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Tuesday, June 18, 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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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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Summer Party
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Sunday, August 4, beginning at 4 p.m., doors will not open before 3:45 p.m.
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at a Merion location |
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Please join us for our annual summer party. We will be holding the party indoors so that we will not need to worry about excessive heat. The food will be “potluck”—cold cuts, rolls, salads, desserts, and drinks. If you are unable to bring any food that’s okay, but a reservation is still required. Please contact us at info@namipamainline.org or 267-251-6240 and let us know how many are coming with you and what you can bring. |
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ADD/ADHD in Children and Adults, including Coping Mechanisms and Family Issues, with Aita Susi, MD and Ellen Berman, MD |
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Sunday, September 8, 2-4 p.m. |
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Ardmore Presbyterian Church, 5 W. Montgomery Ave. in Ardmore
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For more information, please contact us at info@namipamainline.org or 267-251-6240. |
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Suicide Attempts and Thoughts of Suicide – How should we respond?, with Jordan Burnham and Edie Mannion, LMFT
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Sunday, October 13, 2-4 p.m. |
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Ardmore Presbyterian Church, 5 W. Montgomery Ave. in Ardmore
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For more information, please contact us at info@namipamainline.org or 267-251-6240.
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Bryn Mawr Family Members 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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Friendship Group Luncheons
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Meets for an open luncheon on the third Saturday of the month. The next meeting is on June 8th (the second Saturday). |
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Bryn Mawr |
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People who are in recovery from a severe mental illness are invited to participate in this monthly luncheon at a local restaurant. For more information, call 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).
| 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)
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