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The NAMI Dallas NEWS is published monthly by NAMI Dallas

2812 Swiss Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204 Ph. (214) 341-7133

Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Email: namidallas@namidallas.org Web: www.namidallas.org

The NAMI Dallas Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Board Meetings are CLOSED to the public.

Staff

Executive Director & Program Director: Marsha Rodgers Youth Programs Coordinator: Lisa Pedersen

NAMIWalks Manager

John Dornheim

Board of Directors President: Sherry Cusumano Vice-President: Herb Cotner

Secretary: Nicole Bowers Treasurer: Paul Sloane

Board Members-At-Large

Teena Adler Roberts * Leonard Keesee * Claudia Smith

Find Help. Find Hope.

An Affiliate of the

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Helpful Websites

NAMI National http://www.nami.org

NAMI Texas www.namitexas.org

NAMI Dallas www.namidallas.org

PLAN www.planofntx.org

National Mental Health Association www.nmha.org

NARSAD (National Alliance Research on Schizophrenia & Depression) www.narsad.org

Recovery International www.recoveryinternational.org

Texas Legislature www.capitol.state.tx.us

United States Congressional Information

Senate www.senate.gov (202) 224-3121

House www.house.gov (202) 225-1908

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Thursday June 7, 2018

Support Groups: 6-7pm

Presentation: 7:30pm

Change and Innovation in Care Mary Ann Niles, Medical City Green Oaks

Meeting Location: Park Central Baptist Church

7777 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75251

MAP

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Hello NAMI Members and friends of NAMI!!!

Wasn't our big NAMIWalks the best one ever? It's always so much fun seeing so many people gathering together to celebrate NAMI, honor loved ones, and to stomp out stigma. We all proudly wear our team t-shirts for all to see! I always see many NAMI colleagues that I haven’t seen in a long time and enjoy the opportunity to get caught up on what is happening in their world. I hope that you enjoyed the walk as much as I did! Many of our members are preparing to go to the NAMI National Convention at the end of June in New Orleans. This year is special for NAMI Dallas (soon to be NAMI North Texas) and for NAMI Texas. NAMI Texas is the State Affiliate of the year and will be honored as such! We are so proud of NAMI Texas and grateful for all that they've done to assist us with implementing the Standards of Excellence and with expanding our educational efforts throughout the State. We are also grateful for all of the wonderful legislative education and leadership we get from them as well. That is extremely important as we prepare for the next legislative session! Also for this convention, NAMI Dallas has been asked to select an Ending the Silence team to present for Tipper Gore who will be in attendance for the event! We have fully embraced the evidence based Ending the Silence program and have been invited into many of the schools in our area to present this program to students and staff to share with them our knowledge and experiences regarding mental health conditions and recovery--to educate and to offer hope! Tipper Gore’s foundation donated 1 million dollars to NAMI to spread this wonderful program further and we want to thank her in person for her commitment to mental health as we present the program she helped to promote! I hope that some of you will be able to attend and celebrate with us. We have much to be grateful for and to celebrate this year. I hope that some of you will be in attendance at our next general meeting! We look forward to seeing you there every month. Come join us for a support group at 6pm, a light dinner at 7pm, and an educational presentation at 7:30pm. Also, I would ask that you think about what topics you would be interested in for the coming year. We want to make the meetings as meaningful as we can for you and the only way for us to do that is if you let us know what you would be interested in learning more about. I hope to see you at the meeting! Sherry Cusumano President of NAMI Dallas

Letter from our President

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NAMI Dallas is Headed to New Orleans!

We are so excited for NAMI’s National Convention this year!! NAMI Dallas has been invited to provide an Ending the Silence presentation for a large break-out session. Former First Lady Tipper Gore will open the session as we show our appreciation for her foundation’s generous donation to help expand the Ending the Silence program across the country. We couldn’t be more excited for our dedicated volunteer presenters to have the opportunity to inspire other NAMI affiliates. Lead presenter Lezlie White will be joined by Young Adult presenter Brooke Anderson to share the inspiring Ending the Silence presentation. In the audience to cheer them on will be many NAMI Dallas members, staff, and board members, along with several Young Adult volunteers who help make the ETS program a success in Dallas. We will be sure to share pictures of this exciting event in the July newsletter!

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Coming in July…

Interested in joining our team of volunteer instructors and support group facilitators?

NAMI Dallas will be offering NAMI Family to Family Instructor training and NAMI Family Support Group

Facilitator training in July.

Click HERE to be contacted when details are confirmed.

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NAMI Dallas Member Launches Jewelry Line in Support of Mental Health

Launched in May, Mental Health Awareness month, The Da Vinci Pendant is the creation of NAMI Dallas member Courtney Newell. A local fashion blogger, Courtney designed this beautiful piece that subtly incorporates a D for depression and an A for anxiety. Innovative and stunning, the Da Vinci Pendant elevates even the simplest look. We are honored that Courtney has chosen to donate a portion of each sale to NAMI Dallas. Check out Courtney’s Instagram @alwayscoco_.

The Da Vinci Pendant

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. - Leonardo da Vinci

Introducing the Da Vinci Pendant. Our very first piece in the Always Coco Signature Collection. Inspired by the sophistication found in simplicity, the pendant is designed to be worn in a variety of ways across a handful of looks.

This piece is a reminder of all the beauty found in simple style and a simple state of mind. Five percent of every purchase made from the Always Coco Signature Collection will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness to help further education on Mental Health.

Shop the Da Vinci Pendant Here

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Check out this inspiring video featuring NAMI Dallas member Sallie Crotty.

When educator Sallie Smither Crotty told her gripping tale of confronting mental illness and winning, everyone

in the audience could see the power she brought to that fight—and why she won.

Watch Video

“My primary clinician hummed ‘Eye of the Tiger’ when I entered the room. I laughed and flexed my muscles.

I felt like I had just left the ring: sweaty and victorious. One nurse said, ‘You’ll be one of our success stories,

Sallie. You’re ready.’”

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ARE YOU A MEMBER?

Participate in elections, subscribe to the latest mental health updates, participate in an online discussion group, learn how to advocate in your community and add your voice to the mental health movement.

Become a Part of NAMI Dallas Today:

Create a free NAMI.org account to start connecting with NAMI and to get all the latest updates. Become a NAMI member at all three levels of the organization—national, state and local—with one payment! We have three membership rates depending on what makes the most sense for you:

o $60 per year for a Household membership that includes all members of a household living at the same address

o $40 per year for a Regular membership which is an individual membership for one person o $5 per year for an Open Door membership for an individual member with limited financial

resources

Member Benefits:

Receive the NAMI Advocate magazine. Attend the National Convention at a discount rate. Online access to member-only content.

Click Here to Become a Member Today

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GET & STAY CONNECTED

NAMI DALLAS EVENTS FOR 2018 NAMIWalks Kick-Off Event: 3/8/18 Don’t Quit 13.1 Half Marathon: 3/10/2018 Schizophrenia Workshop: 4/4/2018 Daphne Willis Concert: 5/3/2018 NAMIWalks: 5/5/2018 Candlelight Vigil: 5/6/2018 Denton County LOSS Team Music Fest & Art Auction: 5/19/2018

NAMI Instructor and Facilitator training: 7/2018

North Texas Giving Day: 9/20/2018

Annual Community Awards & Holiday Celebration: 12/6/2018

MEMORIALS

Would you like to make a donation or contribution in honor of a loved one or someone

who has made an impact in your life? If you would like send a donation, please contact

NAMI Dallas via phone, email and/or paper mail. We’d love to hear from you and

acknowledge your support and tribute.

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis.

Text “NAMI” to 741-741

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Updated June 2018

NAMI Family Support Groups for family members, caregivers, and friends of people diagnosed with a mental health condition

LOCATION DAY TIME ADDRESS CONTACT

Dallas

1st Thursday of each month 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Park Central Baptist Church 7777 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75252

NAMI Dallas (214) 341-7133

3rd Thursday of each month 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Beilharz Carriage House 2802 Swiss Ave Dallas, TX 75204

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Rockwall 2nd Saturday of each month 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

First United Methodist Church 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Rockwall, TX 75087

NAMI Dallas (214) 341-7133

Plano Every Thursday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Custer Road United Methodist Church 6601 Custer Rd. Plano, TX 75023

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Double Oak 2nd Monday of each month 7 PM-8:30 PM

Crossroads Bible Church, rm 202 8101 Justin Road Double Oak, 75077

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Frisco

3rd Monday of each month 7 PM-8:30 PM

Grace Avenue UMC, rm 218 3521 W. Main St. Frisco, TX 75034

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Denton

4th Thursday of each month 7 PM-8:30 PM

Denton Senior Center, Conference Room 509 N. Bell Ave. Denton, TX 76209

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Parent Support Group for parents of children & adolescents

LOCATION DAY TIME ADDRESS CONTACT

Richardson

3rd Thursday of each month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Warren Center 320 Custer Road Richardson, TX 75080

Cheryl (214) 923-2576 David (214) 923-2523

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups for people diagnosed with a mental health condition

LOCATION DAY TIME ADDRESS CONTACT

Dallas

1st Thursday of each month 6:00 PM – 7: 00 PM

Park Central Baptist Church 7777 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75252

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*Please contact facilitator to confirm meeting prior to arrival.

3rd Wednesday of each month*

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

NAMI Dallas Office

2812 Swiss Ave. Dallas, TX 75204

Teena (972) 815-9491

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Rockwall

2nd Saturday of each month 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

First United Methodist Church 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Rockwall, TX 75087

NAMI Dallas (214) 341-7133

Plano

Every Thursday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Custer Road United Methodist Church 6601 Custer Rd. Plano, TX 75023

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Denton 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Denton Cty MHMR Main Bldg, rm193 2519 Scripture Street Denton, TX 76201

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