Enhancing the Lives of Those Affected by Mental Illness
Vision Statement
To be the leading voice in creating a compassionate society where mental illness bears no stigma and individuals and families have opportunities for recovery.
Eric Welch Co-Creator/Marketing & Communications Coordinator
NAMI at Home #46 | November 17, 2022
NAMI At Home Live:
"What is a Peer Warm Line and Mental Health Screening?" with Ben Harrington
Monday, Nov. 21 | Presented by NAMI Tennessee
Join us Monday, November 21 at 2PM CT/3PM ET for a discussion on "What is a Peer Warm Line and Mental Health Screening?" with Ben Harrington, Executive Director of Mental Health Association of East Tennessee.
Hosted by Gabe Howard (Speaker, author, & podcast host).
We are thrilled to announce our 2023 NAMI Tennessee Vision of Hope award winners. Save the date for the event. Visit the link below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Did you know that NAMI Tennessee reaches thousands of Tennesseans through support groups throughout the state? Learn more about this and other 2022 highlights in our newly released annual report.
The Most Difficult Time of The Year: Mental Health During the Holidays
NAMI - How do you handle so many movies and ads broadcasting family and togetherness if you’ve lost a loved one or you feel all alone during the holidays?
Mental Health Is Biggest Health Concern in US Says Surgeon General
Bloomberg - Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General, says the mental health crisis is the biggest concern facing the country because it impacts so many people and different facets of life.
'West Wing' Cast to Join Surgeon General, Sec. Becerra, Ambassador Rice for Virtual Mental Health Event
On Thursday, the cast of The West Wing will join top-ranking government officials to shine a light on the mental and behavioral health crises needing our attention.
The NAMI Basics classes are six session workshops for parents, caregivers and foster parents of children and adolescents with a mental illness. Contact Loretta at 731-613-5294
NAMI Basics
Program Leader Training
January 13-15, 2023
Join us and learn how to teach parents and caregivers the NAMI Basics classes to other parents
and caregivers of children and adolescents with a mental health condition.
Share your life journey and learn how to teach the BRIDGES class and facilitate BRIDGES support groups. This class and support group teaches persons about mental health conditions and how to cope.
An eight week workshop program for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of those with a mental illness. Contact Kathy at 865-466-1234.
With Hope in Mind
Support Group Facilitator Training
January 27th - 28th, 2023
Pay it forward as you advocate for others by becoming a volunteer support group facilitator. If you have experienced mental health conditions & co-occurring disorders, we need your help!
An eight week workshop program for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of those with a mental illness. In-Person in Franklin, Williamson - Maury County. Contact Dick at 615-594-4641 or Lisa at 815-354-8927.
For information on the National Alliance on Mental Illness and efforts to raise awareness, build advocacy, and provide support and education across the U.S.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |988 or 1-800-273-8255 TALK (For TTY Hearing and Speech Impaired: 1-800-799-4889)
Disclaimer: NAMI Tennessee relies on third parties for content shared in this newsletter. We are sharing information during this crisis about existing resources and are unable to recommend websites, apps, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned in this newsletter. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.
Watch for future issues for information on a wide range of topics designed to promote good mental health delivered to you by NAMI at Home from NAMI Tennessee.
