learn from more than 40 top experts in wellness, mindset, habit formation, performance, finance, relationships, spirituality & consciousness, and more. Register here.

Jan. 25-31 - Mental Wellness Connection - Explores new pathways to approach and treat mental health from a root cause perspective, bringing a wealth of advice and expertise to help you take the next steps toward mental wellness. Register here.

Free access for 7 days - Brain Degeneration Summit - Gain insight on the connections between your environment, genetics/genomics and diets, and how they are tied to brain and nervous system health — see what’s working now and where we are going in the future. Let’s find the practical steps to move the needle toward brain regeneration now! 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.

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