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Calendar of Events
Fall 2009-Spring 2010
All events take place at our office (Govans-Boundary United Methodist Church/Rear Annex/ 5210 York Road/Baltimore, MD 21212) unless otherwise specified.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 7pm-9pm
FREE screening of "Canvas"
Canvas offers an intimate and authentic view of a family living with schizophrenia. This film stars Academy Award winner Marcia Gay-Harden and Emmy Award winner Joe Pantoliano. Snacks will be available for purchase. Registration is required.
October 4-10, 2009
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week is observed the first full week of October each year. This national education campaign strives to de-mystify and de-stigmatize mental illness, to communicate the goal recovery and to eliminate the unintended consequences when we fail to invest in mental health treatments and supports.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10am-1:30pm
12th Annual Baltimore County "Town Meeting and Mental Health Fair"
Q&A session with local decision-makers. Free lunch for pre-registered. For more information contact Mental Health Association of MD at 410-235-1178 ext. 202
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7pm-9pm
"De-escalating Aggressive Behaviour"
Featuring speakers Sharon Lipford and Sergeant Kenneth Norris.
Monday, October 26, 2009 8pm
An Evening of Monologues: "Minds Interrupted- Stories of Lives Affected by Mental Illness"
Through heartfelt personal stories, people from Baltimore share the pain, anger, confusion, humor and resilience of living with mental illness.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9am-4pm
NAMI MD Annual Education Conference
Educating the persons, families, and communities afected by mental illness. CEU hours will be avalable. For more information or to register contact NAMI MD at 410-863-0470, or visit http://md.nami.org
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 2pm-4pm
"De-escalating Aggressive Behaviour"
Featuring speakers Sharon Lipford and Sergeant Kenneth Norris.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7pm-9pm
"Patient Confidentiality"
How can families stay informed and involved?How can providers work with families while working within the boundaries of confidentiality? Join us for a free educational session with: Archana G. Leon-Guerrero, M.D. Director of the Division of Adult Psychiatry & Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Registration is required. To register, call 410-435-2600.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 7pm-9pm
"Telling Our Stories: Living with Mental Illness"
Come join families and consumers of mental health services in an interactive presentation about living with mental illness. Hear their personal stories of obstacles, triumphs, and perseverance! Registration is required. To register, please call 410-435-2600.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 7pm- 9pm
Ask the Doctor- "Mood Disorders: Current Knowledge and Best Treatment Practices"
with Karen Swartz, MD, Co-Director, Mood Disorders Program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:30pm-11pm
"NAMI Masquerade Gala!"
Delicious cuisine, wine, live music , evocative mask exhibit and more. Opening Minds Award presented to Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD. Call the NAMI office for more information. Call the NAMI office for more information.
The Jim Rouse Visionary Center
American Visionary Art Museum
820 Key Highway
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 7pm-9pm
Topic TBA
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7pm-9pm
"Borderline Personality Disorder"
with Dr. Mark Komrad
May 2010
NAMIWALKS for the Mind of America Walkathon
Create your own team or join Team Metropolitan Baltimore. Contact our office for more information.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7pm-9pm
"Defining Housing in the Mental Health System: From Supportive to Independent"
with Mark Slater, LGSW and case manager at People Encouraging People (PEP) and Carolyn Ames
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 7pm-9pm
Topic TBA
July 2010 TBA
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
Join us as we honor our Family to Family teachers, Peer to Peer mentors, Support Group facilitators and area professionals who have led efforts to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their families.
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore
www.nami.org/sites/namimetrobaltimore
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