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September is Suicide Awareness Month

2020-09-10T16:50:20-04:00
September is Suicide Awareness Month – Covid-19 has introduced extraordinary circumstances that provide new challenges, especially when it comes to mental health. With social distancing and a sea of masks instead of faces, we might feel more isolated– mentally and physically. Add on the stress that is entailed with living in a pandemic, and it becomes apparent that mental health is a bigger issue than ever.

With this in mind, NAMI Tallahassee remains dedicated to providing support for those in need by continuing classes and support groups and hosting events online. For Suicide Awareness Month, NAMI is pleased to announce that the Bluebird Run/Walk for Brookie B will be held virtually. Family to Family and Peer to Peer classes begin in September, also via Zoom.

As September 10th, International Suicide Awareness Day, approaches, remember, only one in four survivors of suicide loss seeks help.  Information for classes and presentations are provided in this newsletter. You are not alone.
September is Suicide Awareness Month2020-09-10T16:50:20-04:00

WFSU PERSPECTIVES Mental Health and the Pandemic

2020-06-06T23:43:54-04:00

Area mental health professionals are seeing an increase in symptoms related to the stresses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Link below to hear Dr. Jay Reeve, president and CEO of the Apalachee Center; Nancy O’Farrell, executive director of NAMI Tallahassee; Randy Nicklaus, president of 211 Big Bend; and Dr. Sally Karioth, faculty member, FSU College of Nursing discuss this.

Mental Health And The Pandemic

WFSU PERSPECTIVES Mental Health and the Pandemic2020-06-06T23:43:54-04:00

AND WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE ADVOCACY FRONT?

2020-06-06T21:17:38-04:00

One of the areas in which NAMI is proud to be involved in is advocacy – on the national, state, and local level.  NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a training workshop that gets our volunteers ready to tell our stories to decision-makers and funders.

If you might be interested in getting involved with NAMI Tallahassee’s Advocacy Committee, please let us know.  Send us an email at admin@nami-tallahassee.org or leave a voicemail on the Help Line, 850-841-3386.

This is the time of year when plans are being made and issues are being discussed.  Let your voice be heard!

AND WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE ADVOCACY FRONT?2020-06-06T21:17:38-04:00

About Us:

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Tallahassee is a grassroots, nonprofit, education, self-help support and advocacy organization for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families. We provide free mental health information and related services in Leon County and throughout the Big Bend area of Florida.

Helpful Links

Local Resources Crisis Page

Contact Information

Mailing Address NAMI Tallahassee P.O. Box 14842 Tallahassee, FL 32317 Phone: 850-841-3386 Email: admin@nami-tallahassee.org
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