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Trainers Needed

NAMI Oklahoma is looking for energetic, goal-oriented, passionate individuals that are interested in promoting recovery by training individuals to become certified Recovery Support Specialists (RSS).  We are looking for individuals to conduct our community based RSS training, as well as trainings based in several Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) facilities.  Training stipend & mileage reimbursement are available.  These trainings are conducted in the following areas: Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Clinton, Ardmore, Lawton, Taft, Lexington, and McCloud.

Required qualifications are:

  High School Diploma or GED

•   Demonstrated recovery from mental illness, substance abuse addiction or both (“lived experience”)
•   Be willing to self disclose about your path to recovery
•   Must have completed the 40hr Recovery Support Specialist Training (Certification required);
•   Must complete a RSS training orientation at NAMI
•   Must be willing to complete the DOC Volunteer Orientation
•   Transportation required along with proof of liability insurance

Please submit your resume, three references (2 must be professional) along with a cover letter explaining your experience in the recovery community to:  NAMI Oklahoma, Attn:  Human Resources, 1920 N Drexel Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK  73107 or email to namiok@coxinet.net with the subject line of ***RSS Trainer***.

Applications will be accepted until, 5 p.m. - Monday, August 2, 2010.

Raising Awareness

NAMI leaders can raise awareness of mental illness, treatment, and research in diverse communities during this month by hosting special events and partnering with local businesses and organizations. Your experience with Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) could give you a good idea of the types of activities and events to host to raise mental health awareness. 

Click here for highlights of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month activities and events.  For more information - Click here!

In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental health advocates across the country have joined together during the first week of October to celebrate.

MIAW has become a NAMI tradition. It presents an opportunity to all NAMI Affiliates and State Organizations across the country to work together in communities to achieve the NAMI mission through outreach, education and advocacy.

This year’s MIAW coincides with election season, so be sure to check back here in August when sample press releases, letters to the editor and “op-eds” will be available for important press outreach efforts.

Use the idea book below to start your MIAW planning. A web banner is available for you to use on your site or in documents, and tickers and posters are available to download in English and Spanish. Printed versions of the English poster and stickers will be available in the NAMI bookstore by the end of June.

Start your MIAW preparation now and begin changing attitudes, changing lives!

MIAW Resources -Click here!

Peer Recovery Support Specialist

This 40 hour week long training program focuses on a building peer leadership throughout the state.  The core curriculum of this training highlights the importance of wellness and recovery through the active efforts and involvements of trained peer leaders.  There is no cost to for this training.

Future Dates for 2010 Trainings are:

August 9-13, 2010 - Shepherd’s Mall, OKC

September 13-17, 2010 - Ardmore Training at Carter County Health Department

October 4-8, 2010 -  Tulsa, at Tulsa Tech Riverside Campus

November 1-5, 2010 - Shepherd’s Mall, OKC

For information on how to register, contact Amber Guerrero at 405-522-3908.

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