NAMI Newsflash, Summer 2007

Persons with mental illness and their families must not only endure the initial shock of the illness, but then face a challenging future learning to cope with the illness and the false information and stigma that often surrounds mental illness.

NAMI of Chester County is a grassroots membership organization that provides mutual support, education and advocacy for individuals and family affected by serious mental illness. We are a self-help organization providing compassion, understanding and a supportive atmosphere to help families whose loved ones suffer from severe and persistent mental illness.

Our local chapter invites you to participate in our general meetings and our support groups and our educational workshops such as
NAMI Family to Family,  and NAMI Peer to Peer.

If you want to advocate for your loved one and make positive changes to the mental health system become a NAMI of Chester County advocate.

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NAMIWalks 2007  Chester County    Saturday, September 15, 2007

Walk, talk, support NAMIWalks for the Mind of America. We need your help!

 

THE FACTS:  In any given year, over 5 million Americans suffer from an acute episode of severe mental illness. According to recent estimates, the total cost of mental illnesses on the nation is a staggering 81 billion dollars!!  

 

WHAT:  NAMIWalks 2007 gear up for annual walk--State and Nationally

 

WHY:  To help promote public awareness about mental illness and raise dollars to provide Support, Education and Advocacy services to families here in Pennsylvania and across the country.

 

HOW CAN YOU HELP?  Gather sponsors--$$$, grab your walking shoes, and join the two mile walk around the Capitol building. If you cannot participate, you can make a contribution to help the cause.  No amount is too small.  You can now contribute 'on line'=  http://namipa.nami.org  

Call NAMI PA Chester County's office at 610-293-1422 to register for the Walk or other information. 

 

If writing a check, please make it payable to "NAMI PA Chester County" & Note:  NAMI Walk 2007

=== Mail to NAMI PA Chester County, P.O. Box 2372, West Chester, PA 19380

 

WHERE: State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA-rain or shine.  Meet at Exton Mall at 6 am & return about 4 pm

Transportation Provided.

 

WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2007 / Harrisburg at 10:00 a.m. (Walker Check-in Time: 8:30 a.m.+ )

 

FUN, FOOD, T-SHIRTS AND MEET NEW FRIENDS - AND SOME HEALTHY EXERCISE !

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Go to http://namipa@nami.org 

 

 

NAMI Chesco Gen'l. Mtg. - 9/20/07 - "Suicide Prevention" (September is Suicide Prevention Month)7 - 9 pm, Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, Paoli Pike, Malvern 

click here for more information

Fall 2007 "NAMI Family to Family" Classes to be held at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Rd., West Chester, PA 19380 .starting on Monday, 9/10/07,
7 - 9:30 pm.

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July August 2007 Newsletter
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~ To Contact Us ~

NAMI PA Chester County
PO Box 2372
West Chester Pa 19380

Our Number 610-430-0177
NAMI PA 1-800-223-0500
1-800-950-NAMI
( national hotline )
Our e-mail address is:
Chester@nami.org
Our website address is:
Chester.nami.org

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