What’s “new at NAMI NH” Newsletter
April 2007
News to distribute and share with your groups and classes
Please share these updates with your support group and classes.
Upcoming Events-
**April 18- 2007 Walk Introduction Meeting, 5:00 at the NAMI NH office- anyone interested in learning more about the walk for 2007 please rsvp to Acarbonneau@naminh.org or 225-5359 x 25
**May 9- NAMI NH Leadership Award Dinner- Capitol Center for the Arts (more info to come)
**May 19- Affiliate Leader/Teacher Semi-Annual Meeting
9-1:30. Note: New Location- Dartmouth Hitchcock 253 Pleasant St., Concord, NH
Please RSVP for Lunch Count
NAMI NH teachers, Affiliate Leaders and interested Affiliate members are invited.
“Show and Tell” will be the main feature of this meeting. Teachers and Leaders are encouraged to bring their ideas and questions to share with the group.
Invitations have been sent; if you have not received one please contact me.
**June 14- Annual Awards Dinner- Bedford Village Inn, Bedford NH
NH’s Children’s Mental Health Focus Groups.
Please share this information with families of youth.
NAMI NH in partnership with the Endowment for Health will host these focus groups for parents/caregivers of children or adolescents (up to 21yrs) who are currently receiving mental health services. Participants will be asked to provide feedback on their experiences. The Endowment has identified Children’s Mental Health as a priority, and are seeking family input to determine how to leverage for the greatest change.
Pre-registration is required. $25.00 stipend will be given to each family. Contact Claudia at cferber@naminh.org or 225-5359.
The scheduled meetings are:
Portsmouth Tuesday, April 24 Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Avenue
Lebanon Thursday, April 26 Lebanon Public Library, 9 East Park Street
Gorham Thursday, May 3 Family Resource Center, 123 Main Street
Derry Thursday, May 10 Parkland Medical Center, One Parkland Drive Rochester Tuesday, May 22 Frisbee Memorial Hospital, Route 108, South Main Street
Concord Thursday May 24 Center for Health Promotion, Pleasant St.
Keene Tuesday, May 29 Cheshire Medical Center, 580 Court Street, Rm #1
Affiliate News
March Educational Topics
Peterborough- Kim Mueser the author of the Complete Guide for families on Schizophrenia ( a great book !!)
Manchester Adult- Dr. Dan Potenza from the NH VA Hospital spoke on PTSD
Rochester Parent-.Julia Freeman- Woolpert spoke on transition planning
Nashua Adult- Elizabeth Panagoulis, Psychotherapist and Carolyn Morgan Psychologist from the Center for Counseling and Human Awareness spoke on CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (Dialectic behavioral therapy)
Whats New?
Help Wanted
Walk Coordinator- We have a part time position available from June until mid-October to work on the 2007 NAMI NH walk. This position will work closely with the Walk Manager and needs to be available to work in the NAMI NH office in Concord.
The position involves administrative and clerical tasks, community outreach and the need to be very organized and attentive to detail. For more information please contact Annette.
Grant Awarded
Opportunity for Legislative and Advocacy - NAMI NH has received a grant to develop and provide advocacy training to NAM I NH members. Those trained will participate in regional forums with legislators, community mental health representatives and consumers to focus on the mental health issues in their communities.
Stay tuned for more information.
Thank You to the volunteers that served on the 2007 Annual Awards committee: Diane Cyr, Nancy Adams, James Miller, Caroline Bacon and Pam Banks.
Again…
Support groups now have their own pages on the NAMI NH website.
If you are creating a page or updating a page please email to mdenham@naminh.org or contact Annette.
If you would like help in creating your group’s page just contact me!
Thanks, Annette
Please contact me with questions, needs, and news of your groups and classes
at acarbonneau@naminh.org or 1-800-242-6264 ext 25.
