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Upcoming Support Groups
Please join us for the following support groups these coming weeks: Family Support Group 5/31 NAMI Connection Peer-Run Support Group 6/2 Senior’s Mental Health Talk Group 6/8 NAMI Connection Peer-Run Support Group 6/9
NAMIWalks – Save The Date
Join the 21st Annual Walk For Awareness on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Long Leaf Park dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy. More details to follow.
Board Meeting Results – April 2023
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 NAMI Wilmington Chapter Public Board Meeting Present: Doug Engelman, Chuck Eldridge, Janis Eldridge, Bob Taglin, Virginia Goldrick, Jane Emmart and Marissa Button. Present via Zoom: Sue Howell and Alabama Stone —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Board meeting for the NAMI Wilmington Chapter was called to order by Doug Engelman, President at 7:00 pm. A quorum was established with five board members present. Old Business: A motion was made by Virginia [...]
Nami Wilmington Members of the Quarter
Life Changing Impact on NAMI and Beyond Paul and Laura Bobotas Laura and Paul Bobotas have been making a life-changing impact on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wilmington since they joined in June 2016. They quickly became dedicated members, attending the Family to Family and Family Support groups. When the moderators of these groups faced health issues, Laura and Paul stepped up to ensure that these vital [...]
NAMI NC News
Board Meeting Results – May 2023
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 NAMI Wilmington Chapter Public Board Meeting Present: Doug Engelman, Chuck Eldridge, Bob Taglin, Virginia Goldrick. Viia Zoom: Sue Howell, Alabama Stone, Kim Palmer, Ed Palmer, Kay Sargent and Janis Eldridge —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Board meeting for the NAMI Wilmington Chapter was called to order by Doug Engelman, President at 7:00 pm. A quorum was established with five board members present. Old Business: A motion was made by Virginia [...]
NAMI NC Staff, Board Members, and Peers Attended NAMICon 2023
A collection of NAMI NC staff, board members, and peer leaders traveled to Minneapolis last week to attend NAMICon 2023. The conference welcomed hundreds of NAMI staff, board members, program leaders, peers, and healthcare professionals to hear inspiring stories of recovery, innovations in mental health research, and new ideas for affiliate management. Keynote speakers Kenneth Cole, Carmela Wallace and Percy "Master P" Miller shared their connections to mental health and how [...]
The Case for Mattering
What does it mean to matter? Why is it something we all need? Director of Community Inclusion Kim Saffran explores the fundamental human desire to feel worthwhile, and why we all have a chance to experience belonging. Read her latest blog article for more.
Hundreds of Thousands Have Lost Medicaid Coverage Since Pandemic Protections Expired
In recent weeks, hundreds of thousands of low-income Americans have lost Medicaid coverage as part of the unwinding of a pandemic-era policy that prohibited states from removing people from the program. A large number of these removals have been prompted by procedural issues, such as not returning paperwork to prove eligibility, which may mean that people are losing Medicaid that would otherwise qualify for it. Read more on this situation.
Upcoming Events and Classes
HYBRID CLASSES (Offered In-Person, but with a Virtual Option): NAMI Basics, for the caregivers and support systems of children with mental health conditions, will soon be offered by NAMI Wake County in a hybrid format. Please click here to access our calendar. VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP AND CLASS OPTIONS: Several NC affiliates are offering virtual support groups and classes. Please click here to access descriptions and a listing of available programs. PEER [...]
Take Action By Showing Your Support For More Mental Health Professionals
More than 160 million Americans live in a mental health provider shortage area, and over half of U.S. counties have no psychiatrists. This means that despite a growing demand for mental health services, many people are still unable to access the help they need. Without an adequate workforce of culturally competent providers, people with mental illness struggle to access needed care in their community, facing months-long waitlists to schedule an appointment, [...]
Upcoming Events and Classes
HYBRID CLASSES (Offered In-Person, but with a Virtual Option): NAMI [...]
