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an affiliate of NAMI
the National Alliance on Mental Illness          and of NAMI New Jersey

Pat Demers,
President

Sally Osmer, L.C.S.W.,
Executive Director
NAMI MERCER NEW JERSEY
is a non-profit organization of families and individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by mental illness We advocate for lives of quality and respect without discrimination and stigma, and provide education, supportand resources to empower families and persons with mental illness.

NAMI Mercer meets the challenge of mental illness by
• Providing opportunities for mutual support and education for families and friends of people coping with the challenges of mental illness.
• Advocating for a system of care which will assure effective and evidence-based services for those who are affected by brain disorders.
•Promoting understanding and accceptance of those with mental illness and eliminating the stigma associated with brain disorders.
 

WHAT AN AMAZING DAY IT WAS!! Sunday, October 7th was bright and beautiful and we can't thank all of you enough who came out and made our first NAMI Mercer WALK such a successful day! Not only were there more than 600 walkers and 55 walk teams there, but WE HAVE NOW DOUBLED OUR GOAL AT $100,000 so far! The message of our WALK of "Understanding Recovery and Mental Illness" was strong that day, and it will continue.

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NAMI Mercer - The Messenger December 2007 Newsletter

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NAMI Mercer Nominates Dr. William P. Hayes for Exemplary Psychiatrist Award
Our affiliate is pleased to nominate Board member Dr. William P. Hayes for a NAMI National Exemplary Psychiatrist Award. This award recognizes psychiatrists who have "gone the extra mile" with NAMI members and have made substantial contributions to local or state NAMI activities. Established in 1992, the awards are presented each year at a breakfast ceremony during the American Psychiatric Association’s annual conference.

New Weight Management Support Group to Begin in April
NAMI Mercer will offer a weight management support group for consumers on medication. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, Apr. 23 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and continue monthly on the 4th Wednesday evening. If you are interested, please call the NAMI Mercer Office at (609) 799-8994.

NAMI Mercer Plans College Outreach Program
In the wake of the recent tragic incidents at North Illinois University and Virginia Tech, NAMI Mercer is planning an outreach program to present at local college campuses this year. Inge Eriks, a NAMI Mercer volunteer and former college professor and current Rider psychology student Joanna Harrison-Smith have worked on a presentation entitled “Should I be worried? What should I do?” for college faculty, administrators and student leaders. We also envision developing a “toolkit” for distribution to students and educators.

Did You Know That NAMI Mercer Has a Resource Library?
Our NAMI Mercer Resource Library has about 180 books plus VHS tapes, DVDs, and pamphlets available for use onsite or to take home.
Soon we will list our complete inventory on our website at www.namimercer.org. Titles will appear alphabetically by category (e.g., Depression), and in some cases, by subcategory (e.g., Self-Help). Thanks to Jerry Rubin, our volunteer librarian, for organizing the library so that it is very user-friendly. Library hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. on regular business days. Books may be signed out by MEMBERS ONLY for a one-month period. We welcome gifts of appropriate books or money to purchase more books and other media.

Guide to Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents Coming Soon
The Guide to Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents in Mercer County will be available soon to county families. The Guide was produced by NAMI Mercer with funding from the Mercer County Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC).

Two NAMI Mercer Family to Family Classes Underway
NAMI Mercer is pleased to announce that it is hosting two Family to Family classes this semester. One class of 20 students is meeting at the NAMI Center of Mercer County. The second class, which began on Feb. 28 with 16 members, meets at Galilee Baptist Church In Trenton.

 

 

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Mar. 18 – NAMI Mercer Education Meeting: Negotiating an IEP for Your Special Needs Child
Attend our March Education Meeting to learn how to negotiate an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your special needs child. To comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal law governing special education, states must have an IEP in place for each qualifying student. The IEP team must include the parents as equal partners. Come to hear our guest speaker Stephanie Glazer at 7:30 p.m. at the NAMI Center of Mercer County. Education meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call (609) 799-8994.

Apr. 3 – NAMI Mercer Book Club to Discuss The Glass Castle
The NAMI Mercer Book Club will meet on Thursday, Apr. 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the NAMI Center of Mercer County. The group will discuss Jeannette Walls' book The Glass Castle, the chilling memoir of the author's upbringing by dysfunctional, non-conformist, and nomadic parents.  Bring your lunch. New members are welcome.

Jun. 23 – NAMI Mercer Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition
Save the date for the NAMI Mercer Annual Meeting on Monday, Jun. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the NAMI Center of Mercer County. The executive director and the Board will recognize the contribution of our volunteers and present the updated Strategic Plan and Annual Report for 2007. We also will elect a Board of Directors for 2008-2009.

 

 

 
NAMI Mercer New Jersey, Inc.
3371 Brunswick Pike • Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone: 609-799-8994 Fax: 609-799-8996
Email: home@namimercer.org