Dear Friends,
As part of our mission is to educate, we work to raise awareness of
mental health problems and erase stigma. In the past few months, I
have written letters to Survive Institute, the Catholic Telegraph, and
The Cincinnati Enquirer to do just that.
Most recently, The Cincinnati Enquirer featured a front page story
on February 11 with the headline "Suit claims mentally ill untreated-
Prison a 'revolving door' for many, attorney claims."
It reported that a federal lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in
Cincinnati "asked a judge to order the Ohio Department of
Rehabilitation and Correction and the Ohio Department of Mental
Health to provide the care necessary to help keep mentally ill
offenders from returning to prison."
The article points out that the two departments are not providing for
the follow-up care, as listed in their policies, needed to prevent
mentally ill offenders from returning to prison. The response I sent
to The Enquirer has not been published and it appears below.
The reason I'm including this is to reinforce the fact that we should
all be vigilant for opportunities to educate the public and to reduce
stigma. Although it takes time and effort, "stigma busting" will
ultimately help our cause. NAMI National offers tips to become a
"StigmaBuster" on a link from our website or by visiting
www.nami.org and linking to "Fight Stigma."
Thanks to all who are fighting stigma. Let's keep on keeping on.
Best wishes for a warm and sunny spring with dispositions to
match!
Judy
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Sunday, November 29, 2009
NEWS FROM 2009 AND HOPES FOR 2010
Wow! How fast a year goes by when you are busy, having fun, and making a difference in people's lives. NAMI-Clermont County (CC) was definitely very busy in 2009. We offered two Family-to-Family (F2F) classes and had 33 graduates. From those classes four people have been trained as F2F teachers. We also had 10 educational speakers present at our monthly meetings. Special thanks to all speakers who gave of their time to help make a difference in people's lives. We hope to have three F2F classes in 2010 and one Hand-to-Hand (H2H) class for parents of children under the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with a mental illness.
Our fun started when we held our first annual WELLNESS WALK/KIDS RUN! Lots of time and effort went into putting on this special event to raise funds and AWARENESS, and to fight STIGMA. We had 22 teams participate with over 120 walkers and raised almost $10,000 dollars.
Special thanks to Judy Bonhaus and Pati Scheper for their efforts as co-chairpersons of the walk. Thanks also to Jennifer Dalton, Local 12, WKRC-TV/The CinCW-TV, who will be the Honorary Chairperson. She did a great job last year and we welcome her back. Be sure to mark your calendars for next year's walk to be held on May 8th at Miami Meadows Park (see details in this communication.) We are also looking for someone new to be a co-chairperson in 2010. If you are interested please contact Judy at the NAMI office, 732-5419.
All of the above results cannot happen without the help of many volunteers. Your help is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you on December 10th at our Volunteer Appreciation/Christmas party at 7pm. NAMI thanks you for all your help and support.
As we enter 2010 we are in need of more board members. Linda Rath, former President and "do-everything" person is finally stepping down from her board position after many years of service. Anna Vastine is also stepping down from her board position as she, too, has put in many years of service for NAMI CC. If you are interested in serving as a board member, please contact me or Judy at the NAMI office and we can explain the opportunity to you. Thank you, Linda and Anna!
NAMI-CC has been able to make a difference in people's lives whose family has been impacted by mental illness. Our mission of providing support, education and advocacy is a very important one. It is especially important in these trying times of unemployment, our fight for freedom and democracy throughout the world, and the many other issues that we all face everyday. In support of our mission, we ask those who are able to make a year-end contribution to NAMI-CC. Help us continue to meet the needs of families and individuals whose lives have been impacted by mental illness.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Mike Brown
Our fun started when we held our first annual WELLNESS WALK/KIDS RUN! Lots of time and effort went into putting on this special event to raise funds and AWARENESS, and to fight STIGMA. We had 22 teams participate with over 120 walkers and raised almost $10,000 dollars.
Special thanks to Judy Bonhaus and Pati Scheper for their efforts as co-chairpersons of the walk. Thanks also to Jennifer Dalton, Local 12, WKRC-TV/The CinCW-TV, who will be the Honorary Chairperson. She did a great job last year and we welcome her back. Be sure to mark your calendars for next year's walk to be held on May 8th at Miami Meadows Park (see details in this communication.) We are also looking for someone new to be a co-chairperson in 2010. If you are interested please contact Judy at the NAMI office, 732-5419.
All of the above results cannot happen without the help of many volunteers. Your help is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you on December 10th at our Volunteer Appreciation/Christmas party at 7pm. NAMI thanks you for all your help and support.
As we enter 2010 we are in need of more board members. Linda Rath, former President and "do-everything" person is finally stepping down from her board position after many years of service. Anna Vastine is also stepping down from her board position as she, too, has put in many years of service for NAMI CC. If you are interested in serving as a board member, please contact me or Judy at the NAMI office and we can explain the opportunity to you. Thank you, Linda and Anna!
NAMI-CC has been able to make a difference in people's lives whose family has been impacted by mental illness. Our mission of providing support, education and advocacy is a very important one. It is especially important in these trying times of unemployment, our fight for freedom and democracy throughout the world, and the many other issues that we all face everyday. In support of our mission, we ask those who are able to make a year-end contribution to NAMI-CC. Help us continue to meet the needs of families and individuals whose lives have been impacted by mental illness.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Mike Brown
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Peer Support Group Begins Sept. 2
We are happy to announce that a new peer support group will meet every Wednesday, starting September 2, for anyone diagnosed with any mental illness/brain disorder.
This is a safe place to share your experiences and get the support you need in your journey of recovery.
The group will meet from 12:30 to 2:00 PM at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 4312 Amelia Olive Branch Road, Batavia, OH 45103.
Special thanks to Taressa Ingle, Jenny Ramer, and Ken Jones for getting this new group off the ground!
This is a safe place to share your experiences and get the support you need in your journey of recovery.
The group will meet from 12:30 to 2:00 PM at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 4312 Amelia Olive Branch Road, Batavia, OH 45103.
Special thanks to Taressa Ingle, Jenny Ramer, and Ken Jones for getting this new group off the ground!
Sept. 10 Meeting Topic - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Presenter: Dallas Auvil, M.D. from the Lindner Center of HOPE.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, recently approved by the FDA, is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain in the hope of improving chronic depression symptoms. It is designed to treat depression when standard treatment hasn’t been successful.
The presentation will take place Sept. 10, 2009 at at 7:30 PM. Location: 1088 Wasserman Way Suite B, Batavia, Ohio 45103.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, recently approved by the FDA, is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain in the hope of improving chronic depression symptoms. It is designed to treat depression when standard treatment hasn’t been successful.
The presentation will take place Sept. 10, 2009 at at 7:30 PM. Location: 1088 Wasserman Way Suite B, Batavia, Ohio 45103.
Family-to-Family Rescheduled - New Date Sept. 22
NAMI's Family-to-Family classes have been rescheduled. Classes will begin September 22.
For more information, contact the NAMI office at (513) 732-5419.
For more information, contact the NAMI office at (513) 732-5419.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
No August NAMI Meeting
There will not be a NAMI meeting in August 2009.
Looking ahead, our September topic is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Presenter: Dallas Auvil, M.D. from the Lindner Center of HOPE.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, recently approved by the FDA, is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain in the hope of improving chronic depression symptoms. It is designed to treat depression when standard treatment hasn’t been successful.
Looking ahead, our September topic is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Presenter: Dallas Auvil, M.D. from the Lindner Center of HOPE.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, recently approved by the FDA, is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain in the hope of improving chronic depression symptoms. It is designed to treat depression when standard treatment hasn’t been successful.
Family-to-Family Class Begins September 8
NAMI Clermont County will offer the 12-week Family-to-Family educational program beginning September 8, 2009 at the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board Conference Room, 1088 Wasserman Way, Suite B Batavia OH 45103. Each session will run from 6:30 - 9 PM. Reservations are required - please call (513) 732-5419 to register.
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program has been cited as a “best practice in recovery” by the Ohio Department of Mental Health. This 12-week course for families of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illnesses).
The course is taught by trained family members. All course materials are furnished at no cost to you. You will attend with other family members just like you in a confidential setting.
* Learn how families unite together against this disability.
* Learn what your relative is actually experiencing.
* Learn about the biology of the disorders and about current research.
The course focuses on:
* schizophrenia
* bipolar disorder (manic depression)
* clinical depression
* panic disorder
* obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
* borderline personality disorder
The course discusses the treatment of these illnesses, and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need in order to cope more effectively.
For more information, call the NAMI Clermont County office at 513-732-5419.
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program has been cited as a “best practice in recovery” by the Ohio Department of Mental Health. This 12-week course for families of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illnesses).
The course is taught by trained family members. All course materials are furnished at no cost to you. You will attend with other family members just like you in a confidential setting.
* Learn how families unite together against this disability.
* Learn what your relative is actually experiencing.
* Learn about the biology of the disorders and about current research.
The course focuses on:
* schizophrenia
* bipolar disorder (manic depression)
* clinical depression
* panic disorder
* obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
* borderline personality disorder
The course discusses the treatment of these illnesses, and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need in order to cope more effectively.
For more information, call the NAMI Clermont County office at 513-732-5419.
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