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NAMI “IN OUR OWN VOICE” PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
Raising Hope and Awareness, and Eliminating Stigma throughout the Northern Virginia Community
E-mail Kristen.Duda.NAMINOVA@gmail.com to schedule a NAMI “In Our Own Voice” presentation for your community group, or to sign up to share your story of recovery through the “In Our Own Voice” program in Northern Virginia.
What is the NAMI In Our Own Voice program?
In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a unique, 90-minute public education program developed by NAMI, in which two trained consumer speakers share compelling personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving recovery.
IOOV presentations are offered free of charge to consumer groups, law enforcement officials, students, educators, providers, faith community members, politicians, professionals, inmates, and interested civic groups.
Learn More about NAMI In Our Own Voice
Quotes from IOOV Audience Members:
"It gives insight into how the outsider misjudges the situation."
– Dept. of Juvenile Justice worker, Baltimore, MD
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"Willingness to share personal stories made these illnesses real to me."
– Nursing student, AZ
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"Encouraging to know there are brave, courageous people in this world who are strong enough to overcome their life obstacles."
- Anonymous, MO
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"This presentation validated my professional goals in mental health services."
- Social Worker
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"I want to be a presenter and help people like me – I want to get on with my life."
- Consumer
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"It really opened my eyes to what some people have to go through and now I have a new perspective on the way I look at this."
- High school student, MO
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NAMI IOOV Contacts:
For general inquiries about the In Our Own Voice program, contact the NAMI National office at namieducation@nami.org or 800-950-6264 or 703-524-7600.
For IOOV Presenter training schedule or information, go to NAMI Virginia's page or contact NAMI Virginia’s Director of Programs: Sarah Eisenman at seisenman@namivirginia.org
To schedule a presentation in Northern Virginia or to sign up to become a trained IOOV presenter, contact NAMI-Northern Virginia’s Program Director: Kristen Duda at Kristen.Duda.NAMINOVA@gmail.com
NORTHERN VIRGINIA SPEAKER’S MEETINGS
Guest speakers present on topics related to mental illness every month except July, August, and December. This is a public event and all are welcome to attend.
See our Monthly Speaker’s Meeting page for more information.
NAMI Membership:
For more information or to become a member, visit NAMI-Northern Virginia’s homepage.
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