DATE: Sunday , May 31, 2009 Location: Artesani Park in Brighton Walker check in time :9:00 a.m Official walk start time :11:00 am Distance: 5 Kilometers/3 Miles
The NAMI WALKS for the Mind of America is a nationwide funraising and mental health awareness program that is being held in more than 80 communities around the country in 2009, including right here in Boston. It is expected that these walks will raise approximately 9 millon dollars in 2009 for NAMI and the mental health services it provides to thousands of families across the country.
There is no walker registration fee for the walk. All participants are encouraged to collect donations from family members, friends , support groups, education courses, information and referral services, and advocacy at all levels to ensure that all persons affected by mental illness receive the services that they need and deserve, in a timely fashion.
All walkers raising $100.00 or more will receive a NAMI WALKS for the Mind of America event T-shirt.
Companies, organizations and families are encouraged to organize teams of walkers made up of employees, organization members, relatives and friends to take part in the Walk.
NAMI WALKS for the Mind of America is a rain or shine event.
Bus location Fall River area - 51 Purchase Street bus will be there at 8:am leave at 8:45 am
New Bedford area - 9 South Sixth Street, bus will be there at 8:00 am leave at 8:45
Buses will bring you there and back , lots of fun ,enjoying the day bring your chairs lots of water , food, music .
A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT !!!!!!
To register for the walk go to www.nami.org/namiwalks/ma and for tips and tools for the walk go to www.namimass.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT : Brenda Venice 508-678-2584 or namifallriver@comcast.net
NAMI Greater Fall River Educational meetings moves to Corrigan Mental Health Center, 49 Hillside Street in Fall River ( one block South of Charlton Hospital . ) The meetings will be on the first Monday of the month (except when Monday falls on the holiday than the meetings will be the second Monday.) Meetings will at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM with a guest speaker from different organizations and topics.
Parking : Hillside Street or in back of Corrigan Mental Health on Maple Street in the parking lot, its well lite.
Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend
NAMI Educational Meetings
Fall River - the first Monday of the month
Taunton - Starting in September second Tuesday of the month
No Educational meetings for June , July and August will start back up again in September .
Talk to someone who understands.......
Family Support Group meet every third Wed of the month at the First Baptist Church 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM in Fall River
NAMI Connection Support Group is a recovery support of their diagnosis .
Is a recovery support group for adults with mental Illness regardless of their diagnosis. Every group is offered free of charge and meets for 90 minutes. The groups are led by trained individuals who are also in recovery -people who understands the challenges you face.
A vital link to your Community
A key to your recovery All groups are confidential you can share as much or as little personal information as you wish.
Please join Fall River group is now started , New Bedford support group is (cancel until September )
IN Our Own Voice , Learn about Mental Illness from People who have been there.
Recovery Educational Presention
Key program Topics, In our own Voice;Living with mental illness is a practical tool to educate and increase awareness about, the true nature of brain disorders, commonly known as mental illnesses.The presentation covers issues frequently faced by those dealing with severe mental illnessess.
If you like to received NAMI Greater Fall River Newsletter or NAMI Greater Fall River E- Newsletter please email namifallriver@comcast.net to be put on the mailing list , to get all the updated on what happening in the southeast area.
For more information email :namifallriver@comcast.net or call 508-678-2584.