Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
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Welcome to our special
Mental Health Awareness Month
E-news edition!
This edition highlights NAMI-NYS efforts to raise and support Mental Health Awareness Month, our upcoming events, a new MHAM focused NAMI-NYS Perspectives episode, NAMI-NYS affiliate updates and much more!
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI-NYS joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health.
Each year NAMI-NYS fights stigma, provides support, educates the public and advocates for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.
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Spread Mental Health Awareness with NAMI-NYS
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Kickoff Mental Health Awareness Month with NAMI-NYS
Join us tonight @ 8 pm for
NAMI IDOL
,
a night of karaoke fun,
register to receive our Zoom Link!
Together, we can create a safe and fun space to sing, dance and connect as we continue to practice social distancing!
Let's raise awareness and funds for mental health awareness!
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Support & Spread Mental Awareness
through artistic expression!
Join us Wednesday, May 6th, @ 7 pm
for
NAMI CAFE
,
a night of live performances!
Enjoy a variety of performers
from musicians to poets and much more...
our open mic to share your talents!
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Maintain Mental Wellness with NAMI-NYS & Greg Aidala!
Join us Thursday, May 7th, @ 2 pm
for a
Life Coaching Session
with Greg Aidala!
As we enter the zoom room,
Greg will speak to the participants
to gauge where they are at balance wise since the onset of the COVID-19.
From there, an engaging conversation
will take place where Greg will utilize his coaching skills and also, use motivational methods to encourage and
provide hope to participants.
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Celebrate & Spread
Mental Health Awareness
with your community & pets!
Join us Saturday, May 9th @ 11 am,
for our
Virtual Pet Parade,
fun for the whole family!
Share & enjoy
the wonderful healing powers of
all our favorite furry friends!
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Together, we can keep our
NAMI-NY family connected by providing insight, inspiration and most importantly hope.
The series features perspectives from a wide range of guests from our community including prominent figures,
NAMI-NYS leaders and general NAMI-NYS members.
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Join host Matthew Shapiro as he welcomes a wide array of guests who will provide their perspectives on persevering during these uncertain times as well as what’s keeping them entertained, physically active and mentally well.
Triumphing over adversity and complicated challenges is a hallmark of the NAMI-NYS family and
Perspectives
will also explore how to take lessons learned from previous challenges and apply them to our current situation, so we don’t just withstand the COVID-19 outbreak, but by learning from each other we become stronger because of it.
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NAMI-NYS Perspectives Episode 13
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For this special episode of
NAMI-NYS Perspectives,
NAMI-NYS's Community Education & Outreach Coordinator Kate Tortora and Communication Specialist Cassandra Farrugia discuss all the exciting activities NAMI-NYS has planned for Mental Health Awareness Month! Watch and learn how you can make a difference in your community!
Catch up on NAMI-NYS Perspectives
here
!
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NAMI-NYS May Event Calendar
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Stay tuned for more updates, events, social media challenges and much more!
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NAMI-NYS Weekly Virtual Programing
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Stay connected, register for our Virtual Programs!
Together, we can continue to support each other and our communities.
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NAMI-NYS Affiliate Programs & Events
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NAMI Queens/Long Island
WELLNESS STEP CHALLENGE
Join NAMI Queens/Long Island for their Virtual Wellness Challenge to Jones Beach!
This is a FUN & SAFE Wellness Activity!
Step, Ride, Bounce, Dance, Garden, Walk the Dog - it all translates to Steps!
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NAMI NYC Metro:
COVID-19 and Our Mental Health
How do we take care of our mental health when many of our coping mechanisms have been and may continue to be inaccessible?
Join NAMI NYC Metro live next Monday,
May 11 from 6 to 7pm ET via Zoom,
to address these questions.
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NAMI Day of Hope: Virtual Walks
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Event Date & Time:
Saturday, May 30 @ 11 am
Route Distance
NAMIWalks Your Way!
Location:
Virtual! Participate in NAMIWalks with your local NAMI Affiliate through social media and live feeds!
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Walk with
NAMI Rochester
Contact:
Alyssa Belasco, Development and Marketing Manager
585-423-1593
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Walk with
NAMI NYC Metro
Contact:
Sarah Sheahan
Director of Events &
Operation
212-684-3365 x 207
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Walk with
NAMI Westchester
Contact:
Marie Considine
Director of
Development
(914) 592-5458
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NAMI released the Spanish-language edition of the NAMI COVID-19 Information and Resources Guide, NAMI COVID-19 Información y Recursos.
This guide addresses frequently asked questions and lists resources available in Spanish.
NAMI understands the need for culturally relevant COVID-19-related information and resources for Hispanic and Latinx communities to help support themselves and their loved ones. We recognize that vulnerable communities and those experiencing mental health conditions face additional challenges associated with COVID-19, such as social isolation and difficulty accessing treatment. The guide features a variety of topics related to mental health and COVID-19, including managing anxiety, finding online communities, getting affordable services, and more.
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A Parks and Recreation Special Highlights NAMI Resources & Support
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Yesterday, April 30
th
, fans of the sitcom “Parks and Recreation” were treated to a reunion special in support of the charity Feeding America. The special saw the main cast members connecting via social media, including some special cameos from beloved supporting characters such as Paul Rudd.
The show addressed the need to connect in order to stay mentally healthy while remaining physically safe, and at the end of the show, star Amy Poehler emphasized the point and referenced
NAMI
as a resource for support during this difficult time.
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We encourage everyone to continue practicing social distancing and other lifesaving preventive measures. And please continue reaching out and finding ways to engage with your loved ones, support systems and community members. Remember you are not alone,
NAMI-NYS and other mental health services and resources are available.
We will continue to provide numerous updated resources, information and tools to help ensure that everyone is addressing their mental health needs as we cope with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more on
NAMI-NYS COVID-19 Resource page
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NYS Emotional Helpline:
1-844-863-9314
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NAMI-NYS Temporary Helpline:
518-248-7634
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Please note that if you are in a crisis please text the word "NAMI" to
741-741,
The Crisis Text Line
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NAMI NYC Metro Helpline:
212-684-3264
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Thank you for reading! If you have questions or concerns,
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