FEBRUARY 2019
Resilience Rally
Friday, March 1, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Washtenaw Intermediate School District, 1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
This event, free of charge, is for early childhood professionals in Washtenaw County who want to learn to build resilience in young children and themselves. The rally will include positive, fun connection activities that teach self-care skills and how to manage one’s own emotions and help others manage theirs. Breakfast and lunch will be provided and CEUs, available. REGISTER NOW as registration closes Feb. 15.
Parents Together
Monday, March 4, 2019, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Washtenaw Intermediate School District, 1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Ongoing support group for parents or guardians of children who are currently exhibiting, or who have exhibited in the recent past, suicidal thoughts or behaviors. This free support group is led by trained NAMI volunteers and is a collaborative effort with several health organizations in Washtenaw County. The group meets on first Mondays of the month. Drop-ins are welcome and no registration is required.
Family-to-Family
Spring classes are set to begin next month. Ann Arbor classes start on Tuesday, March 12, and Wednesday, March 13. A Chelsea class starts on Thursday, March 14. For more information about this course for family members living in support of a loved one with a mental illness, including how to enroll, visit this page on our website.
Peer-to-Peer
A spring class in Chelsea begins on Thursday, March 21. Find information about this course for people living with a mental health condition, including how to enroll, at this location.
Advocacy Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 13, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
NEW Center
If you’re interested in how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect mental health and how NAMI Washtenaw might promote better mental health in children who experience traumatic events, join us for the next meeting of the Advocacy Committee. We’ll discuss the focus of our project, agencies we could partner with, the development of personal stories, and other steps leading to a community event where we educate the public and advocate for policies promoting better mental health.
2019 NAMI Michigan Honors Black-Tie Gala
Saturday, March 16, 5:30 p.m.
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
Join NAMI Michigan for this annual honors gala celebrating Michigan’s heroes of mental health. Tickets are $150 per person and include valet parking, hors d’oeuvres, cocktail hour with open bar, dinner, and live entertainment, in addition to the presentation of awards. There will also be a silent auction. For event details and to purchase tickets, visit https://namimi.org/events/nami-honors