Family to Family is Coming!
January 9, 2020Registration is Required. Tuesday, February 4 – Tuesday, March 24 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm WHAT IS NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY? NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-class education program for family members of adults living with mental illness. In this program the term family is viewed from a broad perspective to include parents, siblings, spouses, adult sons more »
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January 2, 2020In Our Own Voice (IOOV) Presenters Needed! January 25, 2020 Raleigh, NC Would you like to tell your story from dark days to recovery? In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a unique presentation that offers insight into the hope and recovery possible for people living with a mental illness. It runs for 90 minutes and more »
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January 23, 2020Thirteen teams have already signed up for NAMIWalks North Carolina! NAMIWalks North Carolina will be held Saturday, May the 16th, at beautiful Dorothea Dix Park. It’s never to early to start your efforts towards making this event the most impactful ever! Click below to register your team, or as an individual. You can also email more »
Read MoreCommunity Inclusion Program Adds Additional Class
NAMI NC’s training classes on how to form Community Inclusion (CI) programs was so successful we are adding another class. The CI program is important because studies have shown that many people living with mental illness need support to feel included in the community. Lack of inclusion contributes to feelings of isolation and hampers recovery. A more »
Read MoreDuke Women’s Basketball to hold Mental Wealth Day
Join us on Sunday, January 26th at Duke. The Blue Devils are hosting a “Mental Wealth Day” before and during their game against Georgia Tech. Tipoff is at 2pm. Besides great basketball, Duke will have a number of mental health activities including, BrainTap, Wellbeats, and Therapy Dogs. NAMI NC will be on hand to join in more »
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Save the date! This Valentine’s Day, NAMI NC will be holding a blood drive outside of our Raleigh office from 11-2pm. Watch your Tuesday Newsday for more information as the date approaches or e-mail events@naminc.orgfor more information.
Read MoreNC Division of MH/DD/SAS Hosts Series of Town Hall Meetings
January 19, 2020The NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services (MH/DD/SAS) is kicking off a series of Town Hall meetings around the state with Deputy Secretary Kody Kinsley. The purpose of the Town Hall meetings is to provide MH/DD/SAS consumers, families, providers, and advocates an opportunity to share their feedback and experiences with more »
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Night at the Hurricanes!
January 15, 2020Mental Health Awareness Night at the Hurricanes! The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting “Hockey Talks” night at their game against the Vegas Golden Knights at 7:30pm on January 31st at the PNC arena. This night is especially focused on encouraging conversations about mental health and reduce the stigmas associated with mental illness. Please plan on joining more »
Read MoreCommunity Inclusion Program Adds Additional Class
Community Inclusion Program Adds Additional Class NAMI NC’s training classes on how to form Community Inclusion (CI) programs was so successful we are adding another class. The CI program is important because studies have shown that many people living with mental illness need support to feel included in the community. Lack of inclusion contributes to more »
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