national alliance on mental illness of maine
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National Alliance on Mental Illness of Maine. Find Help.Find Hope. Mission & History. NAMI Maine is largest grassroots, peer (consumer) - and family- run non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illness. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF MAINE
Find Help. Find Hope.
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Mission & History
NAMI Maine is largest grassroots, peer (consumer) - and family- run non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illness.
NAMI National began in 1979NAMI Maine developed in 1984, support
groups in Maine started prior to that
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Key Beliefs
Mental Illnesses are illnesses like any otherStigma is real and has terrible consequencesPeople who have a mental illness (peers) and
families alike are essential to the recovery processFamily and peer education and support make
substantial differences in outcomesWith appropriate treatment, services and supports,
people can and do recover from mental illness
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What NAMI Maine Does
Support Education Advocacy
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Peer and Family ~ Support Groups
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Peer and Family ~ Education
Recovery
WorkbookGroup Education Course
Peer Education
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Peer and Family ~ Information and Referral
NAMI Maine Toll Free Helpline
1-800-464-5767 Any question related to mental health or co-occurring substance use
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Peer and Family
Family Respite ProgramOffers approximately 192 hours of respite
care per year for families with children under 18 who have developmental or behavioral issues.
Families can choose their own provider (family member, friend, etc) if eligible.
Providers become per diem NAMI employees.
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Criminal Justice
IF YOU NEED TO CALL 911, ASK IF A CIT TRAINED OFFICER IS AVAILABLE
CITCrisis Intervention Team TrainingA one-week training for law enforcement, corrections, and other first responders. Building relationships in the community.
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Outsider Art Rental and Sales
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Corrections
Sequential Intercept Model Mapping To help communities improve how they respond to
people with justice system and mental health system involvement
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Online Education
Family and Consumer Perspectives with Consent Decree and Regulations
Family and Consumer Perspectives and RecoveryUnderstanding DepressionOut of the ShadowsFree Webisodes (go to www.namimaine.org, click
on the education tab)
Certificates of Completion available
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Suicide Prevention
1-day Gatekeeper Training for suicide preventionAwareness presentationsLifelines Program for schoolsTransition Lessons for HS seniorsMiddle School LessonsSuicide Assessment and Prevention training for
cliniciansWork with rural Primary Care ProvidersFor information on all training programs:
www.ccsme.org/train/suicideprevention
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Suicide Prevention
Survivors Speakers Bureau
Beyond the Basics of Suicide Prevention Annual Conference March 21, 2013
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Resources
Resources NIMH Outreach Partner
Brochures Research Clinical Trials
Website www.namimaine.org
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Advocacy
One-on-One via helpline and support groupsState Level – Legislature
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Special Events
Form a Walk Team
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NAMI National
Support Education Advocacy ResearchWebsite: www.nami.orgInformation Helpline 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)NAMI StigmaBustersNAMIWalksAdvocacyNational Convention
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NAMI National
Resources for Professionals
Missing Persons Support
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NAMI National
Child and Adolescent Action Center
Legal Support
Veterans Resource Center
Multicultural Action Center
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NAMI National
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1 Bangor StreetAugusta, Maine 04330
1(800)464-5767http://www.namimaine.org
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Depression & Anxiety
The following slides were adapted from NIMH brochures For more information and resources on mental illness
contact: NAMI Maine
For training on mental health issues contact: Carrie Horne, Training Director, NAMI Maine
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DepressionAdapted from NIMH Depression Brochure s
Feeling sad or “empty”Feeling hopeless, irritable, anxious, or angryFeelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessnessLoss of interest in work, family, once pleasurable
activities, including sexFeeling very tiredNot able to concentrate or remember detailsNot being able to sleep or sleeping too muchOvereating, or not wanting to eat at allThoughts of suicide, suicide attemptsAches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems
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How you can help someone who’s depressed
Adapted from NIMH Depression Brochure s
Help them find a doctor/therapist & make an appointment
Talk to them, listen carefully and offer hope.Never ignore comments about suicide, connect them to
help (call their doctor, therapist, call the crisis hotline 1-888-568-1112 or 911).
Invite them for walks, outings and other activities. Provide assistance in getting to appointments.Encourage them to report medication concerns.Remind them that with time and treatment the
depression will lift.
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Anxiety DisordersAdapted from NIMH Depression Brochure s
Include the following disorders: Panic Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Social phobias Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Each anxiety disorder has different symptoms, but all the symptoms cluster around excessive, irrational fear and dread.
Effective therapies are available. Get help.
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Resources
1-888-568-1112 statewide mental health crisis hotline
2-1-1 Maine Toll free Maine Resource Directory of health and human
services1-800-222-1222 – Poison Control Center
Overdose or PoisoningNAMI Maine
Helpline: 1-800-464-5767 Support Groups Family-to-Family Education Course Resource materials