 NAMI Events
Also see our full Calendar of Events for day-by-day activities
Major Events
 NAMIWalk
Annual Spring 5k Walk-a-thon
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Registration: 9:00 am
Walk Begins: 10:00 am
Washington Crossing State Park Titusville, New Jersey 08560
Learn all about it here.
Recurring Events
All times and locations subject to change. Check our calendar or call.
W.R.A.P.
A support group that helps persons with chronic mental or physical illness stay on the path to wellness, 1st Monday of the month, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., NAMI of Mercer County. (January-September) (Registration required.)
IFSS Support Group
Every Monday, 5:30-7:00 pm, Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church
Biweekly Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 pm, NAMI Center of Mercer County
(Call office at 609-799-8994 for Tuesday dates.)
Family to Family
12 week program teaches caregivers knowledge and skills to cope with family member’s mental illness, Classes in spring and fall, 7:00-9:30 p.m. for 12 consecutive weeks. NAMI Center of Mercer County and Trenton Locations. (Registration required.) Details.
NAMI Basics
6 week course for parents of children under 19 with behavioral, emotional or mental disorders. Classes in spring and fall, weekday evening or Saturday morning. NAMI Center of Mercer County. (Registration required.)
NAMI Connections
For adult consumers, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of the month, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., NAMI Center of Mercer County.
Just Kids
A social group for children from ages 4 to 18, 3rd Saturday of the month, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., Various locations or NAMI Center of Mercer County. (Call for monthly information.)
Weight Management Support Group
For adult consumers and families, 4th Wednesday of every month, 6:00 pm -7:00 pm, NAMI Center of Mercer County.
Monthly Educational Programs
(Held most months September - June, at the NAMI Mercer Center)
21st Century Nutrition and Depression
February 16 (Tuesday) at 7:30 pm.
Dr. William Hayes, Psychiatrist and President of NAMI Mercer
Advocating the Best Health Care for Your Special Kid
March 16 (Tuesday), 7:30 to 9 pm.
Lauren Agoratus, Family Voices NJ, Statewide Parents’ Advocacy Network of NJ, NAMI Mercer Board and parent of Stephanie.
Understanding Special Needs Trusts
April 20 (Tuesday) 7:30-9:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Spirituality and Mental Health
May 12 (Wednesday), 7:30 to 9 p.m.
A panel of clergy and NAMI members of different faiths will wrestle with questions of how spirituality, mental health, and mental illness are connected.
Previous Events
Night Out with NAMI
Another highly successful annual event. Information.
First Annual NAMI Mercer Conference
Harvest of Hope: Recovering from Mental Illness
Was held Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
See full details here. |
