Do you spend lots of time arguing with your ill relative about taking his/her medication?
Does your ill relative refuse to believe he/she is ill?
If you answer yes to either of these questions, NAMI Charlotte will be presenting a 4-part seminar “Learning to Leap” featuring Dr. Amador, a clinical psychologist, author of best selling book I AM NOT SICK, I DON’T NEED HELP. Dr. Amador is a world renowned psychologist who has taught this communication technique all over the world! (Please see attached Flyer for more information)
Dr. Amador’s brother suffered from schizophrenia, giving Dr. Amador first hand experience in dealing with a loved one who did not believe he was ill. His DVD’s consist of 7 communication tools for family members, professionals and caregivers. You will learn how to use the LEAP® method, which shows health care professionals, family members and others how to create better communication and stronger partnership with mentally ill relatives/clients using the LEAP communication technique. Each DVD is approximately one hour, leaving 30 minutes for discussion.
LOCATION: Behavioral Health Charlotte, Auditorium
ADDRESS: Carolinas HealthCare System, Behavioral Health
501 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC
DATE: Wednesdays October 15, 22, 29 and November 5th
TIME: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
CONTACT: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. TO REGISTER Email Michele Brown (michelebrown1941@gmail.com)
NAMI–Charlotte, an affiliate of both the North Carolina State and National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a non–profit 501(c)(3) grass-roots organization, and is the only Mecklenburg County organization that focuses exclusively on people with serious and persistent mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic–depression) and unipolar disorder (depression).s.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
NAMI Basics Class
NAMI is scheduling a Basics Class to be held on Monday nights from 6:30-9:00 pm. The course consists of six classes, each lasting 2-1/2 hours. The class and all instruction materials are FREE to participants. The class location is close to the University Area at
Back Creek Church,
1821 Back Creek Church Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28213.
We need to know of the number of participants before materials are printed. Email Michele Brown at michelebrown1941@gmail.com) or call her at 704-576-9452 to enroll or to ask questions.
Thanks to all for your support of NAMI and our programs. Look for upcoming information about our Education Forum to be held on October 14. And, plan to attend NAMI's special event , "Scoring For Mental Health", being held at the Duke Mansion in Charlotte on Sunday, October 26. Super Bowl Champion Keith O'Neil is our guest speaker. Be sure to get your tickets soon - as they are going fast! Purchase online at eventbrite.com
Thanks to all for your support of NAMI and our programs. Look for upcoming information about our Education Forum to be held on October 14. And, plan to attend NAMI's special event , "Scoring For Mental Health", being held at the Duke Mansion in Charlotte on Sunday, October 26. Super Bowl Champion Keith O'Neil is our guest speaker. Be sure to get your tickets soon - as they are going fast! Purchase online at eventbrite.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014
NAMI NEWS: The Second Chance Act? What IS it and WHY should we care?
Senate
Judiciary Committee Passes the Second Chance Act
What you can
do to help?
We encourage you to contact your Senators and ask them to co-sponsor and support this important bipartisan bill.
First, see if your Senators are a co-sponsors.
If your Senators support the bill thank them and if they do not support this bill ask them to support and to become a co-sponsor.
Either way, please email your Senators now.
On
Thursday September 18, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee by a bipartisan vote
of 13 to 5 passed legislation to reauthorize the Second Chance Act at $100
million.
The Second Chance Act, S. 1690, helps youth and adults reentering communities after
serving time in jail or prison, including offenders living with mental illness.
This bill provides funding for mental health and
substance use treatment as well as employment and housing supports―critical components of recovery
for people with these illnesses.
Without these vital services and supports,
these individuals are at risk of cycling back to jail and prison.
It does what
the title says, it gives them a Second
Chance.
We encourage you to contact your Senators and ask them to co-sponsor and support this important bipartisan bill.
First, see if your Senators are a co-sponsors.
If your Senators support the bill thank them and if they do not support this bill ask them to support and to become a co-sponsor.
Either way, please email your Senators now.
How is YOUR Health Insurance Treating YOU? (Deadline to take survey 10/17/2014)
How is your Health Insurance Treating You?
Our nation’s health care system is changing
dramatically.
Major changes are happening in mental health care with the new
health insurance marketplaces and the final parity rule requiring mental illness
to be treated on equal terms with physical illness.
Because these changes are so
important, NAMI-Charlotte wants to understand how they affect your health insurance
coverage.
That's where you come in. We NEED your help/participation!
We at NAMI-Charlotte are asking everyone applicable to PLEASE take this survey on behalf
of yourself or your loved ones in need of mental health and/or substance use
care.
It should only take an investment of your time of about 15-30 minutes.
Spread the word to your
friends, family, co-workers, and colleagues. Post the link on your Facebook or
Twitter! The more responses we get, the stronger NAMI's advocacy will
be.
Deadline to take
this important survey is Oct.
17.
LINK to take survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V7Q7ZRC
SURVEY EN ESPANOL:
LINK to take survey in SPANISH:
http://www.sogosurvey.com/survey.aspx?k=SsRUYQsSYsPsPsP&lang=4&Dir=FST&Data
http://www.sogosurvey.com/survey.aspx?k=SsRUYQsSYsPsPsP&lang=4&Dir=FST&Data
Thank
you for your advocacy!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
NAMI Charlotte to Offer Family-to-Family in Spanish starts October 14th
NAMI Charlotte to Offer Family-to-Family in Spanish!
Accepting Registration for
De Familia a Familia
to Start October 14th
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We are thrilled to announce that NAMI Charlotte will be offering North Carolina's first Family-to-Family class in Spanish - De Familia a Familia!
Family-to-Family is an educational course for family, caregivers and friends of individuals living with mental illness.
When:
October 14th - November 20th
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:30-9:00pm
Camino Community Center, 201 Stetson Drive, Charlotte
Find a Flyer in Spanish to share HERE
Gratuito para personas que tienen un familiar con:
Una serie de 12 sesiones, estructuradas para ayudar a los familiars a comprender y apoyar a su ser querido que padece una enfermedad mental, y al mismo tiempo ensenarles como preservar su propio bienestar. Este curso esta a cargo de voluntarios capacitados por NAMI que saben por experiencia propia lo que es que un ser querido este luchando con uno de estos trastornos cerebrales. El Programa De Familia a Familia de NAMI es completamente gratuito. Mas de 300.000 personas en Estadeos Unidos, Canada, Mexico e Italia han completado este curso. Estamos seguros de que usted quedara satisfecho con la gran ayuda que ofrece este programa. Lo invitamos a llamar para obtener mas informacion.
Las clases seran los Martes y Jueves de 6:30 a 9:00 pm. Comienzan el Martes, 14 de Octubre 2014, hasta el 20 de Noviembre, 2014. Se require inscripcion y es solamente para familiares o cuidadores.
Lugar: Camino Community Center 201 Stetson Drive, Charlotte NC. 28262
Co-Lideres:
Elsa MacDonald 980-237-6414 elsabmacdonald@aol.com
Carolina Bonillo 704-780-3509 mbonillo@live.unc.edu |
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
NAMI's National Day of Action - SEP 4, 2014
SAVE THE DATE!
September 4th is NAMI's National Day of Action
1 in 4 Americans are affected by mental illness. 1 in 17 live with a serious mental illness. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Mental Illness costs America $193.2 billion in lost earnings each year.
These numbers need to change!
We are calling on Congress to take action on mental health right now. Join with thousands of others on September 4th, to bring national attention to the need for comprehensive mental health legislation.
Reach out to your member of Congress. Tell them how important mental health is to you.
Tweet. Email. Call. Get their attention. Tell them that this can’t wait.
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Mental illness affects everyone. Nearly 60 million Americans experience a mental health condition every year. Regardless of race, age, religion or economic status, mental illness impacts the lives of at least one in four adults and one in 10 children across the United States.
People living with mental illness need help and hope: they need a community that supports them, their families and their recovery.
Because mental illness devastates the lives of so many Americans, NAMI works every day to save every life.
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
NAMI is the foundation for hundreds of NAMI State Organizations, NAMI Affiliates (such as NAMI-Charlotte) and volunteer leaders who work in local communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs.
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About National Day of Action
NAMI’s National Day of Action 2014 is a national campaign happening both online and in person in which we are asking supporters all across the country to stand up for the issues that are important to us. We are asking Congress to take action, pass legislation and support individuals living with mental illness and their families.
NAMI’s National Day of Action is not only happening on Capitol Hill—it’s happening nationally in the digital space. Be part of the conversation by sharing your National Day of Action experience on Twitter and Facebook.
If you tweet please use #Act4MentalHealth—take photos, impressions and be sure to thank your congressional offices by tweeting directly to them.
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#Act4MentalHealth with every message throughout the day so we can grow the movement and get our issue trending.
Add your voice to the conversation and join NAMI in telling Congress to #Act4MentalHealth.
Please email, call or tweet your member of Congress September 4th!
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NAMI-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
For more information about NAMI-Charlotte and other local Charlotte, NC mental health support groups, education, events and more, please visit
NAMI-Charlotte.org
NAMI-Charlotte Phone: 704–333–8218
September 4th is NAMI's National Day of Action
1 in 4 Americans are affected by mental illness. 1 in 17 live with a serious mental illness. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Mental Illness costs America $193.2 billion in lost earnings each year.
These numbers need to change!
We are calling on Congress to take action on mental health right now. Join with thousands of others on September 4th, to bring national attention to the need for comprehensive mental health legislation.Reach out to your member of Congress. Tell them how important mental health is to you.
Tweet. Email. Call. Get their attention. Tell them that this can’t wait.
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Mental illness affects everyone. Nearly 60 million Americans experience a mental health condition every year. Regardless of race, age, religion or economic status, mental illness impacts the lives of at least one in four adults and one in 10 children across the United States.
People living with mental illness need help and hope: they need a community that supports them, their families and their recovery.
Because mental illness devastates the lives of so many Americans, NAMI works every day to save every life.
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
NAMI is the foundation for hundreds of NAMI State Organizations, NAMI Affiliates (such as NAMI-Charlotte) and volunteer leaders who work in local communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs.
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About National Day of Action
NAMI’s National Day of Action 2014 is a national campaign happening both online and in person in which we are asking supporters all across the country to stand up for the issues that are important to us. We are asking Congress to take action, pass legislation and support individuals living with mental illness and their families.
NAMI’s National Day of Action is not only happening on Capitol Hill—it’s happening nationally in the digital space. Be part of the conversation by sharing your National Day of Action experience on Twitter and Facebook.
If you tweet please use #Act4MentalHealth—take photos, impressions and be sure to thank your congressional offices by tweeting directly to them.
=======================
#Act4MentalHealth with every message throughout the day so we can grow the movement and get our issue trending.
Add your voice to the conversation and join NAMI in telling Congress to #Act4MentalHealth.
Please email, call or tweet your member of Congress September 4th!
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ABOUT THIS BLOG:
This Web Log posts NAMI-Charlotte ''news & announcements'' about upcoming local, regional and national events related to our organization.
To stay updated, and "in the loop", please FOLLOW OUR BLOG BY EMAIL by using the "sign up" box (upper right of page).
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NAMI-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
For more information about NAMI-Charlotte and other local Charlotte, NC mental health support groups, education, events and more, please visit
NAMI-Charlotte.org
NAMI-Charlotte Phone: 704–333–8218
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
NAMI-Charlotte @ NC Air National Guard Family Day - OCT 2014
NAMI-Charlotte will have promotional space at this event to share NAMI and related mental health information with those attending.
This NC Air National Guard annual event and will be another great opportunity for the "NAMI Homefront Program" to help the NC Air National Guard families attending get information they need regarding mental illness.
This NC Air National Guard annual event and will be another great opportunity for the "NAMI Homefront Program" to help the NC Air National Guard families attending get information they need regarding mental illness.
DATE: 10-4-2014LOCATION: The Wing
NC Air National Guard
145th Airlift Wing
145th Airlift Wing
4930 Minuteman Way
Charlotte, NC 28208
Charlotte, NC 28208
HOURS: 11:30 am to 3 pm
Related Link: Air Force Suicide Prevention
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ABOUT THIS BLOG:
This Web Log posts NAMI-Charlotte ''news & announcements'' about upcoming local, regional and national events related to our organization.
To stay updated, and "in the loop", please FOLLOW OUR BLOG BY EMAIL by using the "sign up" box (upper right of page).
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NAMI-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
For more information about NAMI-Charlotte and other local Charlotte, NC mental health support groups, education, events and more, please visit NAMI-Charlotte.org
NAMI-Charlotte Phone: 704–333–8218
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ABOUT THIS BLOG:
This Web Log posts NAMI-Charlotte ''news & announcements'' about upcoming local, regional and national events related to our organization.
To stay updated, and "in the loop", please FOLLOW OUR BLOG BY EMAIL by using the "sign up" box (upper right of page).
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NAMI-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
For more information about NAMI-Charlotte and other local Charlotte, NC mental health support groups, education, events and more, please visit NAMI-Charlotte.org
NAMI-Charlotte Phone: 704–333–8218
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