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NAMI Connections

Talk to someone who understands...someone just like you. NAMI Connections is a recovery support group program for people living with mental illness.

 Every Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church from 6:30-8:00pm

Share and Care Group

A Share and Care Group will meet on the third Tuesday of each month at Trinity Lutheran Church 12391 Mercy Blvd. from 6:30-8:00pm.

July  2010 General Meeting

Our July General Meeting  will be held on  Monday July 5, 2010 at 6:30pm at Trinity Lutheran Church 12391 Mercy Blvd. (across from St. Joseph’s Hospital)

Our July meeting will feature an Ice Cream Social with Sundaes.  We will also hear a report on the Region 5 Summit  and Opening To Recovery Program update. Join us and become part of the solution.

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 Peer-To-Peer Graduation

 Our June General Meeting honored recent graduates of our Peer-To-Peer Program. Jodi Whitaker, Program Director, was joined by other trainers in presenting certificates to those completing the class. Everyone enjoyed a pot-luck dinner and graduation cake afterwards.

Connection Facilitator Training Program Begins

   The Connection and Facilitator Training Program will held on July 16-18 at Mercer University in Atlanta. It will be held in the Mercer Nursing Building.

     NAMI Connection Facilitators are individuals living with mental illnesses and are at a point in recovery where they want to "give back" to others. They attend an intense training designed to help them develop the skills they need to facilitate a NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group.

     Applications can be found on the www.namiga.org website, along with the agenda and a short description of the course.  Applicants must provide their own transportation and must submit their application through the NAMI-Savannah Office 912-353-7143.

Georgia Advocates for Mental Health Meet In Washington D.C.

   During this past month Nami-Savannah President, Diane Reeder, joined with advocates from mental health organizations across Georgia in Washington D.C.  The advocates visited with legislators stressing the need for their support in providing care for our family members with mental illness. NAMI-Savannah and NAMI Georgia are committed to joining together with mental health advocacy groups to provide a unified front in obtaining services and support for the mentally ill.