For information about disaster recovery resources, visit ... · 2/2/2018 · The Official...
Transcript of For information about disaster recovery resources, visit ... · 2/2/2018 · The Official...
www.uwbc.org
uwgalv.org
uwgcm.org
For information about disaster recovery resources, visit your local
United Way website.
Additional Resources:
United Way HelpLine: 211
FEMA : 1-800-621-3362 or www.DisasterAssistance.gov
American Red Cross: Local Houston Office - 1-866-526-8300
Volunteers are the cornerstone of NAMI Gulf Coast
You can help thousands of local families affected by mental illness.
Events
Attend our various Individual Support
Events, such as Summer Luau,
Thanksgiving Feast, & Crawfish Boil.
Help set up, oversee games, serve
food, and visit with individuals.
Second Chance Thrift Shop
Help sort donations, hang, tag, and
price items. Help keep store
organized and greet customers.
Newsletter Team
Each month: Fold, tape & label newsletters for
mail out
HelpLine & Resources
Provide callers with information and
referrals from NAMI GC Resource Manual.
Follow-up with individuals on past referrals.
Offer telephone support.
*Training is required & will be provided by
For more information on volunteering, visit
namigulfcoast.org/volunteer or call (281) 585-3100
Volunteers get $2.00
off every $10 spent
in Second Chance
Thrift Shop!
February 2018 The Official Newsletter of NAMI Gulf Coast
WEDNESDAY 2/21/18 Newsletter Folding NAMI GC Office - Alvin SATURDAY 2/24/18 NAMI Family & Friends Seminar St. Michael’s Episcopal Church - La Marque Saturday 3/24/18 NAMI GC Crawfish Boil Walter Hall Park - League City FRIDAY 5/4/18 NAMI GC Conference Nessler Center Texas City
Inside this issue:
Calendar:
CONTACT US!
281-585-3100
888-554-2264
www.namigulfcoast.org
PO Box 4096 Alvin, TX 77512
2206 N Gordon Alvin, TX 77511
The Voice for Mental Illness in Galveston and Brazoria Counties!
Page 2 - Upcoming Events; Monthly Support Groups and Conference Call Page 3 - NAMI GC Crawfish Boil Page 4 - Upcoming NAMI Family & Friends Seminar Pages 5 - Mental Health Education Conference Page 6 - 2018 Education Classes Page 7 - Second Chance Thrift Shop, February 2018 Sales
The Texas Legislature may not meet in full again until 2019, but the advocacy
work of the NAMI network in Texas never stops. We must continue to articulate
the need for the mental health reform that we (as people whose lives have
been affected by mental illness) know is sorely-needed.
On January 11th, NAMI National Board member Adrienne Kennedy provided
testimony at a joint hearing of the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of
Criminal Appeals. The hearing launched the Texas Judicial Commission on
Mental Health, which will be responsible for exploring the involvement of
individuals with mental illness in the court systems. With the right input from
mental health stakeholders, this body will be empowered with the insights and
influence to improve circumstances.
On the federal level, it has been more than 100 days since Congress failed to
extend full Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding. More than
400,000 Texas kids rely on CHIP for their care. Call your federal legislators at
(877) 233-9025 and tell them to immediately fund CHIP for five years.
Congress is expected to vote to fund the federal government; long-term CHIP
must be included when they do.
Texas has the earliest primary elections – March 6th – in the nation. Because
those in power hold the keys to mental health reform, we must be active
participants in democracy. You can look up your district information by visiting
“Who Represents Me” on the Texas Legislature Online website, as well as look
up the candidates by visiting “Who’s on the Texas primary ballots in 2018”,
which is an online publication of the Texas Tribune. Know where your
candidates stand on the issues so that you can make an informed choice.
The voter registration deadline is February 5th and early voting starts February
20th.
By Greg Hansch, LMSW
NAMI Texas Public Policy Director
Be an Advocate
National Alliance on Mental Illness
U P C O M I N G
E V E N
T S
Page 2
ALVIN INDIVIDUAL GROUP 3rd Thurs Every Month
Thursday, 2/15/18 4:00 - 5:30PM
Westover Cove
2200 Mustang—Alvin
LAKE JACKSON FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL GROUP
2nd Thurs Every Month
Thursday, 2/8/18 6:00 - 7:30PM
CHI St. Luke’s Health Care
100 Medical Drive—Lake Jackson
LA MARQUE FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL GROUP
2nd Mon Every Month
Monday, 2/12/18 6:00 - 7:30PM
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
1601 Lake Road—La Marque
GALVESTON FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL GROUP
1st Tues Every Month
Tuesday, 2/6/18 6:00 - 7:30PM
Moody Methodist Church
2803 53rd Street—Galveston
Looking for help?
Need Support?
Attend our Family and Individual Support Meetings
February 2018 Topic: Managing Anxiety
PHONE SUPPORT GROUP
3rd Thurs Every Month
Thursday, 2/15/18 6:00PM
Dial In Number: (641) 715-3570
Access Code: 453534
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for NAMI Gulf Coast’s Annual Crawfish Boil
Gold Sponsorship $3,000 Silver Sponsorship $1,500 Bronze Sponsorship $500 Supporter $250
All Crawfish Boil Sponsors will receive social media, newsletter, and website recognition. Additional benefits are also given to each sponsorship
level. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact the NAMI GC office at (281) 585-3100
National Alliance on Mental Illness Page 3
F U N D R A I S E R
CRAWFISH ● BEER ● CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT ● MUSIC ● FUN FOR KIDS ● SILENT AUCTION
Visit our website or call our office for ticket Information
www.namigulfcoast.org/upcoming-events/crawfish-boil-2018/
(281) 585-3100
100% of the funds raised benefit NAMI Gulf Coast, the National
Alliance on Mental Illness, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that
offers education, support and service advocacy to those affected by
mental illness in Galveston and Brazoria County.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Page 4
E D U C A T I O N
What is the NAMI Family & Friends Seminar?
NAMI Family & Friends is a free, 4-hour seminar that informs and
supports family members, partners, friends and significant others
who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants
learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication
strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources. Seminar
leaders are also family members and know what it is like to have
a loved one with a mental health condition.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church—1601 Lake Rd, La
Marque, TX 77568
* Light lunch will be provided
“It doesn’t matter
how big and how
long my tunnel is...
I can see the light at
the end. But if I
walk looking at my
shoes, I cannot see
the light.”
—Carlos A., NAMI
Family to Family
teacher trainee, 2011
To register for this event, visit
www.namigulfcoast.org/upcoming-events/
or call (281) 585-3100
National Alliance on Mental Illness Page 5
S A V E
T H E
D A T E
Register online at www.namigulfcoast.org/mental-health-
education-conference-2018/
or call our office at (281) 585-3100
Mental Health Education Conference 2018
Join us for NAMI Gulf Coast’s 6th annual mental health education
conference, Never Give Up HOPE! Experienced speakers will
present 20 topics on 4 tracks: Individuals and Families, General
Community, Professional, and Faith-Based Communities.
Friday, May 4, 2018 Friday, May 4, 2018
Nessler Center Nessler Center
Texas City, TXTexas City, TX
Never Give Up Never Give Up
HOPEHOPE
Keynote Presenters
Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale
National Alliance on Mental Illness
E D U C A T I O N
Page 6
In Our Own Voice Gain a better understanding of what it is like to live with mental
health conditions and stay in recovery from the perspective of persons who currently live with a mental health condition (Major
Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bi-Polar Disorder, or
Schizophrenia).
NAMI Provider Education NAMI Provider Education introduces
mental health professionals to the unique perspectives of individuals living with mental illness and their
families in this 4-hour seminar taught by a team consisting of an adult with mental illness, a family member, and
a mental health professional.
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a program developed to assist those recovering from a natural disaster, such as Hurricane Harvey. PFA is
an evidence-based modular approach for assisting people in
the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism: to reduce
initial distress, and to foster short- and long-term
adaptive functioning.
NAMI Basics NAMI Basics helps parents and
caregivers of children to understand the illnesses that are causing the
behavioral difficulties, and the critical role families play in the treatment of
those illnesses. The program is taught by trained teachers who are
also the parents or family caregivers of individuals who experienced
emotional or behavioral difficulties prior to age 13.
ASK Suicide Prevention ASK About Suicide to Save a Life
is a best practice gatekeeper training that teaches how to ask if someone is considering suicide,
how to respond, and to know when and how to refer the individual to
the appropriate resources.
Partnerships Family Education
Partnerships is an educational workshop that
provides information to families, mental health professionals and the
community about: Depression, Bipolar Disorder (Manic
Depression) and Schizophrenia.
For more information on
these or other NAMI Gulf
Coast programs,
call (281) 585-3100
or visit
namigulfcoast.org
*All NAMI Gulf Coast classes are offered at no charge to the community*
National Alliance on Mental Illness
T H R I F T
S H O P
Page 7
2206 N. Gordon (Bus . 35)
Alvin, Texas 77511 281-585-3100
Store Hours: Wednesday - Friday 10am - 3pm
Happy Valentine’s Day!
New Daily Specials! Wednesday– 50% OFF Boutique Clothing
Thursday– 50% OFF All Shoes & Purses
Friday-$10.00 Fill-a-Bag
Mardi Gras Galveston
Feb. 2-13 We have beads!
Get your RODEO Gear Here! Jeans &
Pearl Snaps in the Shop!
HLSR Feb 27-March 18
Wednesday, February 14th
2017 Board of Directors President: Irene Stone Treasurer: Dean Price Secretary: Mary Ferree Board Members: Andrea Hazlitt Eddie Karbowski Reathea Alexander Shawn Lewis Tricia Garza Regina Lewis
Executive Director: Jan Melis Emeritus: Carolyn Karbowski Staff: Jan Melis Executive Director [email protected] Amber Torres Director of Finance & Development [email protected] Kyle Funderburk Director of Administration [email protected] Alicia Karbowski 2nd Chance Thrift Shop Manager [email protected] Crystal Lewis Education Coordinator [email protected]
National Alliance on Mental Illness
February 2018
P.O. Box 4096
Alvin, TX 77512
281-585-3100
409-944-4328
1-888-554-2264
www.namigulfcoast.org
NON-PROFIT ORG
U S POSTAGE
PAID
Friendswood, TX
Permit #4096
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
It is the mission of NAMI Gulf Coast to provide support, education, and
service advocacy for families and individuals affected by mental illness.
Eliminating the stigma of mental illness is the primary goal for NAMI Gulf
Coast. The hope is that one day mental illness will be treated with the same
compassion and understanding as any other illness.