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Monday, October 6, 2008
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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. Examples of severe mental illnesses include biologically-based brain disorders such as psychotic disorders (e.g. schizophrenia), mood disorders (e.g. bipolar disorder and major depression), and anxiety disorders (e.g. obsessive-compulsive disorder).
Use the buttons on the left to learn about our activities and the resources we offer.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS HAVING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CALL THE CRISIS INTERVENTION NUMBER FOR YOUR COUNTY:
| Chester County |
610.918.2100
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| Delaware County |
610.352.4703 |
| Montgomery County |
610.279.6100 |
| Philadelphia County |
215.686.4420 |
THE PERSON ANSWERING THE PHONE CAN 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 IN YOUR AREA: 800.SUICIDE OR 800.273.TALK.
SAVE THE DATE!
Event: NAMI Main LineForum: True Recovery Stories
Date: Sunday 2 November, 2 p.m. (NOTE: different day, time and place than in the past)
Place: Ardmore Presbyterian Church, 5 W. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore (Suburban Square parking lot is across the street). Enter Church from the back at "Office" door.
Note: Please join us to hear four people with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder or schizophrenia tell their stories of recovery. Learn about their different pathways to recovery and celebrate their successes. There will be time for questions and discussion. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free. If you have any questions email mainline@nami.org or call 267.251.6240.
If you have questions about this microsite please contact Patsy Koning at mainline@nami.org or 267.251.6240.
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