 |
Home
 Let's Talk About It! Meetings
|
|
 | | |
Mental Illness: Let's Talk About It!
Join us for our Free Educational Meeting Series!
Each month, NAMI Franklin County hosts a guest speaker to discuss various topics related to mental illness.
Location:
See notes below
Time:
6:30 - 7:00 pm - Light refreshments and networking
7:00 - 8:30 pm - Program/discussion
Schedule:
Dec. 14, 2009
No Program will be offered in December. A Christmas Party will be held Dec. 16 at the Haimerl Center, 1421 Morse Road.
Nov. 9, 2009
Family Planning: Now and Later
A panel of speakers will discuss the programs and services their agencies offer to the mental health community and their families. Including: PLAN of Central Ohio, Social Security Administration, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and Center of Vocational Alternatives
Location: Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Road, at the corner of North High and Henderson. (free parking lot on Aldrich Rd.)
Oct. 19, 2009
Annual Meeting
Speaker Todd C. Wessell, author of, The One and Only, will discuss the life of his great uncle, Charles "Chic" Harley, whose football career ended when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Location: The Haimerl Center, 1421 Morse Road, Columbus
September 14, 2009
Ask the Doctor!
Psychiatrists Dr. Michael Schottenstein and Dr. S. R. Thorward will take your questions about medications, treatment and research.
Location: Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Road, at the corner of North High and Henderson. (free parking lot on Aldrich Rd.)
August 15, 2009
2nd Annual Membership Picnic
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Membership Potluck Picnic. We'll supply the drinks and main dish. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. They'll be games and prize drawings too!
Date: Saturday, August 15th
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Place: Wolfe Park Shelterhouse, 1911 E. Broad St.
RSVP: rsvp@namifc.org or 614-501-6264
NOTE: No meeting held in July
June 8, 2009
Healing Through Art
Treatment in Illustrations: Healing through Art will feature Don Jones, co-founder of the American Art Therapy Association. Jones will explain who his years of teaching art classes have helped individuals with mental illnesses to progress toward recovery.
Location: Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Road, at the corner of North High and Henderson. (free parking lot on Aldrich Rd.)
May 11, 2009
NAMIWalk Wrap-Up & Celebration!
Location: Whetstone Public Library, Community Room
April 13, 2009
Ask the Doctor!
Our popular open returns this April. Psychiatrists Dr. Alan Levy and Dr. Mike Unger will take your questions about medications, treatment and research.
Location: Whetstone Library, 3909 N. High St.
View April meeting flier here.
March 9, 2009
A Mile in My Shoes: A Journey to Stability
Sharon Kupper will talk about her personal story of living with bipolar disorder and depression and how electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), as well as vagus nerve stimulation, improved her quality of life.
Location: Maple Grove Church, 7 W. Henderson Rd.
Feb 9, 2009
Psychiatric Medications: What You Need to Know
Allan Zaenger, R.Ph., MS., will speak about medication options for the treatment of mental illness and issues related to medication management.
Jan. 12, 2009
...And Justice For All: When Legal Services are the Next Option
Speakers from The Legal Aid Society of Columbus and Ohio Legal Rights Service will discuss their programs and take audience questions.
Dec. 8, 2008
Community Opportunities
A panel of speakers will discuss the employment programs and social activities they offer to the mental health community. Including: Pathways Clubhouse, Partners in Active Living and COVA (Ctr. of Vocational Alternatives)
Nov. 10, 2008
Suicide Prevention: Ask a Question, Save a Life
Mary Brennen-Hofmann and Rick Baumann of the Suicide Prevention Services program for Franklin County discuss their personal stories, the 24 hr. Suicide Hotline and other suicide-related programs.
Contact Us:
mail@namifc.org | 614-501-6264
4500 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213
|
|
|
| | |
|
Franklin Co.
