National Alliance on Mental Illness
page printed from NAMI Greater Cleveland
 

MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH

Depression in Women: Part 1
With: Natalie M. Whitlow, PhD
Monday June 17, 2013
5:30pm to 7:30pm
For more information see the flyer below.

NAMI GREATER CLEVELAND OBSERVES
NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

NAMI Greater Cleveland the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),
in collaboration with the Cuyahoga County Public Library will Sponsor
Fresh Friday: Refresh your Body, Mind and Spirit for Emotional Wellness 
July 12, 2013 in observance of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
to raise awareness about emotional wellness and mental illness in diverse communities.

For more information see the press release below

NAMI Greater Cleveland offers outreach and support programs to empower
individuals and their families affected by mental illness.

NAMI Latino Multicultural Action Center from Amanda Wang on Vimeo.

Mental illness is not uncommon and is as diverse as the people who have it.
The percentage of African Americans receiving needed care is only half that of whites
and only 24% of Hispanics/Latinos with depression and anxiety receive appropriate care
compared with 34% of whites with the same diagnosis.

NAMI can Help. We provide culturally specific programs and services directed and sensitized
to the needs and concerns of African American and Hispanic/Latino Communites.

Easy Access to Services
Our services are located withing the community. Many are within walking
distance and on bus routes.

Education
NAMI has a resource library containing
books, pamphlets, videos and
other resource materials.

Support
Support groups that help families deal with
mental illness challenges. (See Support Groups)

Family-to-Family
Family members teach a free 12-week 
course emphasizing the knowledge and
skills needed to help cope with mental illness.

Peer-to-Peer
A 9-week experiential education course
for any person with serious mental illness
who is interested in establishing and
maintaining wellness.

Hand-to-Hand
This free 12-week course is for parents who have children with mental and
emotional disorders.

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