QUIZ NIGHT When: Dec 23, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) This is just for fun, we are so excited that CJ has stepped in as QUIZMASTER to get us all in the Holiday Spirit (and beyond)… Inaugural Quiz night is upon us. Register by December 22nd at...
NAMI’s Guide for NAVIGATING a MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS Do you know what to do and how to help when someone experiences a mental health crisis? As with any illness, when a mental health crisis presents itself, it is helpful to know what to do quickly to get the help you...
Remember our 7th Annual Walk Season is Coming to the End You STILL HAVE TIME to make a difference. We hate to see it go, but this year’s walk is almost over. We are at 88% of our goal, and while we are extremely grateful for getting this far, we would be...
Front Line Wellness – First Responders Mental Health Presented by NAMI.ORG Frontline professionals face many challenges in their day-to-day work life. From the pressure of making sure people get the help and care they need to working long shifts — health care and public safety are stressful fields of work....
Suicide Prevention Line Approval – Means a Call To Action for YOU! Advancing 9-8-8 can’t wait. This easy-to-access, nationwide 3-digit emergency number (9-8-8) will help people in a mental health crisis.* And it’s close to becoming a reality. The Federal Communications Commission unanimously voted in July to designate 9-8-8 as...
Can You Prevent Suicide in Somone Close to You? “With 45,000 suicide deaths in the U.S. in 2016,1 someone has to do something. Robert C. Smith M.D. Patient Zero You Can Prevent Suicide in Someone Close to You How you, as in individual, can save valuable lives. Posted Aug 01, 2020...
Managing Anxiety: Becoming Aware of What I Can Control After years of suffering from frequent and sometimes paralyzing panic attacks and anxiety, I had come to a point where I finally felt (mostly) at peace. That is, until life changed abruptly with the coronavirus pandemic. I built a small home...
NAMI’s Statement On Recent Racist Incidents And Mental Health Resources For African Americans 5/29/2020 CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health:...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Subscribe to our social media channels to keep up with all the events this month. Due to the pandemic, we are exclusively available online. We are hosting webinars and information sessions to educate, advocate and support our community. We remain committed to our mission...
NAMI Piedmont Tri-County FREE Support Groups Are Now Online NAMI’s support groups provide a confidential and safe space for families, caregivers, and individuals affected by mental illness, to be heard and to receive the support they deserve. Click here: Find the group that works for you. Zoom Meetings usually last...