When:  
Wednesday, October 10th
6:30-8:00pm

Where:
MedStar Harbor Hospital
Baum Conference Center – Conference Room A
3001 S Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225

Register to Attend

Join NAMI Metro Baltimore and Mary O’Byrne on Wednesday, October 10th at 6:30pm at MedStar Harbor Hospital to learn about special needs trusts and estate planning.  This Mental Health Forum is the second of a two-part Legal Series sharing legal information and resources for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

About the Presenter

Join NAMI Metro Baltimore and Mary O’Byrne for part 2 of our legal series on Wednesday, October 10th at 6:30pm at MedStar Harbor Hospital to learn about special needs trusts and estate planning.

Mary E. O’Byrne is the owner of O’Byrne Law, LLC, a practice concentrating in special needs and estate planning, and advocacy for people with disabilities. She speaks frequently on these topics for families, attorneys and other professionals.

Mary is a member of and currently serves on the board of directors for the Special Needs Alliance. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and currently serves on their Trusts and Special Needs Trusts Section Steering Committee. She has been an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Mary has been recognized by SuperLawyers© in 2017 and 2018.

From 2013-2018,  Mary led the Special Needs Trust Advocates group in meeting with the Social Security Administration. She served on the Maryland Governor’s 2015 Task Force on ABLE Accounts. Mary currently serves as the Vice President of the board of directors of NAMI Metro Baltimore. She was the first Executive Director and Trustee of the First Maryland Disability Trust, a pooled asset special needs trust for people with disabilities.

About Mental Health Forums

NAMI Metro Baltimore Mental Health Forums are open to the public. Advanced registration is encouraged. Registration is free for NAMI members with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Register here.

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NAMI’s Education and Support programs for individuals living with a mental health condition and their family members will begin this fall. All classes are peer-led, non-clinical, and confidential. They are offered at no cost to participants. If interested in joining a future class, please contact NAMI Metro Baltimore HelpLine at 410-435-2600.

Caregiver Circle

Next Class:
Location: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
2424 McElderry Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Dates: Saturdays, September 15th-October 27th
10:30am-12:00pm

Future Class:
Location: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
2424 McElderry Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Dates: Saturdays, November 17th-December 29th
10:30am-12:00pm

Caregiver Circle is a free, peer-based, mutual support program for caregivers to loved ones living with a co-occurring mental health and substance use condition. Trained facilitators offer support and practical knowledge to participants as they guide productive discussion. Learn more.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer

Location: Clay Pots
1635 W. Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Dates: Saturdays, November 3rd-December 22nd
10:30am-12:00pm

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session education program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Learn more.

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When:  
Wednesday, September 12th
6:30-8:00pm

Where:
Christian Temple Church – Fellowship Hall
5820 Edmondson Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228

Register to Attend

Join NAMI Metro Baltimore and Dr. Dan Hale for Part 2 of the Geriatric Mental Health Series on Wednesday, September 12th at 6:30pm at Christian Temple. You will learn about mood disorders, their relationship to other medical conditions, and how family and friends can support individuals who have these disorders.

About the Presenter

Dr. Hale is Special Advisor to the President of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Director of the Healthy Community Partnership. He also is an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In 2011, Dr. Hale was Professor of Clinical Psychology at Stetson University, where he also served as Director of the Community Health Initiative.

Dr. Hale’s early research focused on depression, especially among older adults. In 1992, he began working with Drs. Richard Bennett and John Burton of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at Johns Hopkins to develop community-based health programs built around partnerships between medical and religious congregations. This successful collaboration with Drs. Burton and Bennett led to the publication of several reports on their work and co-authorship with Dr. Bennett of Building Healthy Communities through Medical-Religious Partnerships, published by Johns Hopkins University Press and now in its third edition (2018).

 

About Mental Health Forums

NAMI Metro Baltimore Mental Health Forums are open to the public. Advanced registration is encouraged. Registration is free for NAMI members with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Register here.

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To honor Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a lunch and learn session titled Talk Saves Lives. During this session, you will learn the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and how together, we can help prevent it. This training is free and open to the public, and a complimentary lunch will be provided.

When:  Thursday, September 13th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Where: NAMI Metro Baltimore – 6600 York Road Suite 204, Baltimore, MD 21212

Email our Administrative Coordinator, Suzie Brashler, at sbrashler@namibaltimore.org or call 410-435-2600 to register for this training. Registration ends on Monday, September 10th.

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NAMI Metro Baltimore will offer several modules of Smarts for Advocacy, a hands-on advocacy training, during fall 2018. Smarts for Advocacy will help you transform lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy. The training includes a series of 90-minute modules to develop a wide range of advocacy skills. You will learn to use your voice to influence policy makers and make a difference. Join NAMI Metro for one or more of the trainings below.

Upcoming Training Schedule

The following Tuesday evening series will take place at B’More Clubhouse, located at 9 E. Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Light refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, September 25th, 6:00-7:30pm
Module: “Telling Your Story”

Tuesday, October 2nd, 6:00-7:30pm
Module: “Contacting Your Policymaker”

Tuesday, October 9th, 6:00-7:30pm
Module: “Meeting Your Policymaker”

Tuesday, October 16th, 6:00-7:30pm
Module: “Parity: Fairness in Health Coverage”

The following half-day session will take place at NAMI Metro Baltimore, located at 6600 York Road, Suite 204, Baltimore, MD 21212. Lunch will be provided. 

Thursday, October 4th, 9:00am-2:00pm
Modules: “Telling Your Story”, “Contacting Your Policymaker”, and “Meeting Your Policymaker”

All Smarts for Advocacy trainings are free and open to the public. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. To join a training, please contact Administrative Coordinator, Suzie Brashler or call the NAMI Metro HelpLine at 410-435-2600.

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May is Mental Health Month. This month and throughout the year, NAMI Metro Baltimore builds awareness of mental health, stigma, and recovery. 1 in 5 people – 43.8 million adults in the United States – live with a mental health condition, including depression and anxiety.  Mental health conditions and the stigma that continues to surround them affect people from all walks of life.

Stigma can have serious consequences. It can cause people to feel isolated and alone. Stigma can also keep people from seeking help and treatment when they need it. In fact, 60% of adults living with a mental health condition did not receive any treatment services in the past year.

This Mental Health Month, we hope you will join us in the #WalkInMyShoes campaign seeks to bring greater awareness to mental health, and to help those who are personally impacted to feel less alone. The campaign aims to educate the community, offer support, and encourage those who need help to reach out.

Join the #WalkInMyShoes Campaign

We invite you to join us throughout Mental Health Month in the #WalkInMyShoes campaign. Here’s how to get involved:

1. Post a photo of your shoes on Instagram or Facebook with the caption: #WalkInMyShoes
2. Feel free to add a brief sentence sharing your experience of what it’s like to live with a mental illness, or caring for someone who does.  #WalkInMyShoes
3. If you don’t want to share your story, but want to show you understand, simply show a picture of your shoes and caption it with #WalkInMyShoes
4. Follow NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore on Facebook and Instagram.

Walk with Us – June 2nd

Ready to take the next step? Lace up your walking shoes and join us at the 16^th Annual NAMIWalks Maryland on Saturday, June 2^nd at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.  Gather friends, family, and colleagues to form a team. Register your team today– be sure to say you’re walking with the Metro Baltimore affiliate! By walking with us, you’ll bring critical awareness to mental health and raise funds to support NAMI’s programs in our community.

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NAMI’s education and support programs for individuals and families will be offered this summer. NAMI’s programs will help you expand your understanding of mental health and navigate resources for recovery. All programs are peer-led by trained volunteers with lived experience of a mental health condition, either as a peer or family caregiver.

Class and support group begin in May. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. To reserve your space in an upcoming program, please contact the NAMI Metro Baltimore HelpLine at (410) 435-2600.

Upcoming Schedule

NAMI Family-to-Family

NAMI Family-to-Family is 12-week education program for family members and caregivers of a loved one living with a mental health condition. It is a designated evidence-based program that includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. Learn more.

When: Wednesdays, May 30th-August 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Christian Temple Church, Fellowship Hall, 5820 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

Caregiver Circle

Caregiver Circle is a free, peer-based, mutual support program for caregivers to loved ones living with a co-occurring mental health and substance use condition. Trained facilitators offer support and practical knowledge to participants as they guide productive discussion. Learn more.

When: Saturdays, June 2nd-July 14th, 10:00am-11:30am
Where: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 2424 McElderry Street, Baltimore, MD 21205

NAMI Basics

NAMI Basics is a free, 6-session education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing mental health issues. You’ll learn the facts about mental health conditions and how best to support your child at home, at school and when they’re getting medical care.

When: Saturdays, June 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: MedStar Harbor Hospital, Baum Conference Center, Conference Room A
3001 S. Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21225

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Winter is here and with it comes snow, ice, and cold weather. NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore observes the closing policy of Baltimore County Public Schools, including delays, closures and cancellation of weekend and evening activities.

NAMI Metro Baltimore will share all weather delays and cancellations for our office and programs at www.namibaltimore.org. Announcements will additionally be shared on the NAMI Metro Baltimore Facebook and Twitter accounts.

While we never like to close or cancel our programs, the safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff are our top priority.

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NAMI programs provide outstanding education, support, and resources to individuals and families who are affected by mental health conditions. NAMI’s education programs can help you to better understand mental illness and recovery, and to advocate for yourself or a loved one.

NAMI Basics and NAMI Peer-to-Peer will be offered in January 2018. Advanced registration is required to participate, and all classes are provided at no cost. Classes will fill quickly – to reserve your space please contact the NAMI Metro Baltimore HelpLine at (410) 435-2600.

See the full program schedule and detailed program descriptions below to find the program that is right for you.

NAMI Basics

When: Saturdays, 9am-2pm
Start Date: January 6th
End Date: January 20th

Where: Christian Temple
5820 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228

NAMI Basics is a free education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed. The course is taught by a trained team with lived experience—they know what you’re going through because they’ve been there. The program provides critical strategies for taking care of your child and learning the ropes of recovery. Learn more.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer

When: Saturdays, 10am-12pm
Start Date: January 13th
End Date: March 17th

Where: Clay Pots
1635 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21223

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 10-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. Learn more.

 

 

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