There is an urgent need in these stressful times for NAMISWI to offer more support meetings throughout the 12 counties we are attempting to serve. It takes volunteers to do this. You can become a support group facilitator by completing our Training class.
Please call the NAMI office (618) 798-9788 for more information or send email to info@namiswi.org .
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West 47th Street Returns to PBS
Filmed over three years at Fountain House, a renowned 50-year-old rehabilitation center in New York, West 47th Street reveals the human face of mental illness — and the faith and courage with which its victims fight to recover control of their lives. On Sunday, May 19, PBS Stations that broadcast the WORLD Channel will air the documentary West 47th Street.
Race for Recovery • Walk for Awareness
Please join us for our 10th Annual Mental Health Walk for Awareness • Race for Recovery event at Gateway Grizzlies Ball Park in Sauget, IL. The Walk/Race will start outside the stadium and end by crossing over HOME PLATE!
Date: Saturday, June 29, 2013
New Assistant Director • Jessica Gruneich
Jessica was recently approved by NAMI Southwestern Illinois Executive Committee to be our new Assistant Director. More …
PIAT South Conference • Youth Move Conference 2013
Nearly two hundred people attended the Piecing It All Together Conference on March 1st and 2nd at SIU Edwardsville. This conference, sponsored by NAMI, is a great resource for families, professionals, and school and community members. Read more about the PIAT Conference on page 3 of the April-May 2013 Newsletter.
For the first time this year, a youth track was provided by Youth Move Illinois, with presenters from across Illinois, including NAMI-SWI board members Jennifer Gerlach and Beverly Watkins, and NAMI-SWI member Matt Gauen.
At the Youth Move Illinois Conference, skills were taught in various breakout sessions over the course of two days by guest speakers from all walks of life. The presenters covered such topics and issues as: strategic sharing, personal identity, mental health first aid, leadership and life skills, youth leadership, disability support services, challenges as strengths, social media advocacy, lifesavers: suicide prevention, balancing healthy lifestyles, overcoming trauma and expression through music. Read more about the Youth Move Conference on page 8 of the April-May 2013 Newsletter.
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NAMI Illinois Action Alert
Most providers in Illinois have experienced a 14-20% cut in non-Medicaid general revenue contract amounts - other providers report a much larger percentage reduction. NAMI Illinois urges you to respond more . .
