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Sunday, May 19, 2013
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NAMI PA, Main Line is a grassroots, nonprofit organization of persons with mental illness, their families and friends, dedicated to improving the quality of life of all those affected by mental illness through support, advocacy and education.
To learn how to get services and government benefits for someone with mental illness, click on How to Get Services.
For an overview of resources for helping a person with mental illness and for detailed information about behavioral health services, benefits, housing, employment, support groups, social opportunities, education and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties, click on Resources for People with Mental Illness and their Families.
For courses about mental illness and how to help a loved one with mental illness, read about our Family-to-Family and NAMI Basics education programs.
For additional information and services, click on the appropriate button to the left. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, scroll down to the bottom of this page.
NAMI PA, MAIN LINE ACTIVITIES
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6th Annual Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalk (in cooperation with other local NAMI affiliates)
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Saturday, May 18, registration begins at 8 a.m., rally begins at 9:30 a.m., Walk begins at 10 a.m. |
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Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell, PA 19422
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Our team raises awareness and provides financial support for the education, support and advocacy activities of NAMI PA, Main Line. Please join and/or donate to our team, Main Line Movers, at http://tinyurl.com/atfk8bu.
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| Event: |
Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Depression and Other Neuropsychiatric Illnesses , with Mahendra Bhati, M.D.
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Sunday, June 9, 2-4 p.m. |
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Ardmore Presbyterian Church, 5 W. Montgomery Ave. in Ardmore |
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Dr. Bhati will discuss the effectiveness of different kinds of non-invasive and invasive brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr. Bhati is Associate Medical Director of the Department of Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania, Attending Psychiatrist in the Mood Disorders Treatment Center, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry. There will be ample time for audience questions and Dr. Bhati’s responses. For more information, contact us at info@namipamainline.org or 267-251-6240. |
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Bryn Mawr Family Member Support Group |
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The first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. |
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Bryn Mawr |
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For family members of people with mental illness. For more information, please contact Susie Vernick at 610-649-5206. |
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If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, call the crisis line for your county or you can call 911 (e.g. if there is immediate danger of physical harm).
| Chester County |
610.918.2100
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Montgomery County |
610.279.6100
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| Delaware County |
610.352.4703 |
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Philadelphia County |
215.686.4420 |
These crisis lines provide access to staff who are specifically trained for dealing with mental health crises and may provide better help and reduced risk of arrest. Someone is available 24/7 to assess the situation, arrange for an in-person evaluation, and/or make referrals as needed
You can also call one of the following national hotlines to be referred to the closest crisis center:
| 800.SUICIDE (800.784.2433) |
| 800.273.TALK (800.273.8255) |
Advice on coping with a crisis available at:
http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/ (click on Get Help)
If you have questions about this microsite please contact info@NAMIPAMainLine.org or 267.251.6240.
Related Files
Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Depression Flyer (PDF File)
May Newsletter (PDF File)
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