Topic: What is QPR?
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 – 7:30 pm
Parking area is at back entrance to church.
Presenters: Mental Health Association Of Central Carolinas, Inc.
Carey Davies, Peer Support Specialist & Sal Caraco, Lead QPR Trainer
Come to learn how to respond to someone in crisis.
“In the time it takes to have lunch….you can learn how to save a life!”
Thanks to
Carey Davies and Sal Caraco who will be the presenters at our April
Forum on Tuesday, April 8. They are coming on behalf of The Mental
Health Association of Central Carolinas and will inform us about QPR.
We will learn of ways to help us respond to someone in crisis. See
below for details.
Our NAMI support groups will meet prior to the Forum and times are listed.
Note:
A special thanks to Doug & Elsa MacDonald who facilitated a
Family-to-Family Teacher Training Class this past weekend. Thanks also
to the class participants, who are looking forward to teaching
Family-to-Family classes in the near future. We will keep you informed
regarding those dates and locations.
NAMI Support Groups
Family Support Group Meeting–6:00 pm
Consumer Support Group Meeting–6:00 pm
(Meetings held prior to Educational Forum)
Family-To-Family (F2F) Classes and for other NAMI information
Contact: NAMI-Charlotte - 704-333-8218 or www.nami-charlotte.org
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 – 7:30 pm
Presenter: Lynn Bishop, Attorney at Law
Venue: St Johns Baptist Church, 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
Topic: The Basics of Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits
- Who is eligible?
- How does one apply for benefits?
- If denied, can an appeal be made?
Thanks to Lynn Bishop, Attorney at Law, who has offered to be the guest presenter at our Educational Forum on March 11. (Our February Forum was cancelled due to the snowstorm.) She will share information about Social Security and the steps to apply for S.S. Disability. Lynn will also be available to answer questions.
Also: Brief General Membership Meeting to vote on NAMI Board Members for 2014
NAMI Support Groups
Family Support Group Meeting–6:00 pm
Consumer Support Group Meeting–6:00 pm
(Meetings held prior to Educational Forum)
Family-To-Family (F2F) Classes and for other NAMI information contact
NAMI-Charlotte - 704-333-8218 or www.nami-charlotte.org
Note: There is construction on 5th Street. From 7th St. – Turn at Hawthorne Lane Then make left turn just before St. John’s Church. Drive around to parking area at back entrance.
Our NAMI support groups will meet prior to the Forum and times are listed.
Note: We will have a brief membership meeting to introduce the candidates who have offered to serve on NAMI's Board of Directors for 2014. These persons have volunteered to be active participants in the planning of programs for NAMI's mission - To provide education, support and advocacy for persons experiencing mental illness challenges, as well as for their family members and friends.
This support group meets the 1st Monday of the month, starting with December 2nd, 2013. Family Support Group are free meetings of caregivers of individuals with a mental illness where family members can talk frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom.
When : First Monday of every month
Where : Union House, 316 I.B. Shive Street, Monroe, NC
Map at http://goo.gl/maps/7bAaa
For more information please contact Evann Duncan, 704-292-2287 or email: info@nami-charlotte.org.
These support groups meet the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of the month. Family Support Group are free meetings of caregivers of individuals with a mental illness where family members can talk frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom.
When : 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of every month
Where : CMC Behavioral Health, 501 Billingsley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Map @ http://goo.gl/maps/BlUXe
Meetings are facilitated by trained NAMI members. For more information call: 704-333-8218 or email: info@nami-charlotte.org.
We welcome you to NAMI Charlotte! During the year we host Educational Forums, but not during the summer months. These ed forums will be published/posted and can be emailed to you by request:
Bob Ward, Attorney with The Public Defenders Office, will be the guest presenter at our Education Forum on October 8. He will share information about Mental Health Court, Involuntary Commitment, and other topics. He also will provide time for our mutual questions and answers. See below for details.
NOTE: Our NAMI support groups will meet prior to the Forum and times are listed.
Our Educational Forum in November will be on Nov. 12. Look for details in a future email. We appreciate all who are supporting NAMI in our mission to provide education, support and advocacy for those experiencing mental illness challenges, as well as for their family members and friends.
St Johns Baptist Church
300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
NAMI-Charlotte Educational Forum
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Presenter: Robert (Bob) Ward, Attorney
Public Defender’s Office, Charlotte
Topic: “Getting Beyond the Suffering”
Learn about Mental Health Court,
Involuntary Commitment, etc.
Some Simple solutions and Opportunities
For mutual questions and answers.
Support Groups
Family Support Group Meeting–6:00 pm
Consumer Support Group Meeting–6:00 pm
(Meetings held prior to Educational Forum)
Family-To-Family (F2F) Classes
For more information or to register -
contact Michele Brown - 704-576-9452 ormichelebrown1941@gmail.com
For other NAMI information
Contact
NAMI-Charlotte - 704-333-8218 or www.nami-charlotte.org
The Family-To-Family course covers current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders. Included are communication and problem-solving techniques, coping mechanisms and self-care skills needed to deal with your loved one's mental illness as well as its impact on the family.
This class will meet once a week and is structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serous mental illness while maintaining their own well being. The course it taught by a trained NAMI family member volunteer who knows what it's like to have a loved one struggling with a brain disorder.
Class Begins: October 1, 2013 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: VA Outpatient Clinic
8601 University East Drive, Charlotte, NC 28213
Map @ http://goo.gl/maps/fwFme
Register to: Beverly Corpening
Email Address: bevey4@gmail.com
Phone #: 704-493-8520
For Information: Michele Brown, NAMI-Charlotte
Family Educator/Coordinator704-576-9452
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JAM for CAM - Benefit Concert - Saturday, September 7 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sarah Schaffer and The Clanton Road Band are rambling into the North Carolina Music Factory to support NAMI. The show is free to the public and you are invited to show up and spread the word. The NC Music Factory is located at 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte, 28206. Detailed directions are available on their website - ncmusicfactory.com
Donation proceeds will provide education and support right here in Charlotte. Music inspires us all and what better way to celebrate life and collaborate for a great cause!
More details @ https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9x_cBOetRFOeENzWmctQXpjUlU/edit?usp=sharing
