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NAMI CC
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide help and hope to families and individuals affected by mental illnesses (brain disorders) through support, education, and advocacy.
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Phil Wilkin
President open Vice President Ruth Franke
Treasurer
Carol Parobek
Secretary
Dr. Meera Rastogi, Ph.D.
Mike Brown
Emily Mather
Drew Hall
4030 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road, Suite 201
Cincinnati, OH 45255 513-528-5500
NAMI Ohio
Terry Russell Executive Director
1225 Dublin Road, Suite.125 Columbus, OH 43215 800-686-2646
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NAMI National
Kevin B. Sulllivan, J.D.
President
Mke Fitzpatrick,
Executive Director
3803 N. Fairfax Drive Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203 800-950-6264
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NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI Clermont County
NAMI is the
largest grassroots
mental health
organization
dedicated to
improving the lives
of persons living
with serious
mental illness and
their families. |
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August Meeting
August 19, 2013
WALK Kick-Off Event
Family to Family reunion
Peer to Peer reunion
Free food and prizes to all that register.
Call the office and RSVP today!!!
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September Meeting
September 16, 2013
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
John Hawkins, MD
Lindner Center of Hope
6:30 pm Support Group
7:30 pm Speaker and Discission
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October Meeting
October 21, 2013
Setting Boundaries with your loved one
Betsey Gibson, Psy D
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
6:30 pm Support Group
7:30 pm Speaker and Discission
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Greetings!
Nine weeks away from something big. You might be asking yourself what that could be. How about a hint: It is the biggest fundraiser for NAMI Clermont County. While you are mulling that over, consider a few statistics:
- One in every four adults experiences a mental health disorder in a given year
- In the US, Canada and Western Europe, mental illness accounts for 25% of all disability, compared to heart disease (5%) and cancer (3%)
- In any given day, 240,000 people with mental illness are homeless
- Over 50% of students with mental illness drop out of high school
- People suffering from severe mental illness die 20-25 years earlier than the general population
- The economic impact of mental illness in the US is estimated to be $79 billion dollars annually
The answer: NAMI Clermont County WALK.
I hope you will join us for the WALK Kick-Off Event on August 19 and learn how important you are in fighting stigma, raising awareness and raising money for NAMI Clermont County.
One person can make a difference. Many people standing together can change the world!
Amy Foley NAMI Clermont County Executive Director
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NAMI-CC Monthly Support Group
and Educational Meeting
Please join us for the NAMI Clermont County WALK Kick-Off
Monday, August 19, 2013 * 6:30 PM
Union Township Civic Center
Queen City Room A (lower level)
4350 Aicholtz Road
Cincinnati, OH 45245
Presenter: Deborah K. Spradlin
Director of Behavioral Health Services
Mercy Health Clermont Hospital
Join us for food and fun as we Kick-Off the NAMI Clermont County Wellness Walk. Visit with friends from past NAMI Classes, or learn about upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer classes.
Hear Guest Speaker Deborah Spradlin talk about the hospital's role in the county and exciting updates to the Behavioral Health Floor. Meet staff from the hospital in a relaxed atmosphere and discuss mental health issues in the county. Learn about Continuity of Care and what this means to those living with a mental illness.
Free Food and Drinks!!
Pick up your NAMI Wellness Walk Packet and start forming your teams!!
Bring a friend, family member, faith leader, or veteran.
Sign up for the WALK. Create your team. Become a sponsor.
RSVP to 528-5500 or email your name and number of attendees to: afoley@nami-cc.org
Free dinner to all that register.
Fun! Fun! Fun!
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Kroger Card Fundraising
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Please help us raise money without spending another dime or changing your habits. The Kroger Card Fundraising program helps us raise hundreds of dollars each month. It is easy to do and only takes a few minutes to sign up. Follow these easy instructions and help NAMI Clermont County. If you registered your card last year and did not renew during the month of April, you must renew your designation of NAMI Clermont County as your community rewards designee.
Take the time right now to follow these easy steps and register your card.
Step 1: Go to your local Kroger Store's Customer Service Desk and
Request a Kroger Plus Card if you don't already have one.
Step 2: You must first register your card, then you will create an account. Register: Your Kroger Plus Card
Go online: www.kroger.com
Go to: Create an Account - follow the prompts
Step 3: Then on: www.kroger.com
Go to: My Account
Community Rewards
Edit Community Reward Program Information
Type in:82659 - NAMI-CC's Group Number
Click: Search
Click: "○" next to NAMI Clermont County
Click: "Save Changes"
* Having difficulty accomplishing this?
Call: 1.866.221.4141 - select menu option "5"
Speak with a Kroger Customer Service Representative to obtain assistance
RE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED YEARLY
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Volunteer Opportunities at NAMI-Clermont County
Health Fairs
We need volunteers to represent our organization at health and community fairs which are held throughout the year in Clermont County. Time and days vary and we can work around your schedule. Help us spread the message of help and hope.
Teachers
Have you taken a NAMI course? Are you willing to share what you have learned, learn a bit more and give back to the community? Help others help themselves by becoming a teacher. Teachers are needed for all classes with a special need for Family to Family teachers. Please consider help others by becoming a teacher this year. Training is in Spring 2013.
Monthly Meeting Assistant
Help greet new attendees. Introduce them to NAMI Clermont County and the classes we offer. Assist with registration and CEU certificates at the end of the monthly presentation.
We are excited about our future and if you want to help, please contact Amy Foley, Executive Director of NAMI-CC at 513-528-5500. |
NAMI Peer-to-Peer 10 Week Class is for people diagnosed with a mental illness such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other disorder and are interested in achieving and maintaining wellness. It is taught by NAMI mentors/peers who have worked toward a level of recovery in their own lives. There is NO COST to Peer-to-Peer participants. Learn more here: Peer to Peer. Classes start Fall 2013 Dates: September 10, 2013 Through: November 12, 2013 Place: HOPE Community Center (Formerly Phoenix Place) Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm . Register for the Peer to Peer class by calling the NAMI-CC office at 513-528-5500.
NAMI Family to Family 12 Week Course for families who have a loved one diagnosed with a mental illness. Knowledge and understanding of mental illness can help bring families closer. The Course provides insights into, and resolution of, the concerns experienced by families and friends as the strive to cope with the realities of mental illness. The course is taught by trained NAMI Volunteers who are caregivers themselves.Learn more here: Family to Family. Classes start Fall 2013 Place and Time: TBD Please call the NAMI office to register: 513-528-5500
NAMI Connections Support Group is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding. Meetings are held w eekly on Sunday night and all who are diagnosed with a mental illness are invited to attend. No registration is necessary. Learn more: Connections. Meeting every Sunday night Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Place: Child Focus Training Center Address: 551 Cincinnati-Batavia Pike Cincinnati (Eastgate), Ohio 45244 Please pass this information on to a family in need of support. Our best referral source is you!
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
PLEASE JOIN NAMI CLERMONT COUNTY!
Our mission is to offer help and hope to families and individuals affected by mental illness (brain disorder) through support, education, and advocacy.
Name _________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________
E-mail _________________________________________________
Membership Subscription Rates:
___ $35/year Individual/Family
___ $75/year Professional/Organizations
___ Any Amount Open Door Membership
$________
Membership includes subscriptions to:
The NAMI-Clermont County News
The NAMI-Ohio Newsbriefs
The NAMI National Advocate Monthly programs/meetings are held every 3rd Monday unless otherwise noted.
6:30 PM: Caring & Sharing Support Group
7:30 PM: Educational Speaker at the address below
Address for programs/meetings is: Union Township Civic Center
4350 Aicholtz Road
Queen City Room A
Cincinnati, OH 45245
Office address: NAMI CLERMONT COUNTY *
4030 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road Suite 201 Cincinnati, OH 45255
PHONE: 513-528-5500
Email: info@nami-cc.org
Website: www.nami-cc.org |
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