eNews for June 12, 2018

Find your local NAMI Affiliate Find a local Support Group Find a local Education Class

To DONATE to NAMI Connecticut, please CLICK HERE

If you have any questions or want to provide us with feedback, please email: tburr@namict.org

To view this email in your BROWSER, please CLICK HERE

Thanks To Everyone Who Volunteered, Donated and Raised Funds During the 2018 Walk Season!

Walk season is not over yet! There is still time to DONATE!

It's not too late to donate or turn in cash or check donations. Online donations can be made through June 19th.

We are just $27,412 from our $170,000 fundraising goal and together we can get there - send one more fundraising note!

*If you were unable to make it on Walk day and you are still holding on to cash or checks, please mail them to the state office OR stop in to drop off and say hello!

IS NEXT WEEK!

THE NAMI CONNECTICUT ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD JUNE 19th, 5:30PM, IN HAMDEN, CT

Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and free parking! Speaker: Dr. Robert Plant, Beacon Health Options -"High Need Intensive Care Management Program—Experiences & Results."

NAMI Releases New Crisis Guide

"Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide for Those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency" (Crisis Guide) provides important, potentially life-saving information for people experiencing mental health crises and their loved ones. This guide outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs that a crisis is emerging, strategies to help de-escalate a crisis, available resources and so much more.

Download the Guide

PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTED DATES!

NAMI Connecticut is pleased to announce *FREE* Family Member Support Group Facilitator Training, including training for co-occurring opioid use.

To be held FRIDAY & SATURDAY, June 22nd & 23rd, in Litchfield.

For more information, please click HERE

NAMI Connecticut is offering a FREE Young Adult Connection Group Facilitator training for emerging adults (ages 18-29) who are in recovery from a mental health condition.

The training will be held on August 14, from 9AM-4:30PM, at the United Way of Connecticut, 1344 Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Please note, registration is required, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NAMIYACC

CTrail is Inaccessible to People with Mobility Disabilities

JOIN A PROTEST!

Make Your Voice Heard: Let the Governor, Lt. Governor and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) know that people with mobility disabilities cannot wait until November for accessible restrooms on the new rail line.

When: Friday, June 15, 11:45 a.m.

Where: Great Hall, Union Station, Hartford

DRCT is HIRING!!!

Disability Rights Connecticut is hiring advocates to focus on Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, and Information and Referral/Intake.

For more information, please click the links below:

Advocate Information and Referral/Intake Job Description

Advocate Developmental Disabilities Job Description

Advocate Mental Health Job Description

The Connecticut Psychological Association in collaboration with the Woodbridge Human Services Commission and the Woodbridge Town Library Film Series Proudly Present:

"That Way Madness Lies"
Thursday, June 14th
7-9:30pm
Amity High School - Lecture Hall

"That Way Madness Lies" is an award winning documentary by Yale Film Professor Sandra Luckow. The film tells the powerful story about a man with schizophrenia and his journey in the mental health system. Please join us for a free showing of the film followed by a discussion with panelists.

Ending the Silence Program Evaluation

We thought you might find this paper of interest--and perhaps even useful when promoting the Ending the Silence program in your local school districts. Read More

Caring for the ones who care. To be held June 23rd - 30th, in Carlos Paz, Argentina. An unprecedented blend of continuing education with cultural travel.

It is no longer “either/or” because now, it all comes together. Join us to safely embark on your pathway of professional growth (16.5 CEUs) while at the same time, exploring a wondrous multi-faceted South American culture.

Millie Grenough from Yale University and New Haven will be a guest speaker for the opening session and will co-facilitate the mindfulness workshop.

NAMI CT is supporting the conference and Kate Matthias, NAMI Connecticut Executive Director noted: "This kind of event is so important; it brings together providers from different cultures and training who can exchange knowledge and skills regarding mental health in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Those who attend will undoubtedly leave having had a very enriching experience."

New to Medicare - Understanding Your Medicare Benefits and Options. This engaging presentation will cover: Transitioning to Medicare, Medicare Enrollment Periods, Traditional Medicare (Parts A and B), Medicare Supplement Insurance (aka MediGap), Medicare Part C, Medicare Part D (Prescription Drugs), the “Donut Hole”, and MORE!

To be held: Thursday, June 14th, 1:15pm, in Torrington

Brought to you by NAMI Connecticut, and the CT Area Agencies on Aging, CHOICES, and SHIP. Funding is provided in part or in full through a grant from the Administration for Community Living.

NEW NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group in New London!

What is the NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Program?

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. NAMI Connection groups are:

• Free and confidential
• Held weekly for 90 minutes
• Designed to connect, encourage, and support participants using a structured support group model
• Led by trained facilitators living in recovery themselves

NAMI Connection Support Group in New London
Location: New London Public Library - Community Room (Lower Level)
63 Huntington Street, New London
BEGINS w/1ST MEETING: May 9th, 2018
2nd Wednesday of the month 5:30–7:00 p.m.
More information: Don at (860) 882-0236 ext. 29 or recovery@namict.org
Parking: In the back of the building or on the street

Announcing NAMI Young Adult Connection Groups! In Hartford, Manchester, Mansfield, and West Hartford.

Sometimes support is important for someone dealing with mental health challenges, especially peer support from other young adults. That’s what the NAMI Young Adult Connection groups are all about. The groups were developed by young adults for young adults. They are run by young adults who have been trained in the support group model. The groups are designed to help young adults stay positive, healthy and reach their goals through peer support and community sharing. You can drop in and talk about what’s on your mind and meet other young adults who have or are going through many of the same experiences you are.

CLICK the links below for more details:

Hartford Group, Manchester Group, Mansfield Group, West Hartford Group

*NEW* NAMI Family Support Group Starting in Cheshire

NAMI Connecticut will offer a NEW NAMI Family Support Group for individuals living with a loved one with a mental health issue. It will be held on the third Thursday of the month, starting on April 19th, 2018, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, at the White Oak Baptist Church, in Cheshire.

NAMI Family Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. In NAMI Family Support Groups, families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental health challenges.

For more information, please click HERE

ALSO, Announcing a NEW NAMI Family Support Group in SPANISH, meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 6:00–7:30 p.m., in WATERBURY!

Nuevo Grupo de Apoyo para las Familias de NAMI en Español - WATERBURY

NAMI Connecticut will offer a NEW NAMI Family Support Group in Spanish for individuals living with a loved one with mental health challenges.

Flyer en Español Flyer in English

Announcing a FREE education-based discussion support group for families and individuals impacted by Opioid use. To be held Tuesdays, from 5:45 - 6:45 PM, at Catholic Charities, 13 Wolcott Street. Waterbury, CT.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a NAMI Support Group, and NOT group therapy!

This support group will provide support, education, and community for both those in recovery and their loved ones. There will also be time to discuss and process issues or concerns in each session.

For additional information please contact Paul Brainerd at 860-882-8674 or pbrainerd@namict.org

For a flyer suitable for printing, posting, or passing along, please CLICK HERE

NAMI Southwest will offer 2 *NEW* NAMI CAN (Child & Adolescent Network) Support Groups, in DARIEN & New Canaan!

Raising a child with mental health challenges can be stressful, exhausting, and lonely.

NAMI CAN (Child & Adolescent Network) provides support for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents, under age 18, with behavioral, emotional and mental health concerns.

The group is FREE, confidential, safe and led by trained volunteer facilitators with lived experience. Parents and caregivers may speak freely and be understood without embarrassment or the fear of being judged or treated differently. READ MORE

Other Upcoming events:

Even though May as Mental Health Awareness Month is now over, there are still many different events being held throughout the state of Connecticut. To see the list, please visit our website! CLICK HERE - THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

For more information on the above, please click on the event. For more information on NAMI Connecticut classes, please visit our EVENT CALENDAR.

MHITM_Graphic

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE MEDIA

This edition of NAMI Connecticut's "Mental Health in the Media" features articles about:

and MUCH MORE!

Research_Studies_Graphic Research Studies

NAMI Connecticut helps promote mental health research by promoting research studies hosted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the University of Connecticut, Yale University, and others.

We are pleased to announce 3 *NEW* Research Studies:

For more information, as well as a complete list of Research Studies, please CLICK HERE.