Tag: National Alliance on Mental Illness
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New executive director of NAMI NJ has experience counseling youth, adults
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Jersey (NAMI NJ), a leading voice on mental illness, announced that Meredith Masin Blount is the organization’s new executive director. “The Board of Directors is extremely pleased that their most highly rated candidate has accepted the position. She has many skills and brings a genuine enthusiasm and…
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Mental Health Awareness Forum Sept. 14
The Metuchen Edison Area Branch of the NAACP will present a “Mental Health Awareness Forum” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Avenue, Edison. Speakers will include Dr. Michele Reed, Family Medicine Physician and Author of the book “Mentally Fit Physically Strong,” and representatives from the National Alliance on…
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NAMIWalks 5K set for May 13
Registration is now open for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) “Building Better Lives” NAMIWalks New Jersey 2017 5K on May 13 at the boardwalk at Seaside Heights. The annual event will benefit those with mental illness and their families. Check in begins at 9 a.m., followed by the 5K at 10 a.m. NAMI-NJ is…
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Stigma-free atmosphere offered for those dealing with mental illness
The South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey (SAMHAJ) Central Jersey Support Group will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. on April 6 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130 north, North Brunswick. Any person dealing with a mental disorder(s), or their loved ones, are invited to attend a stigma-free atmosphere. For more information, email [email protected], call 732-940-0991…
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Support groups offered for those with mental illness
SAMHAJ (South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey) will hold a support group for those dealing with mental health disorders and their loved ones from 7-8:30 p.m. on March 2 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. Meet friends and family in a stigma-free atmosphere to feel connected and supported. SAMHAJ will also…
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Family-to-Family Education program begins March 14
The NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family-to-Family Education program will begin its next free, 12-week session from 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning March 14 at the NAMI NJ Office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. The course is taught by other family members who have received intense training. Instruction and course materials are provided free…
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Poetry contest focuses on coping mechanisms
The NAMI New Jersey (National Alliance on Mental Illness) fourth annual Dara Axelrod Expressive Arts Mental Health Poetry Contest 2017 will be held in honor of National Poetry Month in April and Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Participants should submit a poem that exhibits the process or processes he/she uses to help make it through tough…
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Forum will help teens ‘create healthy thoughts’
AACT-NOW (African American Community Takes New Outreach Worldwide) and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will present the new forum, “From Hopeless to Happy: Tips to Help Teens Create Healthy Thoughts” for teens and their parents from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 15 at NAMI-NJ, 1562 Route 130 north, North Brunswick. To reserve a…
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Presentation will help South Asians navigate mental health system
Parantap Pandya will present “Navigating the Mental Health System – A Presentation for South Asians” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. Topics will include the impact of culture on the patient-provider relationship, how to get your needs met, how to address poor service, how to present your situation to…
