News You Can Use
from NAMI Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Psychiatric Rehabilitation Collaborative (MassPRC) Caregiver Training |
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This training will provide an overview of the current state of caregiving in the United States. We will discuss the challenges that we face in caregiving, and how we deal with chronic stress and trauma in our work and in our families. We explore how our organizations can adapt to better serve our needs as caregivers, so that we can better care for our patients, individuals using services, and loved ones. We will discuss our experiences as caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and consider how our experiences can inform the future of caregiving. We will reflect on how our society often fails to invest in caregiving, and brainstorm how to build a culture that recognizes the value of caregiving. This training will be of particular interest for those in direct care roles and nurses.
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NAMI Mass is hiring for new positions! |
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NAMI Mass is hiring a Senior Program Manager for our Community Education & Outreach department!
Position Summary: The Senior Program Manager for Community Education & Outreach is responsible for managing the daily operations of NAMI Mass educational programming in the department. This programming focuses on decreasing stigma and increasing understanding and awareness about mental health conditions in communities across the state, including K-12 schools, colleges and universities, workplaces, faith groups, community organizations, and more. This position will be responsible for coordinating more than 300 educational presentations each year, managing volunteer schedules, communicating with venues, assisting with volunteer training, promoting the programs, and delivering presentations. This position reports to the Division Director of Community Education & Outreach and works closely with all members of the Community Education & Outreach team. View the Senior Program Manager, Community Education & Outreach description.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position along with your resume and contact information for 3 professional references to Michelle Ward [email protected] and Kyrie Mohammed at [email protected].
NAMI Mass does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
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NAMI Mass is hiring a Senior Policy Manager!
Position Summary: The Senior Policy Manager is a management level position and reports to the Executive Director. This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating NAMI Mass’ statewide policy and advocacy work including providing critical policy research, analysis and recommendations on key issue areas and policy priorities, coordinating the implementation of NAMI Mass’ policy/advocacy agenda in collaboration with the Executive Director, lobbyist, designated board and staff members and affiliate policy leads, and facilitating NAMI Mass in playing its role as a thought leader on mental health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. View the Senior Policy Manager description here!
To Apply: Please send a pdf cover letter, resume, analytical writing sample, and contact information for 3 professional references to Tracey Schear, Interim Executive Director at [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Last date to apply is December 3, 2021. For questions, please email Ms. Schear.
NAMI Mass does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
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Upcoming Training for Speakers: In Our Own Voice and Family Perspective Speakers |
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NAMI Mass is excited to be offering trainings in for new speakers who are interested in sharing their personal stories. Unfortunately, we have to reschedule our November trainings, but we are excited to offer multiple trainings in the new year.
All presenters are paid a stipend for each presentation along with a travel reimbursement for in-person presentations. All presentations are currently being offered virtually and in-person.
All interested applicants, must fill out an application, complete an interview, and attend a pre-training session. To apply, please complete this application and email your completed application to Kyrie Mohammed at [email protected]. Interviews will be scheduled for applicants during November and December. If you have submitted an application and have not received a response, please expect to hear from us within the next week.
Saturday, January 22, 2022: training for Sharing Our Stories (SOS) - Family Perspective speakers
9 AM - 6 PM
In-person, NAMI Mass office in Woburn, MA
Sunday, January 23, 2022: training for In Our Own Voice (IOOV) speakers
9 AM - 6 PM
In-person, NAMI Mass office in Woburn, MA
Saturday, February 19, 2022: training for In Our Own Voice (IOOV) speakers
9 AM - 6 PM
In-person, NAMI Mass office in Woburn, MA
Sunday, February 20, 2022: training for Sharing Our Stories (SOS) - Family Perspective speakers
9 AM - 6 PM
In-person, NAMI Mass office in Woburn, MA
In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a powerful presentation that aims to change attitudes, assumptions, and stereotypes about people living with mental health conditions. Two trained presenters with lived experience of a mental health condition talk openly about their experiences and how they have found pathways to hope and healing. Audience members have the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about mental health, and challenge misconceptions. We are specifically looking for presenters who are willing to present in-person and have availability during the day Monday-Friday. We are also especially interested in presenters who would like to speak to police officers, workplace audiences, K-12 educators, and students.
Sharing Our Stories (SOS) is an impactful presentation delivered by two family members of people living with mental health conditions. Two trained presenters share their experiences as caregivers and supporters and their personal journeys. Audience members will have the chance to ask questions and engage in discussion with the speakers. We are specifically looking for presenters who are able to share their stories with police officers, educators, other parents, and workplace audiences and have availability during the day Monday-Friday.
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COVID-19 Vaccine in Massachusetts |
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NAMI Mass In Our Own Voice Presentations |
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NAMI Mass is excited to offer monthly virtual In Our Own Voice (IOOV) presentations that are open to the general public.
IOOV is a powerful presentation that aims to change attitudes, assumptions, and stereotypes about people living with mental health conditions. Two trained presenters with lived experience of a mental health condition will talk openly about their experiences and how they have found pathways to hope and healing. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about mental health, and challenge misconceptions.
Advance registration is required. We hope you’ll join us!
Thursday, December 9th
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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