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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS YEAR’S NAMI CT CONFERENCE!

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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

NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

4 days ago

The power of reaching out. Remarkable piece on CBS Sunday morning today.
Every day NAMI works to spread the word of the importance of knowing YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
#Connection #Caring #Listen #SuicidePrevention
For help: Call 800 273 8255 (TALK) Or TEXT "hello" to 741-741
If you get a chance to see Kevin Hine's documentary, "Suicide - The Ripple Effect" do so.

Reaching out: How caring letters help in suicide prevention
One psychiatrist's long-forgotten idea on giving support to those hospitalized or treated for depression or attempting suicide is being revived, and is finding positive results in an era of texting ...

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1 week ago

Challenging Kids: Enlightened Parents

"Nowhere in the trauma-informed practice literature have I seen anyone advocate for the use of power and control to manipulate a traumatized student’s behavior. Using behavior charts and rewards and consequences is doing just that. It is leveraging a power differential to increase compliance."
Excellent article from Dr. Ablon concerning the disconnect in most schools when it comes to understanding the effects of power and control on those in a state of heightened stress. #TraumaInformed #ThinkKids #regulate #TheSchoolDisciplineFix #StuartAblon #KidsDoWellifTheyCan

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NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

2 weeks ago

Registration is closed. Next class is scheduled for March in Weston! ...

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2 weeks ago

Good news. ...

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A task force charged with recommending a statewide policy for mental health services for college students is expected to issue a report before the legislature convenes in February.
abc7ny.com/education/new-task-force-to-recommend-college-mental-health-policies/5818355/

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3 weeks ago

Here's to a bright and compassionate NEW YEAR! I wish you warmth and understanding. Give yourself a break and little gifts of forgiveness. Adults do well if they can. This quote came my way yesterday and I thought it very fitting for all of us to take in: ...

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Events

Many of our events are highlighted on our Facebook Page

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS YEAR’S NAMI CT CONFERENCE!

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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.)