The 2009 Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalk is expected to be bigger and better than ever! You are cordially invited to attend our Kick-Off Luncheon on March 29, 2009 in the Silberman Auditorium at the Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center. Belmont is located at 4200 Monument Rd., Philadelphia 19131.
Join us to obtain your Walk materials for the 2009 Walk on May 30, 2009 at Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Phliladelphia. We will also have music and prizes.
This event is Free and rsvps will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. For more information or to RSVP Contact Judy Long 215-342-9553 jlfe@verizon.net
Also, register your Walk team today at http://www.nami.org/namiwalks/PA/Philly. Make a difference in the lives of people with mental illness!
Hope to see you there!
Neen DavisTeam Chair
Friday, February 27, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Award Nominations; NAMI Convention Scholarships
The Montgomery County Office of Behavioral Health will be holding its' 32nd annual Mental Health Luncheon on Wednesday May 20th at The Westover Country Club in Jeffersonville. Nominations are now being accepted for annual recognition awards. The categories for the awards are:
Caring and Commitment
Distinguished Community or Programmatic Leadership
Personal Best: Progress and Accomplishment
There is also a CSP (Community Support program) Award; a CASSP (Child and Adolescent Service System Program) Award, and the Dr. Robert H. Miller Award. Nominations will be accepted until this Friday and may be submitted to the county office (Tel:610-276-3642; fax 610-278-3683).
We also have two available slots for the NAMI national convention July 6-9 in San Francisco. Some scholarship money is available (however not a full scholarship so there will still be a considerable cost to the individual). If you would like more information please call me at 215-886-0350.
Carol
Caring and Commitment
Distinguished Community or Programmatic Leadership
Personal Best: Progress and Accomplishment
There is also a CSP (Community Support program) Award; a CASSP (Child and Adolescent Service System Program) Award, and the Dr. Robert H. Miller Award. Nominations will be accepted until this Friday and may be submitted to the county office (Tel:610-276-3642; fax 610-278-3683).
We also have two available slots for the NAMI national convention July 6-9 in San Francisco. Some scholarship money is available (however not a full scholarship so there will still be a considerable cost to the individual). If you would like more information please call me at 215-886-0350.
Carol
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Feb.21 - Pizza's on NAMI
Join us for Saturday afternoon pizza and a movie - sponsored by NAMI Montgomery County. Free!
Date: Saturday, February 21st
Lansdale Peer Resource Center
51 East Second Street, Lansdale
Time: 2:00
Bryn Mawr Peer Resource Center
1001 W. Lancaster Avenue, Rosemont
Time: 3:00
Norristown Peer Resource Center
538 DeKalb Street, Norristown
Time: 12:30
Pottstown Peer Resource Center
249 High Street, Pottstown
Time: 5:00
Abington Peer Resource Center
1925 Old York Road, Abington
Time: 4:00
Date: Saturday, February 21st
Lansdale Peer Resource Center
51 East Second Street, Lansdale
Time: 2:00
Bryn Mawr Peer Resource Center
1001 W. Lancaster Avenue, Rosemont
Time: 3:00
Norristown Peer Resource Center
538 DeKalb Street, Norristown
Time: 12:30
Pottstown Peer Resource Center
249 High Street, Pottstown
Time: 5:00
Abington Peer Resource Center
1925 Old York Road, Abington
Time: 4:00
Monday, February 2, 2009
Board Nominations, Bylaws Amendment Proposals Sought
NAMI Montgomery County is currently accepting nominations for candidates to our Board of Directors.
Criteria for eligibility are:
1. Must be a member in good standing of NAMI PA Montgomery County
2. Must be willing to participate in monthly Board meetings and all committee assignments
3. Must be willing to help promote the NAMI Mission Statement.
If you are interested in applying as a candidate or nominating someone to be a candidate, please contact our Glenside office at 215-886-0350 or at montconami@aol.com.
We are also accepting amendments to our Bylaws. These can be sent either electronically or through regular mail.
Both Board candidates and Bylaws amendments are voted on by our members at our Annual Membership Meeting in May (May 17th).
Criteria for eligibility are:
1. Must be a member in good standing of NAMI PA Montgomery County
2. Must be willing to participate in monthly Board meetings and all committee assignments
3. Must be willing to help promote the NAMI Mission Statement.
If you are interested in applying as a candidate or nominating someone to be a candidate, please contact our Glenside office at 215-886-0350 or at montconami@aol.com.
We are also accepting amendments to our Bylaws. These can be sent either electronically or through regular mail.
Both Board candidates and Bylaws amendments are voted on by our members at our Annual Membership Meeting in May (May 17th).
Mental Health Advance Directives Feb. 15 Topic
Glenn Koons Addresses February 15th NAMI Meeting
Please plan to join us on Sunday February 15th when Certified Peer Specialist Glenn Koons will help us learn about Mental Health Advance Directives. Signed into law by Governor Rendell in 2004, PA House Bill 194 promotes planning ahead for the mental health services and supports that a person might want to receive during a crisis if that person is unable to make decisions. A Mental Health Care Advance Directive is a tool that focuses on Wellness and Recovery Planning. Pennsylvania is pleased to join the national trend of promoting the use of this tool as a mental health policy. It is important to learn how to make this new law work for you—including how to create an Advance Directive and/or appoint an agent for a mental health Power of Attorney.
Glenn Koons is employed at Wernersville State Hospital as a Certified Peer Specialist. He chairs the NAMI Consumer Council and is a past member of the NAMI Consumer Council Executive Committee. For six years Glenn served as coordinator for southeastern Pennsylvania ’s Community Support Program. He is also a member of the NAMI PA Board of Directors.
Please plan to join us on Sunday February 15th when Certified Peer Specialist Glenn Koons will help us learn about Mental Health Advance Directives. Signed into law by Governor Rendell in 2004, PA House Bill 194 promotes planning ahead for the mental health services and supports that a person might want to receive during a crisis if that person is unable to make decisions. A Mental Health Care Advance Directive is a tool that focuses on Wellness and Recovery Planning. Pennsylvania is pleased to join the national trend of promoting the use of this tool as a mental health policy. It is important to learn how to make this new law work for you—including how to create an Advance Directive and/or appoint an agent for a mental health Power of Attorney.
Glenn Koons is employed at Wernersville State Hospital as a Certified Peer Specialist. He chairs the NAMI Consumer Council and is a past member of the NAMI Consumer Council Executive Committee. For six years Glenn served as coordinator for southeastern Pennsylvania ’s Community Support Program. He is also a member of the NAMI PA Board of Directors.
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