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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Welcome to NAMI Pinellas County, Florida
Serving Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tarpon Springs.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Education Meeting
1st Thursday each month
7:00 pm
Suncoast Hospice Gathering Place
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Representatives of Vincent House will present "The Clubhouse Experience". Staff and members of Vincent House share their success stories and discuss the many ways the local Clubhouse has helped enrich their lives.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Presentation TBD
Click here for more information.
Peer to Peer Education Program
New course begins in the Spring
Click here for more information.
Family Support Group Meeting
Thursday, Jan 21, 7:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 18, 7:30 pm
Suncoast Hospice Gathering Place
Family to Family Education Program
New 12 week course
March 3 - May 26, 2010
Click here for more information.
NAMI PINELLAS ANNOUNCES FIRST COMMUNITY PARTNER
NAMI Pinellas County Florida is very proud to announce that Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater is our first community partner, with a $10,000 year-long commitment to support NAMI’s education, support and advocacy.
Click here for announcement
NEW NAMI VETERANS PROGRAMS
AT BAY PINES VETERANS HOSPITAL
NAMI CONNECTION, a self help group for veterans dealing with mental health issues
and recovery experiences, will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm
at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital.
For information, contact the Steps of Life Program at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital at
727-398-6661, ext. 5482
CONSUMER COUNCIL'S
2010 INAUGURAL MEETING
Be involved with the NAMI Pinellas County Consumer Council. The first 2010 meeting will restructure the Council and includes election of officers. January 14, 2010, 6:00 pm.
Visit the new NAMI Center
8800 49th St N, Suite 302, Clearwater.
For information call 727-443-4715.
LIGHTS--CAMERA--ACTION!!!!
New NAMI DVD video now available.
NAMI Video has a powerful message.
http://www.vbpstv.com/NAMI.htm
NAMI Pinellas County appoints
Ms. E. Gay Hawk as Executive Director. Read More...
WHAT IS NAMI?
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.
Founded in 1979, NAMI is a national organization and has become the nation's voice on mental illness. NAMI includes affiliates in every state and more than 1,100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission through support, advocacy, education, and research.
NAMI Pinellas County, Florida, Inc. was established in 1986 and currently has more than 300 consumers and family members. We are affiliated with NAMI Florida, Inc., an organization that includes more than 30 local affiliates and NAMI National with 2,000 members across the state of Florida.
Mental illness affects one in five families, striking persons from all walks of life, regardless of age, race income, religion or education. If untreated, biologically based brain disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder can profoundly disrupt a person's ability to think, feel and relate to others and their environment.
NAMI Members Promote Advocacy for:
- Effective professional treatment
- Programs and legislation which assist persons with mental illness
- Community awareness and removal of the stigma
- Recommendations for services in the mental health system
- Consumer representation on boards and organizations
- Increased funding for research
- Adequate health insurance for persons with Mental Illness
- Affordable housing
- Rehabilitation and social skill
- JUSTICE within the Criminal Justice System
NAMI believes there has to be:
- MORE UNDERSTANDING
- MORE IMPROVEMENT
- MORE VOICES TO SHOUT LOUDER
- WE NEED PEOPLE TO LISTEN!
NAMI IS HERE TO HELP GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS
Related Files
News Release on new Executive Director (PDF File)
Sunset Stroll and Chocolate Extravaganza Sponsors and Participants (PDF File)
Windmoor Announcement (PDF File)
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