Every quarter, NAMI Metro Baltimore hosts Mental Health Forums to raise awareness and start conversations about mental health in the Baltimore Community.

Please join us on September 16th from 7pm – 8pm for a virtual mental health forum in partnership with MedStar Harbor Hospital. This will be an opportunity to learn more about common mental illnesses, how they affect individuals and their families, and resources available to support.

Our speakers will include James Schmidt, LCSW-C and Dr. Jemima Kankam, MD.

This will be a free Zoom webinar with a live question and answer segment, so please register to hold your space. Come with questions, and leave with insight!

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We are so grateful to everyone who joined our virtual Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony and made it a night to remember. It was a great year for NAMI Metro Baltimore. Learn more by reading our full annual report.

During the Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, we reflected on our impact from the last year, engaged in an insightful discussion with our esteemed panelists about mental health and the workforce, and recognized professionals and community members who go above and beyond to support the mental health of our fellow Baltimoreans.

Couldn’t make it to the live event? You can catch the recording on YouTube by clicking the play button, below!

For any questions, please contact info@namibaltimore.org or call our HelpLine during weekdays from 9am – 5pm at (410) 435-2600.

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Every quarter, NAMI Metro Baltimore hosts Mental Health Forum to raise awareness and start conversations about mental health in the Baltimore Community. The Healing Us Together (HUT) project is a co-designed community-based intervention project by BHSB, Ministers Conference of Baltimore and Vicinity, and community leaders being used as a mitigation strategy for people to begin to heal from the historical and current effects of exposure to traumatic events in Baltimore.

Date and Time: Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm

At the end of this interactive session, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the step-by-step approach for the development of the HUT project
2. Discuss how HUT advances the 7 healing centered commitments and 7 principles of Kwanzaa to engage communities in community conversations about moving from trauma to healing
3. Identify key aspects of the HUT S.E.L.F. (Safety, Emotions, Loss, Future) Community Conversations curriculum to engage people in conversations
4. Create ways to become involved and/or collaborate with HUT

This session is free and open to the public! Register and receive reminders by clicking the button below.

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As it becomes safe to hold in-person programming, NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore will resume a few of its support groups at Sheppard Pratt and Christian Temple in September. 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.

Starting in September – 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.

In-Person Support Groups

NAMI Connection Support Group: 1^st & 3^rd Saturdays 10:30am – 12:00pm @ Sheppard Pratt Conference Center

NAMI Family Support Group: 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays 7pm – 8:30pm @ Sheppard Pratt Conference Center

NAMI Family Support Group: 1^st & 3^rd Mondays 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ Christian Temple

(Christian Temple’s Family Support Group will begin on September 20th)

Virtual Support Groups

NAMI Connection Support Group: 1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays 6pm – 7:30pm

Connection Support Group: 2^nd & 4^th Wednesdays 6pm – 7:30pm (Young Adult)

NAMI Connection Support Group: 2^nd & 4^th Saturdays 10:30am – 12:00pm

Family Support Group: 1^st & 3^rd 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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For over 35 years, NAMI Metro Baltimore has worked with dedicated grassroots leaders to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy, and support group programs for people living with mental health conditions and their families.

Join NAMI Metro Baltimore leaders for a conversation about mental health, our programs and services, and ways to get involved with our organization. NAMI Metro Baltimore is driven by our dedicated core of volunteers, and small team of 6 who are passionate about bringing awareness and support to the community in Baltimore impacted by mental illness.

Come get to know us! To receive Zoom meeting access details, click the button below and register for the event.

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We’re eager to bring mental health awareness to our community here in Baltimore, and are collaborating with other local organizations on some awesome events! Check out our event offerings below, and click the green buttons underneath each to learn more and register for the event(s) of your interest.

Mental Health Education Webinar Series for Faith Leaders

Tuesday, May 4th at 11:00am: “Critical Collaboration: Faith and Mental Health Professionals as Partners in Community Care” presented by Bishop C. Guy Robinson. This first webinar in our series will explore the critical need for strategic partnerships between professionals in faith and mental health traditions. This event has passed – catch the recording on YouTube here!

Tuesday, May 11th at 11:00am: “Mental Health Matters: Creating Effective Mental Health Ministries” presented by Rev. Domanic A. Smith. This webinar will continue the conversation about the efficacy of creating mental wellness teams by exploring the origins of health teams in organized faith systems, understanding key components of established wellness teams, and creating teams based on your faith organization’s capacity. This event has passed – catch the recording on YouTube here!

Tuesday, May 18th at 11:00am: “Supporting Internal Family Systems Mental Health Model with Spiritual Practices” presented by Claudia Cameron, LCSW-C, ATR-BC, Rabbi Elissa Sachs-Kohen and Cantorial Intern Becky Mann, of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. This webinar will illustrate the intersections between Jewish spiritual practices and IFS, the Internal Family Systems model of mental health. They will explore how Torah study, meditation and chant can support mental health and wholeness. This event has passed – catch the recording on YouTube here.

Tuesday, May 25th at 11:00am: “Connecting the Dots…And it Doesn’t End with Us” presented by Min. Lisa Connors and Belinda Kock. The final webinar in our series will connect the dots by encouraging interfaith leaders to educate and promote mental health and substance use wellness in their faith communities. This event has passed – catch the recording on YouTube here.

Out of Stigma’s Shadow: A Conversation with Nic Sheff

Wednesday May 5th | 7pm – 8pm

Parenting During a Pandemic | Strategies for Coping and Thriving

Thursday May 6th | 12pm – 1pm

Benevolent Bubbles at Patterson Park by the Pagoda

Saturday May 8th | 2pm – 4:30pm

NAMIWalks Virtual Walk Event

Saturday May 22nd | All Day

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NAMI Metro Baltimore’s annual conference for faith community leaders is a 4-part webinar series to help educate and support faith leaders as they support individuals impacted by mental illness. Participants will learn new strategies and gain tools to help support the mental well-being of their congregations.

Stay tuned for descriptions on each of the webinars! You can pre-register to reserve your spot using the button below.

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For over 35 years, NAMI Metro Baltimore has worked with dedicated grassroots leaders to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy, and support group programs for people living with mental health conditions and their families.

Join NAMI Metro Baltimore leaders for a conversation about mental health, our programs and services, and ways to get involved with our organization. NAMI Metro Baltimore is driven by our dedicated core of volunteers, and small team of 6 who are passionate about bringing awareness and support to the community in Baltimore impacted by mental illness.

Come get to know us! To receive Zoom meeting access details, click the button below and register for the event.

Our next Get to Know NAMI Metro is April 13th, from 4pm – 5pm.

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You bring your brains and we’ll take care of the rest! Join us for a night of trivia to benefit NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore—the voice for mental health in our community.

Don’t miss this! We’re getting together via Zoom on April 3rd at 7:45 PM. We hope you’ll consider joining us and making the most generous donation that your circumstances allow.

To get a ticket, please click the button below! You’ll receive an invitation with a Zoom link from Julie Funk within 24-hours.

Minimum donation to receive a ticket: $100, $50 for students.

About NAMI:

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is the trusted resource for mental health in Baltimore City and County—where 20% of our community members live with a mental health condition. In this tumultuous year, mental health is more important than ever before. According to the CDC, one in three people say the pandemic has left them feeling anxious or depressed, with a sharp increase in suicidal ideation. Twenty-four percent of people ages 18-24 have considered suicide. Alarming new research shows that one fifth of COVID-19 patients receive a psychiatric diagnosis within 90 days. The work of NAMI Metro Baltimore is critical as this pandemic continues.

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Interested in learning how you can be part of the movement to create policies that help people impacted by mental illness? Join our upcoming virtual SMARTS for Advocacy Classes.

Dates and Modules:
Tuesday, February 2nd – Telling Your Story
Tuesday, February 9th – Contacting Your Policy Maker
Tuesday, February 16th – Meeting Your Policy Maker

*Space is limited. Please be sure to register in advance!

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