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WE ARE WALKING VIRTUALLY THIS YEAR!  JOIN US WHEREVER AND HOWEVER YOU WANT!

We hope you will be able to donate to NAMI SHORELINE!  Your donation will be doubled between now and the end of the day MAY 12!!  We depend on your generous donations to keep our programs free of charge!

PLEASE CLICK HERE to donate to our Team WAFFLES WALKS FOR MENTAL HEALTH!  Thank you so very much!

 

Subscribe to Thomas Burr’s Weekly NAMI CT newsletter to keep updated on what’s happening in the state!  To sign up call NAMI CT at 860 882 0236. 

Our Board of Directors:

President: Divinna Schmitt

Vice- President: Lori Clemente

Treasurer:  Elizabeth Dock Early

Secretary: Susan Schuster

Liaison to the NAMI Advocacy/policy: Lori Clemente

Susan Booth, Monica Cretella, Sara Cameron Suitor, former Board Members Valerie Sacco, Ann Nelson, John Reichart, and Jeanne and Dan Proctor (former members and founders of NAMI Shoreline)

Not pictured:  Lori Clemente and Kristin Walker

PLEASE NOTE!  Our Annual Meeting is scheduled for Monday night, June 17 in Guilford.  If you would like to attend, please call Divinna at 860 876 0236!  You are not required to be a member but we would so APPRECIATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP!!!

 

To keep up on the ongoing Collaborative Problem Solving classes: Visit Facebook Page: Challenging Kids: Enlightened Parents

What’s Happening!

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE GOING STRONG ONLINE!

Be in touch if you need help figuring out Zoom. The complete listing of all online support groups offered by NAMI CT can be found by visiting NAMICT.org. It’s amazing how connected an online group can feel. You Are Not Alone!

 

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NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

2 weeks ago

NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

Think:KidsToday is #WorldMentalHealthDay, the perfect time to reflect on how you are doing with your mental health right now! Some ways you can support your mental health & that of those around you:

❤️ Ask “how are you REALLY doing?” and listen to the answer
❤️ Take 5 big, deep, calming inhales and exhales
❤️ Remember that we are all doing the best we can

#CheckUpFromTheNeckUp #PeopleDoWellIfTheyCan #CPSApproach #MentalHealthMatters ...

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NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

2 weeks ago

NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

Did you know...
If you’re disabled and have worked for 10 years (or the equivalent of 40 quarters) you are eligible for Medicare, even if you aren’t yet 65 years of age!Tuesday, October 13, at 7pm on Zoom!
"New to Medicare - Understanding Your Medicare Benefits and Options"

This engaging presentation will cover: Transitioning to Medicare, Medicare Enrollment Periods, Traditional Medicare (Parts A and B), Medicare Supplement Insurance (aka MediGap), Medicare Part C, Medicare Part D (Prescription Drugs), the “Donut Hole”, and more.

You must pre-register to attend, do so by clicking this link below:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtceigpjkpHdAI0Io6Dztdeux3dRYG95Ym

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 10/13, at 7pm.

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NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

2 weeks ago

NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

One of the most rewarding and helpful things you can do to give back. And you’ll learn a lot in the process.NAMI Family Support Group Facilitator Training
October 30, 31, & November 1, online via Zoom

The lifeblood of this and any organization is in its members. Those who are active, participating and blazing the trail. If you have what it takes to lead and run a Support
Group as Facilitator, then it’s time to step up to the plate.

Come help make NAMI Connecticut be the best it can be. We need you.

For more information, and to apply, please click here.
namict.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NAMI-SG-Facilitator-Flyer-2020.pdf

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Emergency Contacts

911 - Ask the police dispatcher to send officers trained to respond to mental illness crisis (Crisis Intervention Team)
GO! - to the nearest hospital emergency room
203.483.2650 - BHCare, Mobile Crisis Team. (For adult crises/emergencies)
211 or 1.800.203.1234 - Infoline, a statewide resource available 24/7 211, press 1 - Child Guidance Centers' Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS). (For children's behavioral crises/emergencies.)

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