DECEMBER 2018 Parents Together Monday, January 7, 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 ledContinue reading Upcoming Events
You’re Invited! So Save the Date
OCTOBER 2018 Mark your calendars for the Annual Membership Meeting, scheduled to take place on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the NEW Center. Traditional membership meeting activities — presentation of awards, election of officers and other board members — are on the agenda. The meeting will also double as anContinue reading You’re Invited! So Save the Date
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Parents Together Monday, November 5, 2018, 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 trainedContinue reading Upcoming Events
NAMIWalks 2018: Start Preparing Now
July 2018 By Lois Maharg What goes around comes around, and here it comes again: our annual NAMIWalks fundraiser, a 5K walk around Detroit’s Belle Isle Park scheduled this year for Saturday, Sept. 22. By participating, you’ll contribute to the advocacy, education and support work NAMI does and have fun chatting with other NAMI supportersContinue reading NAMIWalks 2018: Start Preparing Now
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Family Education Workshop October 3, 2018, 6–8 p.m. U-M Depression Center, 4250 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 The University of Michigan Depression Center will host this educational workshop about depression in the Garden Level Conference Room, Room B1742. Register here. And don’t miss these items: Now is the time to enroll in the Peer-to-PeerContinue reading Upcoming Events
NAMI Washtenaw Stepping Out to Host Gala Affair
April 2018 By Lois Maharg Date: Sunday, May 6, 6–9 p.m. Location: Portage Yacht Club, 8930 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Pinckney, MI 48169 Tickets: $100, click here to purchase Dust off your party shoes, take out your fancy clothes. NAMI Washtenaw is gearing up to host a Lifesavers Gala, venturing into uncharted territory. “This is ourContinue reading NAMI Washtenaw Stepping Out to Host Gala Affair
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Community Mental Health Advisory Committee April 30, 5–6 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, Atrium A & B Conference Rooms, Chelsea, MI This newly formed committee will make recommendations on how to use funds to promote mental health in Washtenaw County following the mental health-public safety millage passed in November. Everyone is invited to attend andContinue reading Upcoming Events
State Conference to Offer Mix of Education and Recreation
By Lois Maharg March 2018 Integrated healthcare is praised by health professionals but not widely practiced. So NAMI Michigan has chosen it as the theme of its 2018 Annual State Conference. Integrated care involves the systematic coordination of mental health, substance abuse, and primary care services, and collaboration among health professionals. Gubernatorial candidates and officialsContinue reading State Conference to Offer Mix of Education and Recreation
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NAMI Michigan Honors Black-Tie Gala March 17, 2018, Ypsilanti, Michigan Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, awards, and entertainment at The Ann Arbor Marriott in Ypsilanti, 1275 S. Huron St. This event will honor individuals and organizations working to improve the lives of people with mental illness. Info and tickets: namimi.org/honors. NAMI Michigan Signature ProgramContinue reading Upcoming Events