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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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What's New
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Upcoming Events:
May 21 - Recovery Education Meeting
June 12 - Monthly Education Meeting
June 13 - Mid-Carolina Board meeting
June 14 - NAMIWalks Awards Dinner
June 20 - Women's Leaders' Response to MH Crisis Luncheon
June 27-30 National Convention in Seattle, WA
Sept 1- Oct 14 - Suitcases Exhibit State Museum
Sept 17 - NAMISC Heroes Welcome Golf Tournament
Sept 28-29 NAMI State Conference - Embassy Suites
Oct 2 - National Day of Prayer Breakfast
Please call 803-206-2916 for further information about these events. Or email mandy.namimidcarolina@gmail.com
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Please read our 2011 Annual Report on the "About Us" tab.
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Click here to follow us on Facebook!
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Be sure to read Mid-Carolina’s Essential Guide for Mental Health Providers and Families, ”What Hurts/What Helps”.
Dr. James W. Hayes says, “Everything that you need to know is here in a succinct easy to read publication.”
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NAMI Mid-Carolina’s free programs, support groups and activities help bust the stigma of mental illness in the Midlands. Step out with us for NAMIWALKS, our annual awareness event! Also, see new support groups and our full list of programs announced under related files at the bottom of this page.
Find out more about NAMIWALKS now! View NAMIWALKS 2011 photos, now available!
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NAMIWalks is such a wonderful, family-friendly morning event with fun activities for the kids...like face painting!
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NAMIWalks for the Mind of America is an annual, nationwide fundraising and mental health awareness Walk held in 90 communities around the country. The purpose is to raise awareness, fight Stigma, and increase resources to support NAMI’s programs and services.
• There is no walker registration fee for the Walk.
All participants are encouraged to collect donations from family members, friends, co-workers and business associates. Sign up here: NAMIWalks Registration and Info
• All proceeds from the Walk are used to fund NAMI’s programs.
These programs include support, education, and advocacy involving Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Panic Disorder, Schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Borderline Personality Disorder.
• To form a team & become a team captain, walk with an existing team or make a donation to support the Walk, use
our NAMIWalks website to register now.
Register by mail: NAMI Mid-Carolina NAMIWalks, P.O. Box 2526, Columbia, SC 29202. NAMI Mid-Carolina is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations are tax deductible.
• All walkers who raise $100 or more will receive a NAMIWalks event T-shirt. The Walk will go on, rain or shine.
• Your company can make a huge impression – and an enormous impact – on your community. Contact NAMI Mid-Carolina: 803.206.2916
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View new Emergency Services Locations under related links below.
*The next time you are at The Fresh Market, please thank them for their monthly donation of two dozen roses to the monthly Education meeting. They are usually divided among new attendees and/or given to the speaker. The roses are beautiful and are much appreciated!
Related Files
NAMI Mid-Carolina Programs (PDF File)
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Legislators Richland Lexington Fairfield (PDF File)
New Support Groups announced (Word Document)
New Emergency Services Locations (Word Document)
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