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Notable Upcoming EventsSEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH!
WE CAN ALL SAVE LIVES!! September 2, 2023 (Saturday)
St. Thomas More, Chapel Hill The St. Thomas More Mental Health Ministry will be providing a FREE Suicide Prevention Training, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 9 AM until 11:00 AM. Details September 24, 2023 (Sunday)
Central Carolina Walk, Fleming Loop Park - Fuquay-Varina, NC The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk. Details October 6, 2023 (Friday)
Durham Convention Center, Durham, NC NAMI NC Annual Conference theme is "Unified and Unbroken." This day-long event will educate the community on new mental health resources and initiatives that are actively impacting change in other peers’ lives across the state. Details October 8, 2023 (Sunday)
The Angus Barn, Raleigh, NC The 35th Annual Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope - Walk & Festival Support FCMI's Geetha Balagopal - sign up to walk in person or virtually for Priya's Team |
Series EventsRegular Meetings
Clergy Mental Health Blog: Each month, a faith leader shares their connection to mental health through their stories, ministry, and context. The platform offers multiple perspectives on how a faith community can eliminate stigma around mental health and offer hope to all. Visit the blog at https://clergymhblog.blogspot.com. Send comments and/or questions to: ClergyMHBlog@gmail.com.
NAMI NC You Are Not Alone
Numerous Free Virtual Programs happening at various times. Click on the link for information: https://naminc.org/programs/virtual-programs Family-2-Family
A free 11-week series for family and close friends of those with major mental illnesses. Family-to-Family Classes are typically held in the fall and winter. Registration is required; class size is limited. For information on Orange County classes, contact Barb Maier (919)929-7822 or bmaier.namioc@gmail.com For information on Durham County classes, contact Violette Blumenthal 919-358-6788 orr namif2f@namidurhamnc.org For FAMILY MEMBERS AND CLOSE FRIENDS of persons living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or Borderline Personality Disorder
This free series of 11 weekly classes is taught by trained NAMI members who have experienced having a loved one with mental illness. In a confidential setting, family members and friends of people with mental illness will learn about:
Program sponsored by NAMI-NC, NAMI Durham and NAMI Orange County
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