15 November
Join us Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00 pm on Zoom for an engaging conversation with the new Deputy Commissioner of Child, Youth, and Family (CYF), Charlene Zuffante. This event is a unique opportunity to connect, discuss, and share insights on vital matters related to youth and family services.
16 November
Clarence Jordan’s talk presentation is designed to level set our understanding of stigma. The Evidence of Stigma Change examines stigma and its many forms and suggests appropriate strategies to minimize each.
Date: November 16, 2023
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Zoom
13 December
Save the Date! The Annual Business Meeting will be held on December 13, 2023, 7:00-8:00 PM via Zoom. Connect with affiliates, vote for new board members and bylaws, and discuss organizational matters. Dive into insightful panels for a well-rounded experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute and connect! Keep reading to learn more about this year’s Board of Directors candidates, and register using the Zoom link provided.
At this time, we do not have any available Basics courses. You can add your name to the general registration waitlist and, once we have available Basics courses on our schedule, we will be in contact with you regarding the next steps in the registration process. Please register early, as your registration date serves as your priority date for admission to the next class.
If you have any questions, please reach out to programs@namimass.org.
Day: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Lemmon at klemmon@namicapecod.org
6 November
Día: Lunes
Hora: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Contacto: 413-786-9139 o information@namiwm.org; o Tamari en tamari_c@yahoo.com
NAMI Mass aims to provide direction and guidance on policy issues affecting mental health in the Commonwealth to Affiliates, state agencies, community stakeholders, advocates, and the general public.
NAMI is proud to introduce the Teen & Young Adult (T&YA) HelpLine: A free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults. Our T&YA Specialists are young people who understand what you’re going through because they have been through stuff, too. They are experienced and well-trained. They care and want to help you find a way forward. Reach out by phone, text, or chat.
- Text “Friend” to 62640
- Chat at nami.org/talktous
- Call 1-800-950-6264
Available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM ET
At NAMI Massachusetts, we’ve always believed in the power of collaboration and community impact. Our Small Business Ally Initiative, launched in Summer 2023, is a way for local businesses to support the mission and programming of NAMI Mass while tapping into our vast network of people and resources.
Plus, get your goodies and make an impact by shopping at one of our Founding Members of the Small Business Ally Initiative. A portion of every sale goes to NAMI Mass at these existing Small Business Allies:
For many young adults living with a mental health condition (such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or schizophrenia), it can be difficult to keep up with your job. Do you find it challenging to:
- Stay organized
- Remember things
- Manage your time
- Follow directions
- Get to work on time?
The main purpose of the Tools for Work Success Study is to determine which of two approaches is most effective in helping young adults, ages 18 to 30 years old with mental health conditions, develop skills around focus, memory, planning/time management, and problem solving for work.
This self-paced training course provides foundational information about trauma-informed outreach and engagement strategies, approaches, and service delivery models. This will focus on ways to support individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have serious mental illness (SMI), serious emotional disturbance (SED), substance use disorders (SUDs), and/or co-occurring disorders (CODs). This course is approved for 3.0 CEUs from the National Association of Social Workers.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the need for trauma-informed care across outreach and engagement efforts and services.
- Identify the different purposes and types of outreach that are provided in response to homelessness.
- Describe key skills for engaging with people experiencing homelessness in a trauma-informed manner.
- Explain how outreach and engagement efforts help address mental health and substance use needs for those experiencing homelessness.