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A Fond Farewell

The NAMI MC Thrift Shop has been a fixture in our community since 1984. It has provided a place for employment to many, one employee has been with the NAMI MC Thrift Shop for over 19 years. It has been a place to volunteer and give back to the community, annually volunteers give over 5,000 hours of service a year. It has been a place where people can donate previously loved items and benefit a cause they believe in. It has also been a place where those who cannot afford to shop elsewhere can get the clothing they need.

It is with a heavy heart that NAMI MC’s Board of directors have come to the unfortunate conclusion that the NAMI MC Thrift Shop will be closing on April 23, 2016. Despite substantial efforts made on the part of the NAMI MC Board of directors, staff, and volunteers the Thrift Shop has been operating at a net loss of revenue for several years that can no longer be sustained. The cost of the Thrift Shop and all the good it does had to be weighed against other NAMI MC programs and the future of our organization. (story cont’d on page 4)

by Stephanie Rosen

Thrift Shop employees and volunteers

SPRING 2016

For General Public Awareness:General Education Meetings - presentationAwareness in the Workplace - presentation/classIn Our Own Voice - presentation NAMI AIR - social network appNewsletter Helpline - 301.949.5852 Mon-Fri 10am-2pm

For Family Members of Individuals Living with Mental Illness:Family-to-Family - 12 session classFamily Support Groups

For Individuals Living with Mental Illness:Peer-to-Peer - 10 session classConnection Recovery Support Groups

For Parents & Teachers of Children & Adolescents:NAMI Basics - 6 session classParents and Teachers as Allies - presentation

For Adolescents:Ending the Silence - presentationSources of Strength - in school support programSay It Out Loud - guided discussion

For Young Adults:NAMI on campus - club Young Adult Connection Recovery Support Group

For Family & Caregivers of Veterans or Service Members:NAMI Homefront - 6 session class

For Veterans Living with Mental Illness:Connection Recovery Support Group

For Police:CIT Training - presentation

For Spanish Speaking Communities:Compartiendo Esperanza - presentationPadres y Maestros Como Aliados - presentationFamilia-a-Familia - 12 session classBases y Fundamentos - 6 session classGrupos de Apoyo

For African American Communities:Sharing Hope - presentation

For Faith Based Communities:Sharing Hope - presentationCompartiendo Esperanza - presentation

Advocacy:Smarts for Advocacy - workshop Ambassadors Training - workshop

NAMI MC Program ListFrom the NAMI MC Executive Director

Dear Friends of NAMI MC,

I am personally deeply saddened by the board of directors’ recent decision to close the NAMI MC Thrift Shop. The store has accomplished a lot with the help of community partners and we’ll be sad to see it go. The closure is not due - in any way - to the hard work of NAMI MC staff, NAMI MC thrift shop staff, and our wonderful volunteers. Please help me brainstorm next steps for our great thrift shop staff members and let me know if you think of any resources that could help.

Despite the closing of the store I know NAMI MC will pull ahead with your help. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there are so many exciting events happening!

April 25th 4:30 - 8:30 pm @ Pike & Rose Chipotle fundraiser - 50% of sales go to NAMI MCApril 30th @ Bethesda Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle Bar - 10% of sales and $5 cover charge for the Cathy Ponton King Band goes to NAMI MCMay 5th 5 - 8 pm @ Bethesda Kendra Scott - 20% of sales go to NAMI MC. Free cupcakes & champagne and free raffle to win a $195 necklace!May 21st 9 am @ Baltimore Inner Harbor NAMI Maryland WalksJune 23rd - 26th @ Quicken Loans National Golf Tournament - Volunteer to sell concessions and see all the action for free!

I also want you all to keep a lookout in your mailboxes for our 2016 Heroes Save the Dates. I am very excited to announce that this year we will be honoring long time NBC4 News anchor, Jim Vance who has a very powerful personal story to tell. This year’s Wayne Fenton Memorial Award honoree is Thomas O’Connor, a mental health care provider who has gone above and beyond in the true spirit of Dr. Fenton. Purchase tickets and meet them in person at Heroes 2016 “Hope Starts Here” on Thursday October 6th at the Bethesda Marriott. www.namimc.org/heroes

Lastly, if you are interested in applying to be on the NAMI MC board or have someone to recommend, please e-mail Nancy Wolf at: nlwolf74@gmail.com. New board members will be elected at our Annual Meeting on July 14th!

Warm regards,

Stephanie RosenNAMI MC Executive Director

MAY 2016Please visit www.namimc.org for calendar updates!

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7:00 pm NAMI Connection @ Olney MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

6:30 pm Grupo de Apoyo en Español @ NAMI MC Office

9:00 am NAMI Walks Maryland! @ Baltimore Inner Harbor

7:00 pm NAMI Connection @ Wheaton Adult Behavioral Health Program Building

9:30 am Family Support Group @ Olney MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

3:00 pm NAMIConnection @ Silver Spring Wellness Center

7:00 pm NAMI Connection @ Olney MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

7:00 pm NAMI Connection @ Olney MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

7:00 pm Family-to-Family @ Rockville Hebrew Home**

10:00 am Stephanie Rosen Lecture @ Bethesda Wednesday Morning Group*

3:00 pm NAMIConnection @ Silver Spring Wellness Center

7:00 pm Spouse Support Group @ NAMI MC Office

6:30 pm Grupo de Apoyo en Español @ NAMI MC Office

7:00 pm Family Support Group @ Potomac St. James Episcopal Church

10:30 am Family Support Group @ NAMI MC office

7:00-9:00 pm Peer-to-Peer @ NAMI MC Office**

7:00 pm NAMI Connection @ Olney MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

7:00 pm Family-to-Family @ Rockville Hebrew Home**

7:00 pm Family-to-Family @ Rockville Hebrew Home**

7:00 pm Family-to-Family @ Rockville Hebrew Home**

7:00 pm NAMI Connection @ Wheaton Adult Behavioral Health Program Building

5:00-8:00 pm Kendra Scott Gives Back Party @ Bethesda Kendra Scott Store

7:00-9:00 pm Peer-to-Peer @ NAMI MC Office**

3:00 pm NAMIConnection @ NAMI MC Office

3:00 pm NAMIConnection @ NAMI MC Office

2:30 pm Family Support Group @ Rockville Unitarian Universalist Church

7:00 pm Family Support Group @ Boyds Open Door Metropolitan Community Church

7:00 pm Young Adult Connection @ Silver Spring St. Luke's Lutheran Church

9:00 am NAMI Maryland Walks @ Baltimore Inner Harbor

7:00 pm Parents and Teachers as Allies @ Rockville JCC for BBYO Adult Board

7:30 pm Family Support Group @ NAMI MC Office

TELL YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS TO REGISTER NOW:Family-to-Family starting May 11th email nicole@namimc.org

Young Adult Peer to Peer starting May 2016 email nicole@namimc.org

June 23rd - June 26th Volunteer to work the concession stands at the 2016 Quicken Loans National and give back to NAMI MC

July 14th 7:00 pm NAMI MC Annual Meeting - Experience the Hearing Voices Exercise and learn more about Living with Schizophrenia

Save the Date: Oct 6th 17th Annual Heroes Celebration "Hope Starts Here" honoring Jim Vance @ Bethesda Marriott

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APRIL 2016April 14th: 7:00 pm General Education Meeting @ NAMI MC Office featuring Elville and Associates How to Get and Maintain Benefits

April 30th "Live Music Bar Fundraiser @ Bethesda Flanagan's Harp & Fiddle Bar

April 25th: 4:30-8:30 pm Chipotle Fundraiser 50% of sales go to NAMI MC @ Rockville Pike and Rose

Farewell to the NAMI MC Thrift Shop, Cont’d By Stephanie Rosen

Important Dates:April 8th – Last day for donationsApril 9th – Going out of business sales starts, 75% off everythingApril 23rd – Last day for shopping

Since 1984, the NAMI MC Thrift Shop has been a major source of funding for our programs to educate, support and advocate for all affected by mental illness. The Thrift Shop has helped sustain NAMI MC’s 23 free programs over the years. In the 1990s it provided the seed money to launch four other successful Montgomery County non-profits including Housing Unlimited, Jobs Unlimited, Cornerstone Montgomery, and Plan of Maryland. Sadly times have changed and we as an organization must change too.

The store has accomplished a lot with the help of community partners and we’ll be sad to see it go. We are deeply saddened by this decision and wish things could be different.In the meantime, please help us brainstorm next steps for our great Thrift Shop staff members. NAMI MC has arranged for a workshop to be given by the Cornerstone Montgomery Vocational Director to assist our staff in finding new employment. Please let us know if you think of any other resources that could also help.

In the meantime be sure to shop the store before Saturday April 23rd and save big!

NAMI MC Thrift Shop in 1984

 

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Need somewhere else to shop, donate, or volunteer? Give one of these local non-profits a try!

A Wider CircleInterfaith WorksMontgomery County Thrift Store (MHA MC)ReStore (Habitat for Humanity)Upscale Resale (Jobs Unlimited)Urban Thrift (The Arc of Montgomery County)Wagging Tails (Montgomery County Humane Society)

Advocacy Day Report By Elyssa Diamond

NAMI MC participated in NAMI Maryland’s Annual Advocacy Day in Annapolis on February 25, 2016. We had a record number of participants from Montgomery County - 23! Attendees participated in a morning Legislative Briefing with NAMI Maryland, then met in small groups with their respective Delegates and Senators. Together, we visited all 32 legislators from Montgomery County! Participants used the power of their personal stories about mental health to persuade legislators to support three key pieces of legislation. Many participants had attended the NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Training at NAMI MC in February, which prepared them well for different advocacy roles.

This year’s legislative priorities as determined by NAMI Maryland included: 1) Protecting mental health funding through the “Keep the Door Open Act,” 2) Ensuring both Walk-In and Mobile Crisis Services in all counties, and 3) Ensuring that the Affordable Care Act is Implemented in Equitable Ways for People Living with Mental Illness. Jessica Honke, NAMI Maryland’s Policy and Advocacy Director, will continue to update us on the progress of these three bills. Please contact Elyssa Diamond, NAMI MC Advocacy & Latino Programs Coordinator for more information at elyssa@namimc.org, or (301) 949-5852, ext. 103.

Don Reed, Senator Richard Madaleno, Jr., Stephanie Rosen, Laila Asi

ONE FORTHE TEAM

Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support NAMI Montgomery County. Come in to the Chipotle at 11802F Rockville Pike in Rockville on Monday, April 25th between

4:30pm and 8:30pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to NAMI

Montgomery County.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED2016 Quicken Loans National Golf Tournament

Volunteers needed to sell concessions at the 2016 Quicken Loans National Golf Tournament at Congressional Country Club June 23rd to 26th.

It’s a fun day in the outdoors that raises money for NAMI MC!

Please contact julianne@namimc.org to volunteer. Tell your friends, neighbors, and classmates. Counts for Student

Service Learning hours!

Want to join or donate to a NAMI Montgomery County team? Pick one of these!

"support4peers16" - NAMI Connections and Peer-to-Peer TeamNAMI MC Latinos Unidos - Spanish speaking programs team"Family-to-Family Bradley/Reed" - Family-to-Family Class Team"Family-to-Family Rockville" - Family-to-Family Class Team"Family Support Telephone Netowork (FSTN)" - F2F teacher Trevor Albuquerque's Team"B & P Semple" - Bruce and Pat Semple's Team"Unitarian Family Support Group" - Family Support Group Team"Olney Family Support Group" - Family Support Group Team"Spouse Family Support Group" - Family Support Group Team"Rockville Family Support Group" - Family Support Group Team"B-CC Leadership" - Bethesda Chevy Chase High School Team"Julianne's Major Babes" - Julianne Grothe's Team"Team Salsa!" - Jennifer Siegle's Team"Nicole Lucas Hope Starts Here!" - Nicole Lucas' Team"Louie Lovers" - Stephanie Rosen's Team

Can't make it to the walk? Become a virtual walker or make a donation!

Megan Pauly, NAMI MC Director of Communications, has accepted an exciting job offer as a reporter/youth media producer from the National Public Radio affiliate in Wilmington, Delaware. Megan worked at NAMI MC for two years in many capacities. We will miss her and wish her the best.

NAMI EN ESPAÑOL

Programas permanentes en español:

Ofrecemos nuestro Grupo de Apoyo en español para ayudar a personas que están experimentando problemas de salud mental y sus familiares. El grupo es gratuito, confidencial y seguro. Se reúne cada primer y tercer viernes del mes, a las 6:30pm en nuestras oficinas. Además, ofrecemos una Línea de Ayuda telefónica: 301-949-5852 extensión 103 – que ofrece apoyo y recursos de salud mental. Atendemos en español. Esta línea de ayuda es un servicio gratuito, y está disponible para toda la comunidad Latina.

Programas para el futuro:

Estamos preparando el segundo Foro Comunitario de Salud Mental Latina. Tendrá lugar el próximo mes de mayo, posiblemente el lunes 23. Será en el área de Silver Spring /Langley Park en la Iglesia de San Camillus. Debido al éxito que tuvo el anterior foro del pasado mes de septiembre, invitamos a todos aquellos que estén interesados a acudir, ya que se ofrecerá una gran variedad de recursos y ayuda para todas aquellas personas con problemas de salud mental.

También ofreceremos una presentación para padres de jóvenes que padecen dificultades emocionales, “Padres y Maestros Como Aliados,” el próximo mayo en las oficinas de Synergy Family Services, Inc., en Hyattsville, MD. En junio y julio, ofreceremos la clase de “Bases y Fundamentos” en el mismo lugar, durante seis semanas. Para más información, contacte con Elyssa Diamond, al 301-949-5852, ext. 103.

Finalmente, estamos preparando nuestra caminata anual en Baltimore, “NAMI Walks,” que será el próximo sábado 21 de mayo, con el objetivo de recaudar fondos para nuestra organización. Esperamos que todos puedan participar en la caminata, pero si no es posible, pueden colaborar donando fondos vía internet. Para colaborar en este gran proyecto—sea para caminar, donar o los dos—visite a: www.namiwalks.org/participant/latinosunidos.

Si tiene dudas o desea más información sobre cualquier programa en español de NAMI MC, por favor contacte a Elyssa Diamond al 301-949-5852, ext. 103, o por email a elyssa@namimc.org.

Good Luck Megan!

I wish you and everyone involved with the organization only the best. It’s been such a joy and honor working with everyone here. As Garrison Keillor of the Writer’s Almanac puts it, “be well, do good work and keep in touch.” - Megan Pauly

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Shop NAMI MC Thrift Shop!Last chance to shop at the NAMI MC Thrift Shop 75% off clearance sale now though Saturday April 23rdShop Hours Monday - Saturday 11 AM - 6 PM Sunday 12 PM - 5 PM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mimi Kress (President) Josh Wooldridge (Vice President)Les Ulanow (Treasurer) Nancy Wolf (Secretary)Michael Murray Holly Funger Dubin Roberta Petrishko Sam Walinsky Michael Molnar

STAFF

Stephanie Rosen, Executive DirectorNicole Lucas, Program DirectorJulianne Grothe, Youth Program Coordinator & Office ManagerElyssa Diamond, Advocacy & Latino Programs CoordinatorKim Fletcher, Floor ManagerTelena Henderson, Production Room Manager

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