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Join our 2023 Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on September 27th!

September 1, 2023 by Nova Getz

Join us for an inspiring event where we’ll reflect upon the remarkable strides we’ve made over the years, celebrate local mental health heroes who have gone above and beyond in supporting our community’s mental health, and provide an update on who NAMI Metro Baltimore is today with a panel conversation on how we’re Bridging the Gap, led by WJZ reporter Dennis Valera and featuring a few community partners driving change in Baltimore.

RSVP Today: Your presence at this event is invaluable to us as we celebrate our journey and envision a future where mental health care is accessible to all. To ensure your spot, please RSVP using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TkX0FCelSPSpjnVTRkljmA

Let’s come together to honor the progress we’ve made, acknowledge the challenges that lie ahead, and ignite a collective commitment to bridging the gap in mental health care access in Baltimore.

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Stickers All Over Baltimore for Mental Health!

May 1, 2023 by Nova Getz

NAMI Metro Baltimore is raising awareness about mental health all over Baltimore City and Baltimore County! We’ve created a batch of stickers to put up in public places, to let people know that free, accessible mental health support is available if people need it.

There will be prizes for the top 3 people who find and post the most stickers to social! Help us raise awareness when you post to a picture of stickers you find and tag NAMI Metro Baltimore on social media!

The competition will end on May 30th, and we will contact the winner to coordinate where to send the prize. For questions, please contact Nova at ngetz@namibaltimore.org.

Thank you for helping spread the word this Mental Health Awareness Month!

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May 1-7 is Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week

April 30, 2023 by Nova Getz

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to recognize May 1-7, 2023, as Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week to help increase awareness and support people living with this burdensome condition.

Click the image above to download informational resources.

TD is an involuntary movement disorder that is characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso, and/or other body parts.1-4 TD is associated with prolonged use of certain mental health medicines (anti-psychotics) that can be used to treat bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.3,4 TD affects approximately 600,000 people in the U.S.1,5

Specifically, approximately 822,000 adults in Maryland are living with a mental illness, and many people with a mental illness may also have TD.7,8

The uncontrollable movements of TD can impact patients physically, socially, and emotionally.9 It can impact one’s ability to work, drive, button a shirt, eat, or even hold a cup of coffee.9,10 TD can exacerbate feelings of vulnerability, embarrassment, and frustration and add to the overall disease burden for the those living with the condition.4,9-11

If you or someone you love is showing symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia, you are not alone, and help is available. Click the button below to download more information, and even a guide to help you start a conversation with your doctor to get treatment.

Click Here for Printable Resources

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Now Enrolling August 2023 Education Classes

April 25, 2023 by Nova Getz

NAMI Metro Baltimore’s Signature education classes provide invaluable information and support for people living with mental health conditions and their family members.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-week course for individuals with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family is an 8-week course for family members and loved ones of an adult living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session education program for adults who are looking to better understand their mental health condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain

NAMI Peer-to-Peer will help you:

  • Create a personalized relapse prevention plan
  • Learn how to interact with health care providers
  • Develop confidence for making decisions and reducing stress
  • Understand the impact of symptoms on your life
  • Access Baltimore-area resources to assist you in maintaining your journey toward recovery.

Register for a Class

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is offered in person at South West Partnership. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer
Dates: Mondays, August 28th – October 23rd | 7pm – 9pm

To register, click here or contact our HelpLine at (410) 435-2600 or email info@namibaltimore.org

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NAMI Family-to-Family

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidence-based program that includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

What You’ll Gain

NAMI Family-to-Family provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love.

In the program, you’ll learn about:

  • How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
  • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
  • Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
  • Finding and using local supports and services
  • Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
  • Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
  • The impact of mental illness on the entire family

Register for a Class

Dates: Tuesdays, August 29th – October 25th from 7pm – 9pm

To register, click here or contact our HelpLine at (410) 435-2600 or email info@namibaltimore.org.

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NAMI Faith Leader Mental Health Conference on May 4th

April 20, 2023 by Nova Getz

Thursday, May 4th | 9am – 3pm

We’re excited to partner with Morgan CARES to bring community Faith Leaders together for a day of learning and discussion. Join us as we hear from leaders in our community about how mental health shows up in our congregations, and how faith and spiritual leaders have an essential role in providing first-line support and care to people living with mental health conditions and their families.

During our Faith Conference, we will engage in meaningful conversation with panelists from PAAVE and Roberta’s House, breakout sessions and in-depth discussion. NAMI Metro Baltimore also will share an invaluable resource for attendees to take home and use in your daily practice, should someone approach you about their mental health.

NAMI Metro Baltimore is also proud to launch a new program, Compartiendo Esperanza, as one break out session offered during the conference. This session, intended to introduce our Spanish-speaking population to our anti-stigma presentations, will be offered in Spanish. Should translation services be required to enjoy the rest of the conference, please notify us.

Each ticket reserves one seat and one meal per attendee.

We hope to see you there! RSVP by clicking the button below.

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LOUDER 2023

April 14, 2023 by Nova Getz

Tuesday, April 18th | 5:30pm – 7:30pm

It’s time to get LOUDER! Join NAMI Metro Baltimore for cocktails, entertainment, food, and fun as we raise our voices and elevate the conversation about mental health in Baltimore.

You’ll get to hear stories from our honorees Monica Mitchell, Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo Foundation and Brown Advisory, accepted by Michael Hankin, President & CEO.  In addition, Towson University will be recognized for its commitment to providing mental health resources on campus during NAMI Metro’s #IWillListen week. At our 2022 inaugural event, nearly 200 people representing 55 corporations came together to network, celebrate, and bring awareness to this important cause.

All proceeds from LOUDER tickets and the silent auction will support NAMI Metro Baltimore’s mission to end the stigma around mental health and provide free support and education services to our community.

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Mental Health Story Portrait Project

March 15, 2023 by Nova Getz

In 2023, NAMI Metro Baltimore began its first ever Mental Health Story Portrait Project, to highlight the insights and resilience of some of our volunteers as they advocate to end stigma around mental health conditions in our community.

Our features come out at the beginning of every month! Below is a catalogue of the stories published, thus far.

June: Becka

May: Jane

April: Megan

March: Mary

Click the image above to read Mary’s feature.

February: Fatin

Click the image above to read Fatin’s feature.

January: Rita

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Mental Health Prayer Breakfast Recap

March 1, 2023 by Nova Getz

On February 28th, we hosted our first ever Mental Health Prayer Breakfast for Faith Leaders with our friends at Maryland Wellness. It was a morning full of discussion around the mental health concerns that local faith leaders are facing, and how to find a path forward to make sure that all congregations are connected with the appropriate resources, so that if a community member comes to them needing mental health support, they know where to point them.

During our panel discussion, we were grateful to hear from the below Faith and Community Leaders:

Dr. Carla Debnam – First Lady of Morning Star Baptist Church
Ayyub Hanif – CEO of INGE Benevolent Ministries, co-founder of Muslimat Al-Nisaa, and Registered Nurse
Denielle Randall, LCSW-C – Pathways to Advocacy Against Violence Everyday program (PAAVE) at the Center for Hope in Baltimore City, Maryland.
Tikvah Womack, LCPC – Jewish Community Services and serves as a member of the Jewish faith congregation
Pastor Rodney Morton – Pastor of Central Baptist Church

Key themes and takeaways that arose throughout the discussion were as follows:

  1. Mental health trainings are desired for all congregation staff, including security and front desk personnel because they might be the first point of contact for someone in need of support
  2. Collaboration and forming a Mental Health Coalition between multiple congregation leaders was of interest
  3. Cultural humility and cultural competency are seen as buzz words, and there should be more focus around truly putting these concepts into practice, by acknowledging implicit bias
  4. There is a need to look at the whole individual and their life experiences, beyond just mental or physical health because oftentimes, peoples’ living situations can affect the two
  5. The desire to stop criminalization of suicide attempts was shared by many faith leaders, who recalled incidences where police involvement and the use of handcuffs was traumatizing for both the individual at risk, and family members

Churches, temples, mosques, and faith communities reach 70% if the American population each month. Faith communities can fight stigma through educating their congregations and staff, to create a culture that truly offers emotional, relational, and spiritual counseling to people touched by mental illness.

If you are interested in participating in future mental health programs for faith communities, sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop for our Mental Health Education Faith Conference on May 4th, 2023!

Stay engaged with our activities in West Baltimore and to reach out to Outreach Coordinator Tyleia Reed at treed@namibaltimore.org for more info about our support group at Bon Secours Community Resource Center.

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NAMI Maryland Advocacy Day is February 22nd

January 12, 2023 by Nova Getz

Registration for NAMI Maryland Advocacy Day is now open! Click the button below to register on EventBrite.
Click Here to RSVP

Each year, NAMI Maryland hosts an Advocacy Day during the legislative session. This is your chance to join us virtually to meet with your legislators and share your story!

This year, we’re fighting for Early Intervention & Treatment, Better Access to Treatment & Services, Reducing Racial Health Disparities, and Strengthening Maryland’s Mental Health Crisis Response.

Will you take a stand with us? Click the button below to make your voice heard!

Click Here to RSVP for Advocacy Day


NAMI Metro Baltimore is also hosting an Advocacy Breakfast on February 15th from 7:30am – 8:45am to brief our advocates on policy priorities, and to help them feel comfortable sharing their stories with state legislators.

Meet other local mental health advocates when you join this breakfast! RSVP at the button below.

Click Here to RSVP for the Breakfast

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NAMI is Committed to #Vote4MentalHealth

November 1, 2022 by Nova Getz

Click the image above to learn more.

From health care to the economy to criminal justice and more, mental health touches many of the issues that you might care about the most. When you choose which candidates to support, you #Vote4MentalHealth, whether you realize it or not.

Many people across the country are voting early this election. Are you one of them? If not, do you have a plan to #Vote4MentalHealth ?

Learn about your voting options and the information you need to vote here.

To help build your plan to vote in 2022, answer these questions:

  1. Are you registered to vote? Register or check your voter registration here. 
  2. Are you able to vote early in your state? Or will you vote on Election Day, November 8?
  3. If you are voting by absentee ballot, have you requested your ballot? When will you send it back? Or will you return it at a drop box, if available? 
  4. If you’re voting in person, will you vote early or on Election Day? Will you go in the morning, during the day, or after school or work?  
  5. How will you get to your polling location? Do you need transportation? Can you help your friends, neighbors or family get to the polling location?

Election Day is November 8th! It’s important to make your plan to vote NOW to make sure your vote is counted. Thank you for your #Vote4MentalHealth!

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From the blog

Now Enrolling August 2023 Education Classes

Mental Health Story Portrait Project

Mental Health Prayer Breakfast Recap

LOUDER Playlist

Feature in Baltimore Magazine

May 1-7 is Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week

Learn about Tardive Dyskinesia, a movement disorder associated with the prolonged use of anti-psychotic medicines.

Events

Join our 2023 Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on September 27th!

Join us for an inspiring event where we’ll reflect upon the remarkable strides we’ve made over the years, celebrate local mental health heroes who have gone above and beyond in […]

Stickers All Over Baltimore for Mental Health!

NAMI Metro Baltimore is raising awareness about mental health all over Baltimore City and Baltimore County! We’ve created a batch of stickers to put up in public places, to let […]

NAMI Faith Leader Mental Health Conference on May 4th

Calling all Faith Leaders in Baltimore! Join us for a free conference on mental health this International Day of Prayer.

LOUDER 2023

Join us on Tuesday, April 18th for LOUDER! We’ll celebrate leaders supporting mental health in our community.

NAMI Maryland Advocacy Day is February 22nd

RSVP for Advocacy Day and our Advocacy Breakfast here!

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