NAMI Thurston Mason

The uncontrollable movements of tardive dyskinesia can negatively impact a person physically,socially & emotionally, and a support system can help. Learn more about TD and find resources:
bit.ly/48pzRSr

You’re invited! Join us tomorrow for our monthly “Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Monthly Forum” Put us on your calendar for the 4th Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Please see the attached flyer. Learn about changes in the Ombuds/Advocate system, share your experiences and discuss changes you would like to see.

Join the meeting and visit the OBHA website by clicking the link in our bio.

NAMI Grubs & Games Night

Faith Lutheran Church: 1212 Connection Street, Shelton, WA. 98584

Starting September 4th

Let’s flood our national Summer of Self-Care Photo Album with youth and young adults!

Upload here: https://supportnami.org/selfcarealbum/page/2/

Black Women and Mental Health Ft Corinne Foxx & DeWanda Wise:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0VG1-Fo5hg

JOIN US TODAY for the Connection Recovery Support group!

Join us for NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group each Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.

NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need. The group is provided at no cost to participants, designed for adults (18+) with mental health conditions, led by people with mental health conditions and is held weekly for 90-minutes sessions. No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed and it is Confidential.

In Person Location: Join us at the Olympia Community Center, 222 Columbia St NW , Olympia, WA 98501. Most meetings on the 1st floor, look for signs or check with the information desk.

If you are looking for additional opportunities to meet online with other NAMI affiliates in Washington you can find listings (dates/times) through the link in our bio.

If you’re being treated with antipsychotic medication and are experiencing uncontrollable, abnormal and repetitive movements, it’s important to talk with your healthcare provider about tardive dyskinesia (TD). Download a doctor discussion guide at bit.ly/48pzRSr

What Is 988?

988 is the three-digit dialing code connecting people to the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline, where compassionate, accessible care and support is available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress — whether that is thoughts of su***de, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also contact 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

The goal of the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is to provide immediate crisis intervention and support. When someone contacts 988, a trained crisis counselor will answer, listen to the person, provide support and share resources, as needed. Crisis counselors are trained to help in a variety of crisis situations, and no one is required to disclose any personal information.

Find out more of how it works in Washington State here: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-prevention/su***de-prevention/988-su***de-crisis-lifeline

Find the latest data on usage here:https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/988-system-leg-report-2023.pdf

Although women of other races and ethnic backgrounds may also experience mental health disorders during and after pregnancy, Black maternal and mental health organizations report that Black women are at higher risk for these ailments because of the pervasiveness of racism and racial discrimination.

Learn more: https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/article-archive/article/legacy/the-maternal-mental-health-of-black-women

Tu eres; poderosa, unica, guerrera, valiosa, hermosa.

You are: powerful, unique, strong, valuable, and beautiful.

The book Service Denied explores the effect of war on veterans of color across generations and the different ways the military further marginalized service members from minority groups. “Our service never ends. Once we sign that line and we give our oath and we ship out, we’ve taken on a lifetime of service,” David Carlson says about veterans fighting for a second chance. Read the NBC news article from 2022 about the book.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/service-denied-exploration-intergenerational-war-trauma-black-veterans-rcna40970

Join us for NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group each Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.

NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need. The group is provided at no cost to participants, designed for adults (18+) with mental health conditions, led by people with mental health conditions and is held weekly for 90-minutes sessions. No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed and it is Confidential.

In Person Location: Join us at the Olympia Community Center, 222 Columbia St NW , Olympia, WA 98501. Most meetings on the 1st floor, look for signs or check with the information desk.

If you are looking for additional opportunities to meet online with other NAMI affiliates in Washington you can find listings (dates/times) through the link in our bio.

Asian Pacific Islander communities face stigma and barriers to care regarding mental health awareness and the challenges this may bring. Find out more about historical, cultural, and systemic components of mental health awareness within Asian Pacific islander communities and good-to know organizations & resources to check out.

People of color may face cultural and structural barriers to accessing mental health services. Learn more about how you can get involved this

Learn more through the link in our bio.

Join us for NAMI Family Support Group, today from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm,
IN PERSON at the Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton! NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.

Free of cost to participants
Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions
Led by family members of people with mental health conditions
90 minutes long and meets “IN PERSON” on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed and the group is Confidential

If you are looking for additional opportunities to meet online with other Family Support groups across the state, please check these listings ( dates/times) here: https://www.namiwa.org/familysupportgroup

What happens at the intersection of mental health and one’s experience as a member of the Black community? While the experience of being Black in America varies tremendously, there are shared cultural factors that play a role in helping define mental health and supporting well-being, resiliency and healing.

Learn more here: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American

Indigenous/Native communities in the U.S. shoulder many burdens, including economic and political marginalization, education disparities, discrimination and mental health challenges rooted in a long history of trauma. Preservation of cultural identities, practices, and belief systems are protective factors for mental health, in addition to adequate mental health support and resources.

Learn more here: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Indigenous

Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. However, background and identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 2008 to start changing this.

Learn more here: https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month/about-bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month/

JULY is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

“Once my loved ones accepted the diagnosis, healing began for the entire family, but it took too long. It took years. Can’t we, as a nation, begin to speed up that process? We need a national campaign to destigmatize mental illness, especially one targeted toward African Americans…It’s not shameful to have a mental illness. Get treatment. Recovery is possible.”

– Bebe Moore Campbell, 2005

Click the link in our bio to learn more.

We at NAMI Thurston-Mason share in celebrating the 4th of July with our communities in a respectful way. Please recognize that this can be a difficult time for combat veterans and people with sensory disorders. Consider celebrating without loud fireworks.

Have an enjoyable and safe holiday!

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f you have lived experience with a mental health condition or a loved one’s mental health condition, consider joining our Ending the Silence (ETS) Team! Be a part of the movement to educate, empower and inform students, teachers and family members in Thurston and Mason counties. The presentation includes warning signs, how to find help and your personal story. We have a beautiful, updated video to go with the presentation. End the Stigma! Join ETS.

For questions, email Eliana Stockwell-Ferber at [email protected].

Written by Alexandria Ang a 23-year-old content creator and mental health advocate living in Saint Paul, MN. She is currently a member of NAMI’s Youth Advisory board, NAMI Next Gen, as well as the host of a mental health podcast called “A is for Anxious.”
Click here to read: https://nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/July-2023/How-Improving-My-Mental-Health-Helped-Me-Reconnect-with-My-Culture

Join us to aim for better coping, embrace shared strength, and reject judgment. Mental health conditions are not your fault, and you are not alone. Together, we can find healing and resilience.
Here's what our participants say:
“I found the NAMI Family Support Group at the time I really needed it!”
“Constructive, practical, and helpful information from group members.”
“Essential to the success of our family support groups.”
Take the first step toward hope and healing.

NOTE: Change of “In-Person” Schedule for NAMI Family Support Group Shelton! We are aligning our support group nights to Wednesdays! 1st & 3rd Wednesdays will continue online with Zoom, and the 2nd Wednesdays will be in person in Shelton.

NAMI Thurston Mason has two NAMI on Campus (NoC) clubs: NAMI Club at Saint Martin's University and With Love Always Club with Capital High School! Reach out to us to get involved and join the movement to support youth mental health by emailing Eliana Stockwell-Ferber at [email protected].

We are so excited to be part of this initiative!

🌍 Join us in celebrating the incredible work of Thurston Thrives and our partners for their commitment to improving our community’s health! 🤝🌱

Thurston Thrives pilots a community information exchange to improve community health.

With a decade of experience, Thurston Thrives has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people in Thurston County with a priority to mobilize efforts and close health equity gaps. Over the past several years, Thurston Thrives has built a strong partnership with Kaiser Permanente Thrive. Together, we are working on the Thurston County Networking Referral Platform Pilot, an initiative that aims to establish and sustain a community information exchange using the Unite Us platform.

The following eight participating community-based organizations, CIELO, Thurston County Food Bank, NAMI, Peer Olympia, Family Support Center of South Sound, Intercity Transit, Mi Chiantla, and The Evergreen State College have been able to get to know each other and their services in the last several months. Gathering in small groups has allowed organizations to figure out how they can be successful by finding common ground, discussing referral needs and learning about what’s important to them.

These organizations will be using the “Unite Us” technology to send and receive closed-loop referrals. This pilot program will engage community organizations and address the need for improved health equity in our community.