NAMI South King County WA

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NAMI’s Mental Health Advocacy NAMI uses the power of lived experience to shape how communities address mental health. We've made great progress, but our advocacy is not done we need your ...

Mental Health Awareness Month is more than just advocating for awareness in our communities. It includes advocating for awareness in our legislative branches of government. Visit https://nami.quorum.us/action_center/ to find ways to engage and share your story!

NAMI's Advocacy Headquarters NAMI champions better care and better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. Join our advocacy. Be a part of the change.

We can't wait to celebrate Mental Health Awareness and the celebration of mental health wellness on June 4 in Kirkland. Thank you to our most recent team recruits, Janet and Paul Sjoholm!
If you want to help raise money for the continuation of free mental health resources and programming, visit https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=47106
and join our team!

NAMI South King County Team fundraising page for NAMI South King County

Thank you to all of those who joined us on Saturday for Bob Krulish's LEAP Workshop! Stay tuned for more workshops in the future, and visit namiskc.org for more events and programming opportunities.

Register at namiskc.org!

Join us next month as we offer a LEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner) Seminar in partnership with NAMI Seattle and NAMI Thurston/Mason!

Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner (LEAP) Workshop - NAMI South King County Despite your best intentions, do your attempts to help descend into conflict and drive your loved one further away? The LEAP workshop might be for you.

We have some exciting news! Please help us Kickoff our 2022 NAMIWalks event at Logan Brewing Company in Burien on Tuesday, April 26th, 6-8pm. Come for community, inspiration, NAMI and mental health information, and fun! Whether you're new to NAMIWalks or a long time supporter, this event is for you!

Experience a panel of faith leaders discussing the impacts of mental health on faith, their communities, and themselves. On March 6th at 3PM. We will have leaders from multiple faith communities.

NAMI FaithNet is an interfaith resource network of NAMI members, clergy, and congregations of all faith traditions who wish to encourage faith communities who are welcoming and supportive of people with mental illnesses and their families.

REGISTER HERE:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsduigrToqHdJ0gwJSyRbrZOgyTwww3F0r

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NAMI WA - FaithNet Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NAMI WA - FaithNet Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

If you grew up in a Latinx family, you likely did not grow up talking about mental health. Take a listen to these tips in approaching the subject!

4 tips for talking to your Latinx parents about mental health : Life Kit Shame and stigma play a huge role in discouraging folks in the Latinx community from seeking mental health care — and talking about it with their families. These steps can help you prepare for the conversation with your loved ones.

HealthierHere is now actively recruiting for a Health Literacy Program Manager to join the Equity and Engagement Team. This next team member will help with the implementation of the Health Literacy Grant that HealthierHere received from the Office of Minority Health in partnership with Public Health Seattle & King County. The position is grant funded through June 30, 2023 and the person will be fully dedicated to supporting partners in the implementation of the strategies designed to promote system transformation related to the development and dissemination of culturally appropriate and accessible health literacy information and materials in King County.

The position is open through January 21, 2023 and applicants can apply by sending a cover letter, responses to the mandatory supplemental questions included in the job description and resume to: [email protected] - Please put “Health Literacy Program Manager” in the subject line of the email.

It's that time of year again, donation season! Take this moment to reflect on what NAMI South King County has given you over the last year. Did you receive a resource that was useful? Did you experience one of our signature presentations or participant in one of our signature education programs or support groups? Giving helps us continue to offer resources and continue to expand our reach to the community.
Consider giving at: https://www.namiwalks.org/participant/namisouthking

NAMI South King County A fundraising page for NAMI South King County

An ABLE account is a special type of bank account for people with disabilities. The money in ABLE accounts can be used for qualified disability-related expenses, such as education, housing, and transportation.
Most importantly, ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save money without losing their eligibility for federally funded benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

How the ABLE program works — Washington State ABLE Savings Plan Signing up for the ABLE program is quick. Open an ABLE account in as little as 10 minutes.

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Join NAMI tomorrow as they discuss the holiday blues, stressors throughout the holiday season, and ways to cope.

NAMI Ask the Expert: Navigating the Winter & Holiday Blues | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness Dr. Christine Crawford will discuss symptoms that people can experience secondary to Seasonal Affective Disorder and review strategies that people can use to cope.

REMINDER: Teens 13-17 may now register for our Teen Check-In! This is an opportunity to get peer support for mental health conditions, family or school troubles, and more in a safe and supportive environment. Register today at namiskc.org under our calendar tab.

Register today for our Spring Family-to-Family 8-week course for family, partners and friends of individuals living with a mental health condition.

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At 6 in the evening on Monday, October 25, NAMI South King County Community Speakers' Forum is hosting a powerful presentation by Auburn Survivors of Su***de who have created a safe place for survivors and friends of survivors to share their struggles and pain while offering comfort and understanding to others through peer-led support groups formed to help deal with the trauma and grief caused by the su***de of a loved one. You are invited to join this FREE Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83540462455?pwd=bjlRclNRclBJOEc3MGRhSVp6ZDhGdz09:

Have you heard? We partnered with community organizations and individuals in Maple Valley to create a new resource, open to the Maple Valley community and beyond!
Specifically dedicated to teens ages 13-17 to offer a space, facilitated by NAMI-trained volunteers, to share amongst peers. Register today for next week's group on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. on Zoom.

Thank you for being a champion for mental health, Senator Keiser!

Thank you Senator Das for being a champion for mental health!

Thank you Rep. Orwall for all the work you do to represent the importance of mental health in the legislature. We're honored to have such an advocate like you to represent our community in Olympia!

Physical health is just as important as mental health. Attend Saturday's Kent Health Fair and you can receive free health screenings, and much more.

If you haven't donated yet, there is still time!
What does NAMI provide for you?
Free education on mental health
Free support groups for individuals with mental health conditions and their loved ones
Free legislative advocacy to further promote mental health and support legislation that will advance services for those who need them most.

Walk Stars, South King County Team fundraising page for Walk Stars, South King County

Join us as we discuss supporting children of color with mental health conditions! Saturday at 2 p.m. via Zoom.

Missed our ETS presentation this morning and still want to engage in NAMIWalks Your Way? Join us at 4 p.m. PT for virtual BINGO, including information on mental health and prizes for our winners. NAMI South King County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Virtual BINGO!
Time: Jul 17, 2021 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Login now to join our Ending the Silence Presentation for NAMIWalks Your Way!

Topic: NAMI Ending the Silence for Families - NAMI South King County
Time: Jul 17, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NAMI Ending the Silence for Families - NAMI South King County. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NAMI Ending the Silence for Families - NAMI South King County. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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The Cast of “David Makes Man” – Men Should Be Allowed To Have Feelings The cast from “David Makes Man” discusses childhood mental health, destigmatizing mental health in the Black community, and being conditioned to "man up."

Hey teens! Looking for job opportunities that aren't run of the mill? Check this out!

Esta clase es específicamente para familiares y amigos de personas que sufren de condiciones de salud mental. Los participantes aprenderán sobre diagnósticos, tratamiento, recuperación, estrategias de comunicación, y preparación en caso de una crisis de salud mental. Los líderes también son miembros de familia, y saben lo que es tener un ser querido que padece de una enfermedad mental.

Have you pre-registered yet for this week's Family Support Group? Every third Thursday of the month, this support group gathers. Join local families, like your own, caring for a loved one with a mental health condition/illness. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. https://namiskc.org/event/nami-family-support-group/2021-06-17/

NAMI Family Support Group NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. NAMI South King County has an online Family Support Group which meets....

Sign up today for NAMI South King County's Family-to-Family Education program! This FREE 8-session educational program is for family, partners, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness.
Email Janet Sjoholm, [email protected] to register!

Interested in becoming a support group facilitator for Family Support Group? NAMI Washington is hosting a facilitator training and the deadline to apply is TODAY: https://www.namiwa.org/index.php/programs/education-training/nami-washington-trainings

Find more information on NAMI's Family Support Groups here: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Family-Support-Group

NAMI Family Support Group | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness Learn about NAMI Family Support Group, a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness.

An amazing story to be shared! https://www.ted.com/talks/dixon_chibanda_why_i_train_grandmothers_to_treat_depression?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Why I train grandmothers to treat depression Dixon Chibanda is one of 12 psychiatrists in Zimbabwe -- for a population of more than 16 million. Realizing that his country would never be able to scale traditional methods of treating those with mental health issues, Chibanda helped to develop a beautiful solution powered by a limitless resource:...