NAMI WALKS Changing Minds… One Step at a Time…
This is the largest and most successful mental illness awareness event in America!
Through NAMIWalks’ public, active display of support for people affected by mental illness, we are changing our American communities and ensuring that help and hope are available to those in need.
Check back for news of the spring Walk in 2020.
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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The concepts in this article apply to all communication between those "in charge" and those learning to navigate their emotional way. Learning how to listen is paramount.
Why Student Voice is Critical for Managing Discipline When Schools Reopen - MindShift
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Coronavirus safety procedures will mean new rules, and new rules will mean consequences for students who don't comply. Educators like Michael Essien are developing ways to have students learn safely while co-creating the kind of schools they want with an extended onboarding procedure for students at...ATTENTION Fellow advocates in CT!!
CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS ABOUT TELEHEALTH!!
Please take a minute to contact your legislators today!
Ask them to PLEASE MAINTAIN TELEHEALTH UNTIL JUNE 30, 2021.
This will provide important continuity of care for patients and provide stability for providers.
Tell your Legislators NOT to cave to the insurance industry by changing the expiration date to mid-March 2021. At the listening session, Insurance folks asked for sunset date to be December 31, 2020. The original draft of the bill had a sunset date of 6/30/21. When NAMI Connecticut testified, we asked that the bill reflect no sunset date, like the bill that was already passed in Colorado. Other groups also said there should not be a sunset date at all - that Telehealth should be a permanent option for folks.
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR LEGISLATORS ASAP!
A June 30, 2021 expiration date gives the legislature the opportunity to pass a new law before the expiration date. Conversely, it would be very difficult to pass a bill through both chambers and get the Governor’s signature before March 15, 2021.
If you aren’t sure who your Legislators are, please look them up by using your address by visiting the CT General Assembly website: www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgafindleg.asp
Thanks as always for your advocacy and for your support! Legislators WANT to hear from you.
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The Connecticut General Assembly 2019 Regular Session convenes January 9th and adjourns June 5thThis is good news but the wait continues to get it fully implemented.
At its July open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission's five leaders unanimously voted to finalize 988 as the three-digit number Americans can dial and be directed to the 24/7 national hotline.
Callers currently reach the hotline by phoning the 10-digit number: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
But with the FCC's vote to adopt a final rule last week July 16, phone service providers will begin the transition process to implement the 988 number nationwide by July 16, 2022.
988 to become the new 911 for suicide prevention
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By 2022, it's going to be easier to get help during a mental health crisis.NAMI Manchester Speaker Event ONLINE
A Discussion on Psychiatric Medications
Monday, August 3rd, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
So important!2020 Census
Help us make sure #mentalhealthcounts. Mental health needs more resources than ever before. Participate in the 2020 census so our community gets the resources it needs to support people with mental illness.
Visit www.nami.org/census to learn more.
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