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Feature in Baltimore Magazine

February 3, 2022 by NAMI Staff

NAMI Metro Baltimore is proud to be featured in the February 2022 Issue of Baltimore Magazine! You can read more about mental health in the workplace, criminal justice system, and more by checking out our feature below.

If you would like to read the rest of the Magazine, visit their website by clicking here.

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Webinar Series for Faith Leaders

January 12, 2022 by NAMI Staff

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Gain insight into how you can support the mental health of your community at this educational web series hosted by NAMI Metro Baltimore.

The Mental Health Education Conference for Faith Leaders offers participants the opportunity to gain a better understanding of topical issues pertaining to mental health and the effects of stigma. Faith community leaders will learn new strategies for supporting their congregation’s mental health needs by effectively “Putting their Heads Together”.

Participants will hear from fellow faith leaders, experts in the mental health field, and peers and family members whose lives have been impacted by mental illness.

Check out our presentation line up below!

May 5th: Dr. Que English “The Kids are not OK: Mobilizing Faith and Community Leaders to address Youth Behavioral Health”

May 12th: Rev. Kevin Wayne Johnson “Suicide Prevention: Why It Matters and How You Can Help”

May 19th: Rabbi Ilan Glazer and Rev. Jermine Alberty “A Conversation About Recovery”

May 26th: Rev. Pamula Yerby-Hammack, Robin Schaffer, and Dr. Sharlene Allen-Milton “Putting Our Heads Together” Panel

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Past Faith Conferences

NAMI Metro Baltimore’s annual conference for faith community leaders took place virtually in 2021 and was a 3-part webinar series to help educate and support faith leaders. Participants learned new strategies and gained tools to help support the mental well-being of their congregations.

This educational program has passed, however you can view recordings of the Webinars of your interest by clicking the links below. Be sure to click the play button on the bottom of the screen in the new window.

Mental Health Stigma | July 22nd

A discussion led by Rev. Bryce A. Jones will define social and perceived mental health stigma and the factors that cause stigma. Participants will learn how to help reduce mental health stigma in their congregations.

About the Presenter: Rev. Bryce A. Jones graduated from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University with a Masters of Divinity. Ordained in the Gospel ministry at New Friendship Baptist Church in Baltimore, Rev. Jones currently serves as the Minister of Urban Affairs and Political and Community Outreach.

Vicarious Trauma |July 29th

Rev. Bryce A. Jones joins us again to discuss the emotional, mental and physical toll that is often imposed on faith leaders. Participants will learn how to identify and define vicarious trauma, and more importantly how to strengthen themselves and their organization against compassion fatigue and burnout.

You can watch a recording of the Webinar by clicking here!

Congregational Depression Assistance Program |August 5th

Dr. W. Dan Hale of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center will lead a discussion to inform participants of a congregational mental health training program and how faith organizations can get involved.

About the Presenter: Dr. W. Dan Hale is a clinical psychologist who serves as special advisor to the President of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and director of the hospital’s Healthy Community Partnership. He is the coauthor of Healing Bodies and Souls: A Practical Guide for Congregations.

You can watch a recording of the Webinar by clicking here!

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Upcoming Ending the Silence Presentations

December 15, 2021 by NAMI Staff

NAMI Ending the Silence is an hour-long, free presentation led by two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation with key statistics and facts on mental health conditions, and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery.

Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma so people seek support, sooner.

NAMI Ending the Silence Will Teach You…

  • Warning signs and symptoms
  • How to reach out and support a student in distress
  • Where to seek mental health support
  • Healthy coping strategies
  • Local mental health resources
  • A young adult’s journey towards recovery

Upcoming Presentations for Parents and Guardians

Click the presentation of your interest to RSVP on Zoom.

For Parents and Guardians

  • January 10th | 7PM
  • January 24th | 7PM
  • January 31st | 7PM

For School Faculty & Staff

  • January 12th | 4PM
  • January 26th | 4PM
  • February 2nd | 4PM

For questions, contact Volunteer and Outreach Manager Sarah Arndt at sarndt@namibaltimore.org or call our HelpLine at (410) 435-2600.

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Support Group Schedule

July 12, 2021 by NAMI Staff

As it becomes safe to hold in-person programming, NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore has resumed a few of its support groups at Sheppard Pratt and Christian Temple. We will continue to offer virtual support groups as well, on an alternating schedule.

We will follow all safety protocols set in place by both the Baltimore City and County Health Departments and our partners to ensure the safety of participants.

Click the support group of your interest to learn more and register!

Space is limited, so advance registration for in-person support groups is required.

  • NAMI Connection Support Group: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10:30am – 12:00pm @ Sheppard Pratt Conference Center
  • NAMI Family Support Group: 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7pm – 8:30pm @ Sheppard Pratt Conference Center
  • NAMI Family Support Group: 1st & 3rd Mondays 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ Christian Temple

  • NAMI Connection Support Group: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6pm – 7:30pm
  • Connection Support Group: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6pm – 7:30pm (Young Adult)
  • NAMI Connection Support Group: 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10:30am – 12:00pm
  • Family Support Group: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 7pm – 8:30pm

If you have any questions, please reach out to our staff via email at info@namibaltimore.org, or call our HelpLine (Available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) at (410) 435 – 2600.

We look forward to seeing you again!

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Support Group Schedule

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