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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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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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Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalk 2012
Saturday, May 5, registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Walk begins at 10 a.m.
Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell
We hope that you will help us spread awareness and fight the stigma surrounding mental illness by joining our team, Main Line Movers (www.nami.org/namiwalks12/PHI/Movers).
Ask the Doctor with Steve Siegel, MD and Seth Gillihan, PhD
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Sunday, May 20, 2-4 p.m.
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Ardmore Presbyterian Church, 5 W. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore
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Drs. Siegel and Gillihan will answer questions about mental illness, treatment, and recovery. Both Dr. Siegel and Dr. Gillihan are affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Psychiatry Department. For questions, please contact us at info@NAMIPAMainLine.org or 267-251-6240.
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Setting Limits: Assertive Requests and Effective Consequences with Edie Mannion
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Sunday, June 10, 2-4 p.m.
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Ardmore Presbyterian Church, 5 W. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore
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Led by Edie Mannion, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), co-founder and manager of the Training and Education Center at Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA since 1985, a private therapist/consultant specializing in serious mental health disorders, and a family member with lived experience. This is a follow-up to our January workshop When and How to Set Limits When a Loved One Has a Mental Disorder. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@NAMIPAMainLine.org or 267-251-6240.
Bryn Mawr Family Support Group
The first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Bryn Mawr
For family members of people with mental illness. For more information, please contact Susie Vernick at 610-649-5206.
Friendship Group
Two Saturday afternoons a month
Bryn Mawr
The Friendship Group is a congenial group for people who have a mental illness and are stable. The group offers support, friendship with peers and discussions about topics of mutual interest. To be eligible, you must be under care with your mental health provider and an interview is required. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Carol Carlen at 610-649-6844.
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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).
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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
Other Local Family-to-Family Courses (PDF File)
Ask the Doctor (PDF File)
Main Line NAMI Newsletter (PDF File)
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