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al Illness Montgomery County, Pennsylvania www.nami.com montco memo Montgomery County, PA Winter 2019 Volume XXXVIIII Issue 3 Also in this Issue Executive Director’s Letter 3 Call For Board Candidates & Bylaw Amendments 3 Drowning in Toxic Thoughts: A Practice for Mindfulness 4 2019 NAMI of PA Montgom- ery County Recognition Awards 5 NAMI of PA Montgomery County Community Meetings 5 NAMI Keystone PA Selected as Official Outreach Partner for PA 6 NAMI Conventions Save the Dates 6 Ending the Silence 7 Family to Family Classes 7 Tributes 7 NAMI Montgomery County PA Celebrates the Holidays Thank You to those that attended the NAMI Montgomery County PA Holiday Party on December 12th and so generously brought a gift to be donated to CHOC! It was a wonderful night to see old friends and make some new ones! Join us for a wonderful morning filled with plenty of activities: sponsor tables, food & refreshments, motivational speakers, face painting & much more! No cost to register…All Welcome…Even Your Four Legged Friend! Raise Awareness…Celebrate Recovery…Stomp the Stigma of Mental Illness New to the Walk this Year! Between miles 2 & 3 we will be placing Honor Mile Yard Signs in honor or memory of a loved one impacted by mental illness. For $100, you can per- sonalize a 12” x 18” sign with 3 lines of 24 characters/spaces per line, plus upload your own photo. To purchase: https://namimontcopa.org/nami-walk/ Register, Donate, Sponsor Today: www.namiwalks.org/greaterphiladelphia Questions: Ellen Roberts, [email protected]| 215-361-7784 NAMIWalksGreater Philadelphia 5k Mental Health Awareness Walk Saturday, May 4, 2019 Montgomery County Community College Registration Opens 8am | Walk Begins 10am

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al Illness Montgomery County, Pennsylvania www.nami.com

montco memo Montgomery County, PA Winter 2019 Volume XXXVIIII Issue 3

Also in this Issue

Executive Director’s Letter 3

Call For Board Candidates & Bylaw Amendments

3

Drowning in Toxic Thoughts: A Practice for Mindfulness

4

2019 NAMI of PA Montgom-ery County Recognition Awards

5

NAMI of PA Montgomery County Community Meetings

5

NAMI Keystone PA Selected as Official Outreach Partner for PA

6

NAMI Conventions Save the Dates

6

Ending the Silence 7

Family to Family Classes 7

Tributes 7

NAMI Montgomery County PA Celebrates the Holidays

Thank You to those that attended the NAMI Montgomery County PA Holiday Party on

December 12th and so generously brought a gift to be donated to CHOC!

It was a wonderful night to see old friends and

make some new ones!

Join us for a wonderful morning filled with plenty of activities: sponsor tables, food & refreshments, motivational speakers, face painting & much more!

No cost to register…All Welcome…Even Your Four Legged Friend!

Raise Awareness…Celebrate Recovery…Stomp the Stigma of Mental Illness

New to the Walk this Year! Between miles 2 & 3 we will be placing Honor Mile Yard Signs in honor or memory of a loved one impacted by mental illness. For $100, you can per-sonalize a 12” x 18” sign with 3 lines of 24 characters/spaces per line, plus upload your own photo. To purchase: https://namimontcopa.org/nami-walk/

Register, Donate, Sponsor Today: www.namiwalks.org/greaterphiladelphia

Questions: Ellen Roberts, [email protected]| 215-361-7784

NAMIWalksGreater Philadelphia 5k Mental Health Awareness Walk

Saturday, May 4, 2019 Montgomery County Community College

Registration Opens 8am | Walk Begins 10am

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the montco memo is published quarterly by

NAMI of PENNSYLVANIA

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Board of Directors

President Donna McNelis Vice President Tricia Malott Secretary Beth Milton Treasurer Sandy Leopold

Victoria Bright Neen Davis Julian DeLehman Jessica Fenchel Rhea Fernandes Dawn Hogan Bruce Kind Mia Marcovici, MD Jason Matlack Ayana Walker Executive Director Abby Grasso Montco Memo Editor Kelly Ann Berry Development Coordinator Ellen Roberts Office Coordinator Carolyn Bilofsky Bookkeeper Kelly Ann Berry ETS Program Coordinator Bernadette Selgrath

Support Group Facilitators

Coordinator Abby Grasso

Abington Presbyterian Church Joan Kozlowski Corinne Smith Miriam McCauley Lansdale Rich Kelble Anne Magowan

Lower Providence Presbyterian Church Ann McFalls Heather Kearney

Pottstown Martha Edwards NAMI Connection Michael Solomon Elaine Day Jason Matlack Robert Singer

NAMI of PA Montgomery County 100 W. Main Street, Suite 204

Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-361-7784 FAX: 215-361-7786

Email: [email protected] Web page: www.namimontcopa.org

Letters to the Editor and other articles and contributions are welcome. Send them

to the NAMI Office or by Email to

[email protected]

NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery County is an approved

Donor Choice Agency of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and

Southern New Jersey

United Way Agency Code # 5076

Calendar

Jan 7 Feb 4 Mar 4

NAMI Connection is a peer-run support group for individuals liv-ing with mental illness, which meets the 1st Monday of every month, except holidays, 6:15 PM. William Jeanes Memorial Li-brary, 4051 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Jan 19 Feb 16 Mar 16

NAMI Connection is a peer-run support group for individuals liv-ing with mental illness, which meets the 3rd Saturday of every month, 10:00 AM -11:30 AM. NAMI Office 100 W. Main St., Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

Jan 7 Feb 4 Mar 4

Lower Providence Family Support Group 1st Monday of every month except on holidays, 7:00 PM. Lower Providence Presbyteri-an Church, 3050 Ridge Pike, in Atrium, Eagleville, PA 19403

No Jan Feb 5 Mar 5

Lansdale Family Support Group 1st Tuesday of every month, 7:00 PM. St. John’s United Church of Christ, 500 W. Main Street (at Richardson Avenue), Lansdale PA 19446

Jan 10 Feb 14 Mar 14

Abington Family Support Group 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30 PM. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Jan 14 Feb 11 Mar 11

Pottstown Family Support Group 2nd Monday of every month, 7:00-8:30PM. Creative Health Services, Consumers Library, 11 Robinson Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

Jan 9 Feb 13 Mar 13

Monthly Community Meeting 2nd Wednesday of every month. Please call the office at 215-361-7784 or visit www.namimontcopa.org as time and location varies.

Jan 17 Feb 21 Mar 21

Montgomery County CSP (Community Support Program) 3rd Thursday of every month, 12:00-2:30 PM, Montgomery County Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, PA 19401

Jan 17 Feb 21 Mar 21

Board of Director’s Meeting 3rd Thursday of every month, 6:30 PM. NAMI Office,100 W. Main St., Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

A Note About Our Meetings Although some of our meetings are held at religious institutions, they

are nondenominational and open to people of all beliefs.

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REMINDER: Inclement Weather Protocol

Please be aware that in the event of inclement weather, safety is our

first priority. If support groups or educational pro-

gramming are cancelled due to inclement weather,

an announcement will be placed on our office

voice mail (215-361-7784). Announcements will

also be placed on Facebook.

If a monthly support group is cancelled, it will

resume the next month. Our Family to Family or

NAMI Basics Class will resume the next week. If

you have questions or need further clarification, please call our office at

215-361-7784.

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It is time again to consider candidates for our affiliate's Board of Directors. By choosing candidates, you are shaping the

future direction of the organization. Great thought should go into your nomination. For example, seek to learn what areas of

expertise are needed on the board and nominate a candidate with that expertise. Consider the position on the board as a

job, although it is a volunteer position. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to fundraising, working on

committees and attending board functions and meetings. It is important that the candidates understand they will have a fidu-

ciary responsibility if elected to the board. They are charged with the review of financial documents and monitoring revenues

and expenditures. The candidate, if elected, will play an important part in the development and execution of the affiliate's

strategic plan. - Dawn Hogan, Governance Chair

January begins the call for candidates to our Board of Directors, as well as for amendments to our bylaws.

Criteria for eligibility are:

1. Be a NAMI member in good standing of our affiliate.

2. Be willing to attend and participate in monthly board meetings and complete all committee assignments. (the board

meets on the third Thursday of the month, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in our Lansdale office; we do not meet in August or De-

cember)

3. Be willing to promote the NAMI mission.

If you are interested in submitting your name or someone else's as a candidate, please put your nomination in writing (email or hard copy)

and provide the individual's name, address, why you are nominating that person and what you feel they would bring to our Montgomery

County Board.

Nominations may be submitted to [email protected] or mailed to NAMI, 100 W. Main Street, Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446. If

you would like a copy of our Bylaws please call 215- 361-7784. The deadline for both candidate nominations and bylaws amendments is

February 22, 2019. If you have any questions please contact Abby Grasso, Executive Director, at 215-361-7784.

My Dear NAMI Friends - Happy New Year! I am hopeful that 2019 will bring peace, happiness, fun, and hope to your life. As our Montgomery County Affiliate begins the New Year with anticipation for a year filled with support, education, advocacy, awareness, and growth, we acknowledge the possibilities ahead. As 2018 ended, our affiliate provided Ending the Silence (ETS) to approximately 2700 youth throughout Montgomery County in the Abington & North Penn School Districts. It was amazing, inspiring (and exhausting!) but we couldn’t be more proud of the partnerships built with these districts and their commitment towards mental health awareness and sup-porting students who may be impacted by a mental health condition. Following one week of presentations at Abington High School I was at Sam’s Italian Market in Willow Grove. It is a go to in my neighborhood! I saw a young man, who looked familiar, but I couldn’t place where I knew him from. As I waited for my deli order, he approached me, saying, “hey Abby.” He went on to share he was part of an ETS presen-tation at Abington High School. During ETS we provide each student with a keytag filled with NAMI Montco info & local/national resources in case the students need help. (It al-ways feels good to know where help lies; education is key!) As this young man gave me my deli order, he smiled and pulled out his key chain. The NAMI MONTCO Keytag was a bright light on his key ring. He was proud to share he got

something out of the presentation. He knew where to go if he or a friend needed help. This is what ETS is all about. I left the Italian market with purpose. NAMI seems to touch me wherever I go. In this edition of the MONTCO MEMO you will see a mes-sage from our Governance Committee Chair, Dawn Hogan in regards to Board Nominations and Bylaw Amendments. Please take time to read it and make nominations or amend-ment suggestions. We want to hear from you and maintain our grassroots structure. We look forward to strengthening our already strong affiliate in the New Year. I cannot begin to express to you how thankful I am to be part of NAMI Montgomery County on a daily basis. There is nothing better than getting the opportunity to help friends in the community live their best lives. Our team at NAMI Mont-gomery County is strong and focused, led by our Board of Directors. We have big plans for 2019! New branding, pro-gram growth, and more! Please consider getting involved with us in the New Year. There are so many ways to be a part of our great affiliate. Whether you are interested in facili-tating a support group or helping to plan the 12

th Annual

NAMIWalks, NAMI Montgomery County has something for you! We can’t wait to work with you in 2019. Best,

Abby Grasso

Executive Director

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Message from our Executive Director

Message from the Governance Chair & Call For Board Candidates & Bylaw Amendments

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Are you stressed and tor-

mented by your thoughts,

again? Even when they are

benign, the spinning and

sheer pace of them af-

fronts your brain’s pro-

cessing center. And there

is no escape from the on-

slaught.

Most of us have been there. Sometimes it’s not so easy to slow

things down or even take a full breath between those racing

thoughts. What can you do to calm down and stop the

“runaway train”?

Sometimes the only option is to temporarily engage in some-

thing that grabs your attention. Netflix, a walk, doing a body

scan, preparing a meal, or — my favorite — playing online

scrabble. When the racing thoughts get slower, you can start to

feel the space between them. And that makes it easier to prac-

tice the mindfulness technique that I will describe at the end.

We live in a society that teaches us to be distracted from the

Self. Even with tiny infants, people will snap their fingers, touch

the infant’s cheek or wave an object to bring the baby back

from looking off into space or “day dreaming.” Ouch! How un-

fortunate. Instead of encouraging these moments that can sup-

port mental well being, “mindlessness” is seen as bad. Even as

adults, others can feel compelled to bring us back to “reality.”

Commanding us to bring our attention back to earth if we pause

and daydream even for a moment. Feeling insulted if we need

a moment to get refocused in a conversation.

In this way, we learn to distract ourselves from focusing within,

and self-reflection stops. This can affect us adversely. The

“muscle” that we use to keep our attention on ourself can get

weak. Even our ability to retain information is affected. “A new

study, published in Psychological Science by researchers from

the University of Wisconsin and the Max Planck Institute for

Human Cognitive and Brain Science, suggests that a wander-

ing mind correlates with higher degrees of what is referred to

as working memory,” writes Joseph Stromberg of Smithsonian

Magazine. “Cognitive scientists define this type of memory as

the brain’s ability to retain and recall information in the face of

distractions.”

Those relentless thoughts also gain momentum when we are

anxious for approval. We can dwell on scrutinizing people’s

body language and reactions to us for signs of rejection, rarely

standing confident in our own opinions and responses. We may

adjust our “performance” to show everyone how good, caring,

funny, or intelligent we are and can lose touch with our real

feelings.

Perhaps sadness, or enthusiasm, or anger, or curiosity are

frowned upon in our families — so when we start to have those

feelings we distract ourselves and push the feelings down.

All of this tends to separate us from what is referred to as our

Authentic Self. Instead, we develop an Adaptive Self whose

purpose it is to help us fit into the expectations of people we

feel dependent upon. Now we are another step further from

ourself and our inner voice now gives a running commentary on

how we are faring in pleasing others.

Fast forward a number of years and we now have little control

over how much time we spend thinking. Obsessive thoughts

and anxiety grab our attention for inordinate periods of time.

We have an inner story going on that sounds real but is more

like Cinderella’s evil stepmother than a compassionate com-

panion.

So, we need to start at the basics and learn to keep our atten-

tion within — and in a compassionate way. Anchoring our-

selves to the flow of the breath can free us from this tyranny of

thoughts.

Here is one way. I call it Conscious Breathing Practice.

Here are the steps:

We tend to experience our breath as “coming in and out” or

“going up and down.” Either way is ok for this practice.

Whichever direction you choose, the task is to anchor your at-

tention on one breath cycle as you receive and then release it.

To begin with, it is best to be somewhere where you won’t

be disturbed; with repetition you will be able to do this any-

where.

1. Get comfortable siting or laying down.

2. Take a few deeper breaths. Exhale releasing any tension

you are aware of. Lower your shoulders. Relax your belly.

3. Start noticing the rhythm of your breath and begin to an-

chor your attention to the in-breath and then the out-breath.

Do not anticipate what is coming next — get fully absorbed

in how your breath is moving at this moment.

4. When you become relatively relaxed, start counting the

breath cycles. One breath in and one breath out counts as

cycle #1. Every time you complete a cycle without your

mind wandering add one cycle to your count. This will be

difficult at first — stay patient with yourself.

5. When your mind wanders (perhaps after two breaths) start

counting from #1.

6. Practice this daily until you can focus on your breathing for

20 cycles without your mind wandering.

You can do this in elevators, while on hold on the phone, at a

red light or waiting for the bus. To help stay centered, practice

this when you feel stressed or are in a conflict.

Doing this in the morning helps start your day with calmness.

Doing it at night helps let go of stress.

Drowning in Toxic Thoughts: A Practice for Mindfulness

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2019 NAMI of PA Montgomery County Recognition Awards It is time again to honor those in our NAMI community who deserve recognition for their outstanding efforts on behalf of persons with mental illness and their families.If you want to nominate someone for an award, please call our office (215-361-7784) or email us at: [email protected]. Categories of recognition awards are as follows: The Maryella Hitt Advocacy Award — presented to the individual/s or organization that exemplifies the true advocate for mental illness spirit. The Peg Cochran Volunteer Award — presented to the individual/s or organization that has displayed outstanding volun-teer efforts for individuals with mental illness and their families. The Glenn Koons Recovery Award — presented to the individual/s or organization that exemplifies resiliency and recovery, and overcoming the challenges of mental illness. The Criminal Justice Award — Presented in recognition of outstanding service in the realm of mental illness and the crimi-nal justice system. The Carol Caruso Innovation Scholarship – This scholarship embraces the mission of our affiliate to support, educate, and advocate in the community, bring awareness to mental health, and focus on Anti Stigma. Be on the lookout through social media, emails, and our website for more information!

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE to join us as at our Annual Mem-bership Meeting - May 8, 2019! All awards are presented at eeting. Details to follow at our website, through email, and social media! If you have any questions regarding any of these categories

or eligibility criteria for them, or would like to make a nomina-

tion, please contact Abby Grasso, Executive Director at

[email protected] or call 215-361-7784.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 5, 2019.

Join us to live out our mission to SUPPORT, EDUCATE, and ADVOCATE with events hosted by NAMI Montgomery Coun-ty! Our community meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday to spread awareness and learn about how to live well when mental illness impacts your life. If you have ideas for monthly meetings, please email us at [email protected]. January 9, 2019, 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at NAMI Montgomery County Office: 100 West Main Street, Suite 204 Lansdale, PA 19446 Join us to learn about the importance of peers! Ameika Malcom and Penny Johnson, of Hopeworx in Norristown, will present: “Together We Can Build it: Creating a peer run environment for growth and connections.” February 13, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Ambler Borough Hall, 131 Rose-mary Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002. Experience Ending the Silence. Par-ents: bring your teen; Teens, bring your parents. Come & experience what youth in Montgomery County are talking about! Learn about mental health conditions, how to support someone you care about, and what re-sources are available in the county. March 13, 2019 7:00 pm-8:30 pm at NAMI Montgomery County Office: 100 West Main Street, Suite 204 Lansdale, PA 19446. What you need to know about Social Security Disability by the Attorneys of Rubin & Badame. Come & educate yourself to be better prepared for you & your loved one.

NAMI of PA Montgomery County Community Meetings

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Pittsburgh - NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania has been select-

ed as the Outreach Partner for the state of Pennsylvania by

the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the nation's

leading mental health research agency. NAMI Keystone

Pennsylvania joins a nationwide network of 55 mental

health organizations dedicated to educating the public about

mental health and the importance of research.

Under this award, NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania will serve

as a statewide resource for science-based information about

mental illnesses, their causes, diagnosis, treatment, and pre-

vention. The organization will also share opportunities for

volunteer participation in mental health studies.

"We are honored to have been chosen by NIMH to be their

partner in Pennsylvania," said Christine Michaels, CEO of

NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania. "This enables us to share

important information and research about mental health with

our affiliates, members, and the public."

The NIMH Outreach Partnership Program supports organi-

zations from every state, the District of Columbia, and Puer-

to Rico to deliver science-based information to communities

across the country.

"NIMH produces a lot of useful information that a lot of

people may not know about," said Michaels. "We now have

an opportunity to spread the word and hopefully inform and

educate more people about important developments in men-

tal health."

NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania has NIMH materials availa-

ble in its office in Pittsburgh and it also distributes them

when it exhibits at conferences across the state. The organi-

zation has developed a special webpage dedicated to the

NIMH Outreach Partnership Program which can be found at

www.namikeystonepa.org/education/nimhpartnership.

NIMH is one of 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the

National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Federal govern-

ment's principal biomedical and behavioral research agency.

NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services (HHS).

MEDIA CONTACT: Maria Kakay, Dir. of Communica-

tions and Marketing, NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania;

email: [email protected] ; office: 412-366-

3788; cell: 412-607-5412

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NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Selected as Official Outreach Partner for PA

Save the Dates NAMI CONFERENCES

2019 NAMI National Convention Our Movement, Our Moment June 19 – 22, 2019 at Hyatt Regency in Seattle. Join the nation’s largest gathering of mental health advocates as we share, learn and network around important mental health issues. Launching at this year’s convention – NAMI’s new strategic plan! The convention’s theme, Our Movement, Our Moment captures the power and excitement of this mo-ment as we mobilize the NAMI movement! NAMI is looking for engaging presenters to offer sessions on thought-provoking topics. NAMI seeks to increase diversity and inclusion in its convention offerings, attendees and speakers. * Workshop Proposals Submission Deadline, Jan. 15, 2019 Join us May 20 - 21, 2019, in Harrisburg, as three leading statewide mental health organizations unite to host the Pennsylvania Mental Health and Wellness Conference. NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ Association (PMHCA), and the Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania (MHAPA) invite peers, family members, advocates, and professionals to experience this one-of-a-kind event that will provide a platform to learn, share, and network. * Registration to open in February 2019 NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania’s annual Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference will take place on Friday,

March 8, 2019, at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott. This day-long event will equip attendees with the skills and strategies

needed to improve outcomes for children and adolescents with mental health needs and provide a better understand-

ing of best practices and the latest research in child and adolescent mental health. This conference is designed for par-

ents and caregivers, behavioral health professionals, health care providers, and educators. Conference registration to

open in December. * Online Registration Deadline is Monday, March 4, 2019.

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Tributes

The Tribute Fund is a good way to mark anniversaries, weddings and other special occasions, and to express

sympathy for the loss of a loved one. We will send a note of appreciation to anyone you designate. Send your check to

NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery County, 100 W. Main Street, Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446. When designating

NAMI in an obituary notice, please specify NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery County.

Individual Donations: Dolores Bergey, John & Elaine Derstine, Estella Diccianni,

Irwin Fox, Albert Grabish, Theresa & Jeffrey Haverson, Laurel Hoffman,

Diane Kolessar, Mark Leddy, Beulah Saideman, Rahul Shukla, Patricia Taraborrelli

Tributes:

In Memory of: Dave Davis by Rozenbaum Charitable Fund

In Memory of: Steven Davidson by Elizabeth Hollinger

Corporate Matching Donations:

Macy's: Monica Atlas;

Johnson & Johnson: Kirk Baumeister;

Vanguard Matching: Nancy Entwisle

Ending the Silence is a youth program provided by NAMI Montgomery County PA to help audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a men-tal illness. NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include a lead present-er who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of re-covery. Audience members can ask questions and gain under-standing of an often-misunderstood topic. The program may be presented to students, families, or staff of a school or program. Our Montgomery County Affiliate is so proud of our partnerships with Abington Senior High School and North Penn High School that allowed us to bring ETS to approximately 2,700 youth in our county during December. Sophomores through Seniors experienced the program. If you are interested in bring ETS to your school, youth group, or community center, please contact Bernadette Selgrath, ETS Coordinator at 215-361-7784 or [email protected].

We will hold one, possibly two, Family to Family classes this spring,

beginning February 2019.

Family to Family is an evidenced based practice. It is a free, 12 session course for family members, friends, and caretakers of individuals (adults) living with mental illness.

The classes will take place one day or evening per week. The curriculum covers topics such as diagnosis, medications, communication, brain function, and advocacy. For more information or to register, please call our office at 215-361-7784. This class has been characterized as “life changing!”

Spring Class Schedule FAMILY TO FAMILY

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PENNSYLVANIA MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Dues are for one year and are Tax Deductible. Donations are welcome and are also Tax Deductible.

(Please print clearly)

NAME__________________________________________________________________________________

STREET ________________________________________________________________________________

CITY_______________________________________STATE_____ZIP______________________________

PHONE (H)__________________________________(C)_________________________________________

E-MAIL_________________________________________________________________________________

_____Annual Due: Household $60.00 Individual $40.00 _____Open Door $5.00 (Amount $_____) _____Donation $______

What is the best way for us to contact you? Phone ______ Email ______ Snail Mail ______

Make check payable and return to: NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery County

100 W. Main Street, Suite 204

Lansdale, PA 19446

Or join or renew on our website: http://www.namimontcopa.org/join/

Double or triple the impact of your donation at no additional cost! Please check with your employer’s Human Resources Department to

see if your donation can be matched through a company matching gift program.

NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery County is also an approved United Way Donor Choice Agency - Code #5076.

NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery County is open to all individuals subscribing to its purpose. All members receive NAMI newsletters and are automatically affiliated with NAMI PA and

the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI is a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)3 and all dues and donations are tax-deductible. Official registration and financial

information of NAMI PA Montgomery County may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll free within PA 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

The official registration and financial information of NAMI PA Montgomery County can be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania:

1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

PENNSYLVANIA

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

100 W. Main Street, Suite 204

Lansdale, PA 19446