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NAMIWalks Makes Mental Illness Awareness a Community Issue "From the very beginning the challenge was always the need to educate the public about mental illness."
Public Policy Alerts
Yashi Brown
January 2012 NAMI FaithNet Newsletter
MEN WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
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Welcome to NAMI Pinellas County, Florida

Serving Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Seminole, Tarpon Springs and the beaches.

The mailing address for NAMI Pinellas County is: P.O. Box 12773, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-2773

MEETINGS AND EVENTS


NAMI programs are free and open to the general public.


Education Meeting
1st Thursday each month
at 7:00 pm
Location: Suncoast Hospice
5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater

January 5, 2012 at 7 pm
"Symptoms of Suicide"
Nat'l Suicide Hotline Project
presented by Maxine Booker
PEMHS--Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services

February 2, 2012 at 7 pm
"Ask the Pharmacists"
A panel of pharmacists, nurses and home health care staff answer questions about medications.

Peer-to-Peer Education Program
Free 10-session course taught by individuals with mental illness trained by NAMI as Mentors.
Next course starts Spring 2012
Pre-registration required.
Call 727-709-2611

Family Support Group Meeting
Thursday, January 19th, 7:00 pm
Thursday, February 16th, 7:00 pm
Suncoast Hospice Gathering Place

NAMI Connection Consumer Support Group
Every Monday at 6:30 pm
Suncoast Hospice Gathering Place

Family-to-Family
Education Program

12-session course taught by
trained NAMI family members.
February 7-April 25, 2012
at Directions for Mental Health
Pre-registration required.
Call Cathy at
727-432-1003




Thank you for celebrating the NAMI Pinellas 25th Anniversary "A Celebration of Collaboration"
NAMI PINELLAS THANKS OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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The Guardian Trust renews pledge as a Community Partner for a second year with an additional $10,000 commitment to NAMI Pinellas County, Florida.
Click here to read announcement


NAMI PINELLAS FIRST COMMUNITY PARTNER
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Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater renews their commitment as Community Partner for a third year with a $10,000 commitment to support NAMI’s education, support and advocacy.
Click here to read announcement.

NAMI PROVIDER MEMBERS

Boley Centers

Central Florida Behavorial Health Network (CFBHN)

Suncoast Center Inc.

Van Gogh's Palette--Vincent House

CONSUMER COUNCIL

The Consumer Council meets as needed to plan and implement projects. The Council is looking forward to growing and welcomes your participation. Call the Consumer Council to speak directly to those affected by mental illness at 727-709-2611.

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New NAMI DVD video now available.
NAMI Video has a powerful message.
http://www.vbpstv.com/NAMI.htm

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 we celebrated our 25th Anniversary in 2011. We currently have about 300 members who are individuals with mental illness and others affected by mental illness, such as familiy members and service providers. We are affiliated with NAMI Florida, Inc., an organization that includes more than 30 local affiliates with 2,000 members across the state of Florida, as well as with NAMI National.


Mental illness affects one in four 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 skills
  • 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)
Baked Goods Order Form (PDF File)
Guardian Trust Article (PDF File)
Guardian Trust Article 2 (PDF File)
Windmoore Article (PDF File)
Family to Family March 2011 (PDF File)
Peer to Peer Spring 2011 (PDF File)

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