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Upcoming Support Groups
Please join us for the following support groups these coming weeks: The Healing Place Peer Support Group 3/13 Senior’s Mental Health Talk Group 3/14 NAMI Connection Peer-Run Support Group 3/15 Jacksonville Peer Support Group 3/18 NAMI Wilmington Board Meeting 3/19 The Healing Place Peer Support Group 3/20 Youngish Peer Connections Support Group 3/21 NAMI Connection Peer-Run Support Group 3/22
NAMI Wilmington is Seeking Volunteers!
Looking to get plugged in with some meaningful work in the community? NAMI Wilmington is seeking volunteers for the following initiatives: Grants: NAMI Wilmington is looking for volunteers with grant experience including, but not limited to researching, drafting, and submitting proposals. 5 hrs/week depending on time of year. Communications: Website and social media management. Includes, but limited to content, graphics, research, interviewing, writing and posting on Website, FB and Instagram. 5 [...]
Introducing our Newest Support Group!
As we grow as an organization we would like to expand our services further out into the community. With that being said we are introducing our newest support group in Jacksonville! NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led [...]
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Have You Heard of NAMI Basics?
Do you know of a parent or guardian of a child who is experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition? If so, NAMI Basics may be for them. NAMI Basics is a FREE, 6-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family who provide care for youth under 22 years of age who are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. The course is taught by a trained team with lived [...]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Find out how to get involved. Download the My Brain Injury Journey toolkit to learn how to share your story or important TBI resources with your community. My Brain Injury Journey Toolkit
DeMar DeRozan, NBA Player, Uses His Platform to Discuss Mental Health
After coming forward to discuss his mental health struggles in 2018, Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan has used his platform to discuss mental health with fellow athletes, college students, and through his new YouTube series, “Dinners with DeMar.” Read More
NAMI at Noon – Monday, March 25 at 12pm
This month on NAMI at Noon, we welcome Jian “Lily” Chen from the United Chinese American WAVES program. We will discuss how youth in the Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community are struggling with mental health concerns, and what parents, educators, and healthcare providers can do. Join us for an open Q&A on mental health stigma and cultural identity in the AAPI community, as Ms. Chen shares her own experiences of parenting [...]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Every year, at least 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury. While many go on to make a full recovery, there are over 5 million people in the US living with a permanent related disability. The Brain Injury Association of America has resources for individuals and families affected by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), including toolkits for sharing your TBI story or sharing their resources [...]
How to Discuss Mental Health with Your Child
Saturday was World Teen Mental Wellness Day, bringing awareness to the growing and unique mental health challenges that teenagers are facing. If parents need help talking with their children about mental health, there are resources available to help Read More