Faith Connections On Mental Illness
  • Home
    • Donate
    • Social Justice >
      • Soul Shop for Black Churches
      • Jesus and the Disinherited Book Group
    • 2021 NAMI NC Award
    • Covid-19 Resources
    • Seasonal Resources
    • Blue Christmas
  • Programs
    • Program Archives >
      • Military Mental Health
    • Directions
  • Clergy Blog
  • Events
    • NAMI Walks >
      • Day of NAMIWalks
      • Past NAMI Walks
      • FAQ NAMIWalks
    • Annual Conference >
      • 2021 Conference
      • 2019 Conference
      • 2018 Conference
      • 2017 Conference >
        • Publicity Docs 2017
      • 2016 Conference Speakers >
        • 2016 Sponsors
        • 2016 Annual Conference
      • 2015 Conference >
        • 2015 Sponsors
        • 2015 Brochure and Registration Form
        • 2015 Speakers
        • Press Coverage
      • 2014 Conference >
        • 2014 Speakers
        • 2014 Conference Sponsors
        • 2014 Conference Pictures
      • 2012 Conference
      • 2011 Conference
    • Mental Health First Aid
  • Resources
    • Clergy Blog
    • Support Groups
    • Suicide Prevention for Faith Leaders
    • Mental Health First Aid
    • Programming Materials
    • Books
    • Sermons
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Board of Directors
    • In the News
    • Community Servant Award
  • Suicide Awareness
  • Youth Task Force
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Picture Gallery
Please tell us about your upcoming mental health and faith-related events.
Regular Meetings
  • Click here to learn about local mental-health support group meetings.

Notable Upcoming Events

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/

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.


NAMIWalks 2023 - May 20th - Morrisville, NC

Picture
Join us in person or in spirit as Faith Connections fields its 10th NAMIWalks team! 

Series Events

                    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:
  • How mental illness affects your loved one
  • Eye-opening current brain research related to mental illness
  • Being an advocate for better treatments for your loved one
  • Medication issues and the latest treatment options
  • Strategies for dealing with stress and worry to help you take care of yourself while supporting your loved one 
Program sponsored by NAMI-NC, NAMI Durham and  NAMI Orange County

Sample Prayers from National Action Alliance

Picture
Picture



Website created by Kim McCahan Batson, WebtheWord.com. Upkeep by Kim Batson. © 2010-present, All rights reserved. Faith Connections On Mental Illness, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. . 
Proudly powered by Weebly