A NAMI Connections support group will begin on Monday, February 2, 2009, 7-8:30 PM, at the Lindner Center of Hope, 4075 Old Western Row Rd., Mason. (Between I-71 and Mason-Montgomery Rd.) The group will meet the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the same location and same time.
NAMI Connections is a recovery support group program for people living with mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders and other serious mental illnesses. This group will give you a chance to talk with others to share coping strategies and insights, as well as problems and concerns. This group will be facilitated by trained peer facilitators.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Family-to-Family Class begins February 2009
NAMI Warren County and NAMI Butler County will collaborate on holding a Family to Family course at the Lindner Center of Hope, 4075 Old Western Row Rd., Mason.
The course will start Monday, February 9, 2009, and will run from 6:30 to 9 PM Monday nights.
Please call the NAMI office to pre-register: 513-695-3650.
The course will start Monday, February 9, 2009, and will run from 6:30 to 9 PM Monday nights.
Please call the NAMI office to pre-register: 513-695-3650.
Friday, October 31, 2008
NAMI Honors Community Leaders
Hello friends of NAMI,
We have extended the time to make a reservation for the NAMI Annual Award and Recognition Dinner to Thursday, Nov. 6. Awards will be given to Danny and Barb Hedger, Beckie Kindred, Mary Frasik, and Dick Lee. I know many of you know some or all of the honorees.
Bill Harper, former Executive Director of the Mental Health Board in Warren and Clinton Counties and current Assistant Director of the Ohio Dept. of Mental Health will be the speaker. His talk will focus on transforming the mental health system.
Also Jim Mauro and Gini Haffner of NAMI Ohio are planning to attend.
So here’s a chance to honor some of our most dedicated members and mental health professionals, catch up with some of these friends whom many of you know, or perhaps to meet them for the first time.
I hope many you will plan to attend.
Rosalyn Dadas
Executive Director
NAMI Warren County
P.O. Box 525
Lebanon, OH 45036
513-695-3650
937-425-3650
rdadas@nami-wc.org
www.nami-wc.org
We have extended the time to make a reservation for the NAMI Annual Award and Recognition Dinner to Thursday, Nov. 6. Awards will be given to Danny and Barb Hedger, Beckie Kindred, Mary Frasik, and Dick Lee. I know many of you know some or all of the honorees.
Bill Harper, former Executive Director of the Mental Health Board in Warren and Clinton Counties and current Assistant Director of the Ohio Dept. of Mental Health will be the speaker. His talk will focus on transforming the mental health system.
Also Jim Mauro and Gini Haffner of NAMI Ohio are planning to attend.
So here’s a chance to honor some of our most dedicated members and mental health professionals, catch up with some of these friends whom many of you know, or perhaps to meet them for the first time.
I hope many you will plan to attend.
Rosalyn Dadas
Executive Director
NAMI Warren County
P.O. Box 525
Lebanon, OH 45036
513-695-3650
937-425-3650
rdadas@nami-wc.org
www.nami-wc.org
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NAMI AWARDS DINNER NOV. 13
NAMI Warren county invites you to an award and recognition dinner.
“BUILDING COMMUNITY, TAKING ACTION”
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
5:30 PM ~ Social Time
6:15 PM ~ Dinner
Speaker and Awards Presentation Following, at Warren County Career Center, 3525 N. State Route 48, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Speaker: Mr. Bill Harper, Assistant Director of Ohio Department of Mental Health
“Transforming the Mental Health System…Now What?”
NAMI Warren County is a 501 c (3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. $15.00 cost for dinner is not tax deductible.
PLEASE RESPOND BY October 30th, call NAMI Warren County at 513-695-3650 or email info@nami-wc.org.
“BUILDING COMMUNITY, TAKING ACTION”
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
5:30 PM ~ Social Time
6:15 PM ~ Dinner
Speaker and Awards Presentation Following, at Warren County Career Center, 3525 N. State Route 48, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Speaker: Mr. Bill Harper, Assistant Director of Ohio Department of Mental Health
“Transforming the Mental Health System…Now What?”
NAMI Warren County is a 501 c (3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. $15.00 cost for dinner is not tax deductible.
PLEASE RESPOND BY October 30th, call NAMI Warren County at 513-695-3650 or email info@nami-wc.org.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Life Planning Seminars Nov. 18 and 19
Putting the Pieces Together –Another Life Planning Seminar
Lebanon, OH—Many families when faced with a loved one’s diagnosis of mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mental illness, or traumatic brain injury don’t know where to turn for services for their loved one or for financial help. A consortium of service providers, governmental agencies and advocacy groups has come together to help families “put the pieces of the puzzle together.”
On November 18 and November 19, Ms. Kathy Morris and Mr. Richard Neidhard will give four seminars on “What Can I do Today to Plan for the Future of my Loved One who has a Disability.” Ms. Morris is extremely knowledgeable in the area of trusts and life planning. She is the Associate Director of the Community Fund Management Foundation and has been in this field for 34 years. Mr. Neidhard is a founding member of P.L.A.N. of Southwest Ohio, (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network) and is currently a board member of P.L.A.N. He is the parent of a special needs adult child. Both are well known throughout the region. Their presentations are easily understood by families and staff.
The sessions will be held as follows:
- Tuesday, November 18, 1:00-3:00 PM, Sharonville Public Library, 10980 Thornview Dr., Sharonville
- Tuesday, November 18, 6:39-8:30 PM, Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 123 N. East St. Lebanon
- Wednesday, November 19, 9:30-11:30AM, Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Rd., Clermont County (Eastgate)
- Wednesday, November 19, 6:30-8:30 PM, Butler County Mental Health Board, 5963 Boymel Ave., Fairfield.
The same presentation will be given at each session. The sessions are free, but a donation is requested so that more presentations can be planned for the future.
Registration deadline is November 14. For registration information please contact:
- Kathy Morris at 513-559-6701 or 967-5612 or cfmfsouthohio@yahoo.com to register for the Sharonville Session
- Rosalyn Dadas at 513-695-3650 or 937-425-3650 or info@nami-wc.org for the Lebanon session.
- Teresa Brand at 867-5700, Ext 19 or teresab@butlermrdd.org for the Fairfield session
- Christine Darling at 732-4846 or cdarling@ccmrdd.org for the Union Township session.
This program has been planned by a collaborative group consisting of volunteers and staff of the Hamilton County Board of MRDD, the Butler County Board of MRDD, the Clermont County Board of MRDD, the Warren County Board of MRDD, NAMI Hamilton County, NAMI Warren County, NAMI Butler County, NAMI Clermont County, PLAN of Southwest Ohio, ARC of Southwest Ohio, the Community Fund Management Foundation, and the Brain Injury Support Association of Ohio.
Rosalyn Dadas
Executive Director
NAMI Warren County
P.O. Box 525
Lebanon, OH 45036
513-695-3650
937-425-3650
rdadas@nami-wc.org
www.nami-wc.org
Lebanon, OH—Many families when faced with a loved one’s diagnosis of mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mental illness, or traumatic brain injury don’t know where to turn for services for their loved one or for financial help. A consortium of service providers, governmental agencies and advocacy groups has come together to help families “put the pieces of the puzzle together.”
On November 18 and November 19, Ms. Kathy Morris and Mr. Richard Neidhard will give four seminars on “What Can I do Today to Plan for the Future of my Loved One who has a Disability.” Ms. Morris is extremely knowledgeable in the area of trusts and life planning. She is the Associate Director of the Community Fund Management Foundation and has been in this field for 34 years. Mr. Neidhard is a founding member of P.L.A.N. of Southwest Ohio, (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network) and is currently a board member of P.L.A.N. He is the parent of a special needs adult child. Both are well known throughout the region. Their presentations are easily understood by families and staff.
The sessions will be held as follows:
- Tuesday, November 18, 1:00-3:00 PM, Sharonville Public Library, 10980 Thornview Dr., Sharonville
- Tuesday, November 18, 6:39-8:30 PM, Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 123 N. East St. Lebanon
- Wednesday, November 19, 9:30-11:30AM, Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Rd., Clermont County (Eastgate)
- Wednesday, November 19, 6:30-8:30 PM, Butler County Mental Health Board, 5963 Boymel Ave., Fairfield.
The same presentation will be given at each session. The sessions are free, but a donation is requested so that more presentations can be planned for the future.
Registration deadline is November 14. For registration information please contact:
- Kathy Morris at 513-559-6701 or 967-5612 or cfmfsouthohio@yahoo.com to register for the Sharonville Session
- Rosalyn Dadas at 513-695-3650 or 937-425-3650 or info@nami-wc.org for the Lebanon session.
- Teresa Brand at 867-5700, Ext 19 or teresab@butlermrdd.org for the Fairfield session
- Christine Darling at 732-4846 or cdarling@ccmrdd.org for the Union Township session.
This program has been planned by a collaborative group consisting of volunteers and staff of the Hamilton County Board of MRDD, the Butler County Board of MRDD, the Clermont County Board of MRDD, the Warren County Board of MRDD, NAMI Hamilton County, NAMI Warren County, NAMI Butler County, NAMI Clermont County, PLAN of Southwest Ohio, ARC of Southwest Ohio, the Community Fund Management Foundation, and the Brain Injury Support Association of Ohio.
Rosalyn Dadas
Executive Director
NAMI Warren County
P.O. Box 525
Lebanon, OH 45036
513-695-3650
937-425-3650
rdadas@nami-wc.org
www.nami-wc.org
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
NAMI Surveys People with Mental Illness
NAMI is conducting a survey of adults living with serious mental illnesses and their family members.
(NOTE: Survey is now closed).
In addition to providing information for incorporation into a NAMI report, Grading the States 2009, the survey will help NAMI learn about how well states are providing publicly funded mental health services.
If you haven't already done so, please allow a moment to take the survey. Please forward this to your networks. Your responses will help ensure that we incorporate an accurate picture of the system in Ohio.
Thanks!
(NOTE: Survey is now closed).
In addition to providing information for incorporation into a NAMI report, Grading the States 2009, the survey will help NAMI learn about how well states are providing publicly funded mental health services.
If you haven't already done so, please allow a moment to take the survey. Please forward this to your networks. Your responses will help ensure that we incorporate an accurate picture of the system in Ohio.
Thanks!
Monday, September 8, 2008
ALERT! -- Help Needed to Pass Federal Parity Bill
Agreement has been reached on meaningful mental health and addiction parity legislation in Congress. However, there are only three weeks left in the legislative session; in order to ensure that the parity legislation soon becomes law, it is essential that your Members of the U.S. House and Senate hear about the importance of passing the parity legislation before Congress adjourns.
Calls to your U.S. Senators and Representatives are urgently needed. Please call your Members of Congress on National Parity Call-In Day, September 10th (call-in information follows below), and ask Congress to pass mental health and addiction parity legislation before the end of the session.
Federal Legislative Alert:
Mental Health and Addiction Parity Legislation
Please call your members of the U.S. House and Senate on National Parity Call-In Day, Wednesday, September 10th, and ask them to pass mental health and addiction parity legislation before congress adjourns.
What You Need to Say
Message: "I am a constituent who lives in Representative/Senator _______'s district/state. I'm calling to ask the Representative/Senator to push to ensure that Congress passes mental health and addiction parity legislation before the end of the legislative session."
What You Need to Do
Action: Please call your U.S. Representatives and Senators on Wednesday, September 10th, through the toll-free Parity Hotline, 1-866-parity4 (1-866-727-4894), which will connect you to the U.S. Capitol switchboard. Ask your Members of the U.S. House and Senate to ensure that Congress approves meaningful mental health and addiction parity legislation before Congress adjourns.
What You Need to Know
Background:
-Key negotiators in Congress have come to agreement on meaningful mental health and addiction parity legislation that will improve access to lifesaving treatment services, and will help to end discrimination against thousands of Americans. Both the House and the Senate must approve the legislation before it can become law.
-There is very little time left in the 110th Congress, with only three weeks remaining in the legislative session. For bills that aren't approved by the end of the session, the legislative process would start again in the next Congress, with the legislation being reintroduced, co-sponsors collected, and the entire Committee review process repeated.
In order for meaningful mental health and addiction parity legislation to become law during this Congress, it is extremely important that your U.S. Senators and Members of the House hear from you about the importance of passing parity legislation before this Congress adjourns at the end of September.
Please help us to spread this message by forwarding this message on to others who you know care about this issue. Thanks for your help!
Your friends at NAMI Ohio
Calls to your U.S. Senators and Representatives are urgently needed. Please call your Members of Congress on National Parity Call-In Day, September 10th (call-in information follows below), and ask Congress to pass mental health and addiction parity legislation before the end of the session.
Federal Legislative Alert:
Mental Health and Addiction Parity Legislation
Please call your members of the U.S. House and Senate on National Parity Call-In Day, Wednesday, September 10th, and ask them to pass mental health and addiction parity legislation before congress adjourns.
What You Need to Say
Message: "I am a constituent who lives in Representative/Senator _______'s district/state. I'm calling to ask the Representative/Senator to push to ensure that Congress passes mental health and addiction parity legislation before the end of the legislative session."
What You Need to Do
Action: Please call your U.S. Representatives and Senators on Wednesday, September 10th, through the toll-free Parity Hotline, 1-866-parity4 (1-866-727-4894), which will connect you to the U.S. Capitol switchboard. Ask your Members of the U.S. House and Senate to ensure that Congress approves meaningful mental health and addiction parity legislation before Congress adjourns.
What You Need to Know
Background:
-Key negotiators in Congress have come to agreement on meaningful mental health and addiction parity legislation that will improve access to lifesaving treatment services, and will help to end discrimination against thousands of Americans. Both the House and the Senate must approve the legislation before it can become law.
-There is very little time left in the 110th Congress, with only three weeks remaining in the legislative session. For bills that aren't approved by the end of the session, the legislative process would start again in the next Congress, with the legislation being reintroduced, co-sponsors collected, and the entire Committee review process repeated.
In order for meaningful mental health and addiction parity legislation to become law during this Congress, it is extremely important that your U.S. Senators and Members of the House hear from you about the importance of passing parity legislation before this Congress adjourns at the end of September.
Please help us to spread this message by forwarding this message on to others who you know care about this issue. Thanks for your help!
Your friends at NAMI Ohio
Monday, August 25, 2008
NAMI Annual Dinner Set for Nov. 13
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW! NAMI Warren County will hold its Annual Award and Recognition Dinner on Thursday, November 13 at 5:30 PM at the Warren County Career Center, St. Rt. 122 in Lebanon.
The cost of the dinner will be $15 for NAMI Warren County members and $18 for all others.
The speaker will be Mr. Bill Harper, Assistant Director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health.
Invitations to the Dinner will be mailed in early October. Please contact the NAMI Warren County Office if you would like to get on the invitation list.
The cost of the dinner will be $15 for NAMI Warren County members and $18 for all others.
The speaker will be Mr. Bill Harper, Assistant Director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health.
Invitations to the Dinner will be mailed in early October. Please contact the NAMI Warren County Office if you would like to get on the invitation list.
Medicaid Buy-In to be NAMI's Sept. 18 Meeting Topic
Arlene Byrd of Jobs and Family Services of Warren County will discuss Medicaid Buy-In--what it means, how you can access it, how it might benefit you or your loved one.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Warren County Work Force One
300 East Silver Street, Lebanon 45036
Thursday, September 18, 2008
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Warren County Work Force One
300 East Silver Street, Lebanon 45036
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Todd Crandell - Racing for Recovery - October 21 - Free Event
Todd Crandell will be at Lebanon Junior High (Miller Road and St Rt 48) Tuesday October 21st in the evening - this will be a free event for all of the Warren County Community.
He is the founder and Executive Director of Racing for Recovery®, a 501 c 3 non-profit foundation with the mission of preventing substance abuse in adolescents and individuals and offering a positive alternative to those currently battling addiction.
www.racingforrecovery.com
He is the founder and Executive Director of Racing for Recovery®, a 501 c 3 non-profit foundation with the mission of preventing substance abuse in adolescents and individuals and offering a positive alternative to those currently battling addiction.
www.racingforrecovery.com
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Aug. 21: Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotional Regulation
NAMI Warren County monthly meeting
Thursday, August 21, 2008
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Warren County Work Force One
300 East Silver Street, Lebanon 45036
Presenter: Kalpena Parekh, LSW, LICDC
Of Family Services Sharonville Center
Meeting Topic:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotional Regulation
She will discuss the effects of childhood abandonment, neglect and abuse. Also how families and role models affect the development and later behaviors of individuals.
Any questions, please call Warren County NAMI (513)695-3650
Check out our NEW Warren County website
http://www.nami-wc.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness providing Advocacy, Education and Support to those impacted by mental illness and their families.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Warren County Work Force One
300 East Silver Street, Lebanon 45036
Presenter: Kalpena Parekh, LSW, LICDC
Of Family Services Sharonville Center
Meeting Topic:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotional Regulation
She will discuss the effects of childhood abandonment, neglect and abuse. Also how families and role models affect the development and later behaviors of individuals.
Any questions, please call Warren County NAMI (513)695-3650
Check out our NEW Warren County website
http://www.nami-wc.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness providing Advocacy, Education and Support to those impacted by mental illness and their families.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Lindner Center of HOPE announces Grand Opening Celebration
Lindner Center of HOPE, the comprehensive mental health center of excellence in Mason, Ohio, will open its doors for a public grand opening celebration Saturday, August 9, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with ribbon cutting promptly at 11 a.m.
Members of the community are invited to attend the event to learn more about the Lindner Center of HOPE. Festivities will include tours of the facility, mental health and wellness information, and light refreshments.
The Center will begin seeing patients Monday, August 18, 2008. The Center of HOPE will provide diagnostic and treatment services integrated with clinical research.
To learn more about the Lindner Center of HOPE, please visit www.lindnercenterofhope.org.
Contact: Jennifer Pierson
(513) 585-8670
Jennifer.Pierson@lindnercenter.org
Members of the community are invited to attend the event to learn more about the Lindner Center of HOPE. Festivities will include tours of the facility, mental health and wellness information, and light refreshments.
The Center will begin seeing patients Monday, August 18, 2008. The Center of HOPE will provide diagnostic and treatment services integrated with clinical research.
To learn more about the Lindner Center of HOPE, please visit www.lindnercenterofhope.org.
Contact: Jennifer Pierson
(513) 585-8670
Jennifer.Pierson@lindnercenter.org
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Family-to-Family Class Begins Aug. 19
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a 12-week course for families of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illnesses).
Materials are presented by two trained volunteers.
Topics include:
Classes meet weekly beginning Tuesday, August 19 for 12 weeks
6:30-9:00PM
Masonic Lodge
733 Western Row Rd.
Mason, OH 45040
To Register:
Call NAMI Warren County 513-351-3500
or NAMI Hamilton County 513-695-3650.
Rosalyn Dadas
Executive Director
NAMI Warren County
P.O. Box 525
Lebanon, OH 45036
513-695-3650
rdadas@nami-wc.org
www.nami-wc.org
Materials are presented by two trained volunteers.
Topics include:
- Depression (unipolar and bipolar)
- Anxiety Disorder,
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,
- Schizophrenia.
- Medications and therapy
- Problem solving, communication techniques, and empathy
- Self care, advocacy, and recovery.
Classes meet weekly beginning Tuesday, August 19 for 12 weeks
6:30-9:00PM
Masonic Lodge
733 Western Row Rd.
Mason, OH 45040
To Register:
Call NAMI Warren County 513-351-3500
or NAMI Hamilton County 513-695-3650.
Rosalyn Dadas
Executive Director
NAMI Warren County
P.O. Box 525
Lebanon, OH 45036
513-695-3650
rdadas@nami-wc.org
www.nami-wc.org
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