Tag: NAMI-NJ
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NAMI NJ holds art contest for mural at North Brunswick headquarters
The New Jersey headquarters of NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) needs a visual expression for a mural on the front wall entrance of the office, located at 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. Materials to complete the 8-foot by 11.5-foot mural will be supplied by NAMI NJ. The visual portion must be in color…
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East Brunswick Library, NAMI will offer mental health program
The East Brunswick Public Library is teaming up with NAMI New Jersey (National Alliance on Mental Health) to offer the “In Our Own Voice” program at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick. Developed by NAMI-NJ, this program features individuals with various mental health conditions giving presentations…
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Associate director of NAMI NJ now focused on LGBTQ+ rights in South Asian communities
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The associate director of NAMI New Jersey (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has moved on from her position. During her 18 years of service, Aruna Rao has been a mental health advocate, a trailblazer in cultural competency programming, and a respected leader in education and awareness efforts statewide, according to information provided…
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Registration open for NAMI NJ youth mental health conference
Registration is open for the NAMI NJ annual conference, 1 in 5: Youth Mental Health & Wellness, scheduled for Dec. 1 at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset. The National Alliance on Mental Illness will offer a panel discussion on youth mental health, a keynote presentation on leveraging emotional intelligence and culturally responsive practices for…
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Proposals sought by NAMI-NJ for Youth Mental Health & Wellness conference
The 2018 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) New Jersey State 33rd Conference “1 in 5: Youth Mental Health & Wellness” will be held on Dec. 1 at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset. The North Brunswick-based organization is seeking workshop proposals and poster proposals which explore a deeper understanding of how people, schools and organizations…
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SAMHAJ to hold annual picnic on Aug. 18 in Monroe
SAMHAJ (South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey) will hold its annual picnic from 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18 in Thompson Park, Picnic Grove 3B, Forsgate Drive, Monroe. SAMHAJ families, consumers and supporters are invited to attend. There will be food, entertainment and games for all ages. RSVP by Aug. 5. Community…
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Poet equates mother’s struggle with mental illness to the changing of the seasons
NORTH BRUNSWICK – It took many years for Maria del Carmen Rodriguez to realize what her mother was facing throughout her life. “When I noticed that my mother was struggling with mental illness, I did not know what to do with her and the whole situation. There was a point that I considered her wea’…
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Never ‘without a pen or piano,’ poetry contest winner shares struggles
EAST BRUNSWICK – Laurie Goldman is a musician who uses music as her therapy. “Playing the piano keeps me breathing. Because of that, I play open mics on a fairly regular basis. I usually perform during the week, as it is hard to find open mics on the weekends; however, one Friday night, about three months ago,…
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‘More Than Words’ by Laurie Goldman
“More Than Words” By Laurie Goldman I tried to make the piano scream last night. I struck the keys so hard, that I could feel my fingers bruising more and more, with each passing measure. In that moment, I don’t think I cared if they broke, because, I needed my song to be heard. Ironic…
