National Alliance on Mental Illness
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About Us
What We Do
For nearly 30 years, NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore has established itself as one of the most active NAMI affiliates. Many of the national NAMI signature programs were piloted at NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore. We continue to develop innovative resources and community education tools that transform the lives of families and consumers living with the debilitating effects of mental illness.
Our Vision
In 2012, NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore will be recognized as a leader in Baltimore County and City in empowering families and consumers, and in eradicating the stigma attached to mental illness. Our leadership at all levels will be diverse, reflecting the populations we serve. Our funding will be stable and will increase to a level that adequately funds our operational and program needs. For Baltimore County and City families and consumers living with severe and chronic psychiatric disorders, NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore offers Hope for the Future.
Our Values
Empowering stakeholders
Peer-based and peer-run programs
Volunteer based
Family-oriented: the whole family
Grassroots and community driven
Families and consumers of mental health services as experts
NAMI METROPOLITAN BALTIMORE STAFF
Linda Kohler: Executive Director: LKohler@namibaltimore.org
Deneice Valentine: Peer Education and Support Program Coordinator: DValentine@namibaltimore.org
Marisol Berrizbeitia: Peer Education and Support Program Coordinator: MBerrizbeitia@namibaltimore.org
Christine Merola: Community Outreach and Projects Coordinator: CMerola@namibaltimore.org
Claire Cullen: Marketing and Events Coordinator: CCullen@namibaltimore.org
NAMI METROPOLITAN BALTIMORE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pamela Scott-Johnson, Ph.D(President): Chair,Department of Psychology Morgan State University;
Michael Teitelbaum(Vice-President): Managing Partner Right Source Marketing;
Lawrence S. Conn. Esq.(Treasurer): Principal Baxter, Baker, Sidle, Conn & Jones, P.A.;
Lin Romano (Secretary): Deputy Director GEDCO;
Sharon A. Christie, R.N. Esq.: Law Office of Sharon A. Christie;
Faith B. Dickerson, Ph.D.: Director of Psychology Sheppard Pratt Health System;
Robert H. Dyer Sr.: Certified Financial Planner Compass Financial Group;
John G. Frizzera, Jr.: Owner Frizzeraink;
Jennifer A. Green, CPA: Audit Manager Gross Mendelson and Assocs., PA;
Terry Hollon: Architect University of MD Medical Center;
Timothy H. Moran, Ph.D.: Director, Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine;
Will James Pass III: Staff Accountant Episcopal Diocese of Maryland;
David E. Waite: Financial Advisor Morgan Stanley Smith Barney;
Robert White: Director of Behavioral Health University of MD Department of Psychiatry;