To our NAMI MontCo Members:
Our Family to Family Reunion scheduled for this Saturday (April 4th) has been cancelled. Those who RSVP'd have all been notified; however we wanted to send out a general announcement to the membership.
Our Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalks Kick-Off Luncheon this past Sunday at The Belmont Center was a big success: 22 of our (to date) 45 Team Captains attended, as well as Joseph Rogers, our Honorary Co-Chair, and Dr. Larry Real. We are adding new sponsors every day but please let us know if you know of any businesses or groups that may be willing to sponsor (there are different levels of sponsorship opportunities, and information can be sent upon request). All contributions are tax deductible; proceeds from the Walk here in Montgomery County will go towards our Consumer Enrichment Program. Please be sure to visit our website at www.nami.org/namiwalks/pa/philly.
Please also be sure to visit our affiliate website (www.montconami.com) for updates on our local activities.
Carol
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Please be Advised
The April support groups in Trappe and Glenside will be cancelled, as that they fall on Holy Thursday.
Thank you for your cooperation.
NAMI Montgomery County
Thank you for your cooperation.
NAMI Montgomery County
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Art out Reach
For all you fans of the arts, NAMI Montgomery County in association with Art - Reach is offering their mental health consumers free tickets to L'enfant et les sortileges by Gianni Schicchi. It is brought to us by The Opera Co. of Philadelphia on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 at 6:15 p.m.
For more information please contact us at 215-886-0350
For more information please contact us at 215-886-0350
Monday, March 9, 2009
Notice: Change to Schedule
To all interested in the Drumming session that was scheduled for Monday March 2 there has been a change to the schedule. The session has been moved to Monday March 30 at 11 a.m. If you are interested or have any questions please call 215 886 0350 and we will put you in contact with the woman in charge of the Art Outreach Program.
2nd Annual Family to Family Class Reunion
The Family to Family teachers of Montgomery County present the 2nd Annual Family to Family Class Reunion. Once again we are responding to requests and hosting the reunion for anyone who has graduated from the Family to Family class.
This event will let you catch up with former classmates and meet up with others who benefited from the Family to Family experience.
We will get together on Saturday, April 4th, 2009, for a luncheon at the Human Services Center in Norristown from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30p.m. Come and join us.
To sign up, or if you have questions, call (215) 886 - 0350 or email montconami@aol.com We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on April 4th.
This event will let you catch up with former classmates and meet up with others who benefited from the Family to Family experience.
We will get together on Saturday, April 4th, 2009, for a luncheon at the Human Services Center in Norristown from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30p.m. Come and join us.
To sign up, or if you have questions, call (215) 886 - 0350 or email montconami@aol.com We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on April 4th.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Learn about Metabolic Syndrome Sunday March 15
Learn about Metabolic Syndrome March 15
Adults with serious mental illness have a lifespan that is 15% to 25% shorter than average. Metabolic Syndrome, an indicator of increased risk for heart disease, stroke and vascular disease, and Type 2 Diabetes is a root cause of this reduction in lifespan. Please join Dr. Jack Gomberg and Kirsten Mermagen as they discuss Metabolic Syndrome and other health hazards unique to those struggling with mental illness. Dr. Gomberg and Ms. Mermagen will explore recent advances in wellness-based psychiatric recovery and will cover the complementary roles of nutrition, mindfulness and spirituality in a wellness-based approach to recovery. The presentation will offer a better understanding of the recovery implications of Metabolic Syndrome and Mind-Body Spirit integration.
Jack Gomberg, M.D., has been treating adolescents and adults in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings for over 30 years. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his residency in Psychiatry at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Gomberg currently serves as Chief medical officer of Project Transition, Consulting Psychiatrist to Carson Valley School, Member of the Affiliate Medical Staff at Friends Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry in the School of Nursing at Drexel Hahnemann University.
Kirsten Mermagen, MS, NLC, specializes in wellness-based approaches to psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Kirsten‘s undergraduate degree is in Psychology and her Masters is in Exercise and Sports Studies. She is a certified nutrition and lifestyle coach, has worked as an exercise physiologist, yoga and meditation instructor, and maintains a holistic health private practice.
Please be sure to join us for this very informative session. Our meeting will be on Sunday March 15 th at our Glenside office (100 S. Keswick Avenue). Our doors open at 1:30 for socialization and refreshments and our program will begin at by 2 PM.
Adults with serious mental illness have a lifespan that is 15% to 25% shorter than average. Metabolic Syndrome, an indicator of increased risk for heart disease, stroke and vascular disease, and Type 2 Diabetes is a root cause of this reduction in lifespan. Please join Dr. Jack Gomberg and Kirsten Mermagen as they discuss Metabolic Syndrome and other health hazards unique to those struggling with mental illness. Dr. Gomberg and Ms. Mermagen will explore recent advances in wellness-based psychiatric recovery and will cover the complementary roles of nutrition, mindfulness and spirituality in a wellness-based approach to recovery. The presentation will offer a better understanding of the recovery implications of Metabolic Syndrome and Mind-Body Spirit integration.
Jack Gomberg, M.D., has been treating adolescents and adults in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings for over 30 years. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his residency in Psychiatry at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Gomberg currently serves as Chief medical officer of Project Transition, Consulting Psychiatrist to Carson Valley School, Member of the Affiliate Medical Staff at Friends Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry in the School of Nursing at Drexel Hahnemann University.
Kirsten Mermagen, MS, NLC, specializes in wellness-based approaches to psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Kirsten‘s undergraduate degree is in Psychology and her Masters is in Exercise and Sports Studies. She is a certified nutrition and lifestyle coach, has worked as an exercise physiologist, yoga and meditation instructor, and maintains a holistic health private practice.
Please be sure to join us for this very informative session. Our meeting will be on Sunday March 15 th at our Glenside office (100 S. Keswick Avenue). Our doors open at 1:30 for socialization and refreshments and our program will begin at by 2 PM.
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