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Vol. 17.03 March 2017 www.namiswwa.org
Location & Mailing Address:
5411 E. Mill Plain, Suite 4
Vancouver, WA 98661
Tel: (360) 695-2823
Fax: (360) 823-1088
Clark/Skamania Office
Contact Information
Hours: Monday—Friday
9:00 am—5:00 pm
Location 1128 Broadway, Suite A
Longview, WA 98626
Tel: (360) 703-6722
Fax: (360) 823-1088
Mailing Address: 5411 E. Mill Plain, Suite 4
Vancouver, WA 98661
Cowlitz Office
Hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tues - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Closed on Fridays
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.namiswwa.org
Facebook:
facebook.com/namiswwa
Social Media
NAMI SW WA Behavioral Health Services
Ready to address your mental health issues, but you are being told you will need to be put on a waiting list? If you have Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage through 8Molina Healthcare of Washington or Community Health Plan of Washington, NAMI SW WA currently has no waiting list, but spots are rapidly being filled. Call 360-695-2823 for more information.
Mark Your Calendars
NAMI SW WA Spring Fundraiser! Warehouse 23, 100 Columbia St, #102, Vancouver, WA 98660
Friday, April 28th 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mark your calendar and join us for the NAMI SW WA Spring Fundraising
Luncheon. Funds from this event will help us continue to help families and
individuals in mental health crises. Vanessa Gaston, Director of
Community Services in Clark County will be guest of honor and speaker
discussing where we, the early adopters, are on integration of mental
health, medical, and substance use treatments in SW WA one year later.
We have different levels of sponsorship available for businesses, agen-
cies, individuals and families that wish to become a sponsor. We will also
hold a silent auction, auctioning off art work created by individuals and
family members who come to our various art therapy groups. Sponsorship
levels include:
Carrie Fisher Luncheon Sponsorships: $5,000
Patty Duke NAMI SW WA Unique Services Sponsorships: $2,500
Robin Williams Table Sponsorships: $1,000
Lady Gaga Audio Visual Sponsorships: $ 500
Brian Wilson Marketing Sponsorships: $ 250
Individual Tickets: $ 75
NAMI SW WA
President Kim Schneiderman
Vice President Adam Pithan
Treasurer Ann Donnelly
Secretary Scott Brickley
Board Members Ted Engelbrecht
Michael Inman
Terry Gertsen
Rosalie Larsen
David Loos
Matti Neal
Craig Pridemore
Darvin Zimmerman
Executive Director Peggy McCarthy, MBA [email protected]
Executive Assistant
Melinda McLeod
Director of
Behavioral Health Services
Janet Ragan, MA, LMHC
Counselors
Terri Kaufman, MA
Ray Jensen, MA
Aaron Kelsay, BA
Development & Marketing
Director/Volunteer
Coordinator
Suzanne Arnits
Newsletter
Melinda McLeod
Susan Correa
Peer Support Counselors
Cindy Falter, Clark
John McDonald, Clark
Sharon Smith, Cowlitz
Page 2
Board Members
Office Staff
From the Director’s Desk Dear Members and Friends,
We had a terrific time in Olympia on President’s Day, February 20th , as we met
with Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania legislators to talk about bills they will be re-
viewing and, hopefully, approving in the session that will benefit people affected
by mental health issues. Eight staff and volunteers represented NAMI SW WA.
We all agreed that it was a very successful day full of meetings. We will continue
to be in touch with the legislators about specific issues including the diversion,
crisis triage/intervention center we hope to be part of creating here in Clark
County.
Our SEE ME program gets more requests for presentations every month. We look
forward to doing our quarterly trainings for the Northwest Regional Training Cen-
ter (NWRTC) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program through
Clark College as well as for the paramedic training program held in Clackamas
County, Oregon this month. At each of these programs our speakers are emo-
tionally rewarded when they hear that their presentations make a significant dif-
ference toward these trainees feeling more competent to engage in their future
positions. These four-hour trainings allow a greater number of our SEE ME pre-
senters to tell their stories about living with one or more mental health diagno-
ses. If you have not been to a SEE ME program the trainings at NWRTC usually
have space for guests. If you would like to witness this wonderful program
please call our office and we will let you know if there is space for others to at-
tend.
Our board members and staff are busy preparing for our first major fundraising
event that will take place on Friday, April 28th. The luncheon event will be held at
Warehouse 23 and will feature Vanessa Gaston, the Director of Clark County
Community Services who will speak about Integrating Mental Health, Physical
Health, and Substance Abuse Treatment… a goal we have had in this community
since last April 1st when the Regional Support Network disbanded and Clark and
Skamania Counties chose to become the early adopters of integration for the
State of Washington. Funding from this event will help NAMI SW WA continue to
provide the many services we now provide at no charge to the public. Please
make your reservations online at namiswwa.org/spring luncheon, call 360-695-
2823, or email [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you all
there.
Last, but by no means least, NAMI SW WA is very pleased to announce the
awarding of funding from the M.J. Murdock Memorial Trust that will help us grow
our Behavioral Health Services significantly. We are very grateful for this three-
year funding.
Best regards,
Peggy
NAMI SW WA Page 3
Clark
Melinda McLeod
Cowlitz
Jan Kell
Asst Coordinator (Cowlitz)
Debbie Archer
Skamania
Scott Brickley
Peer Support Group
John McDonald
Karla Obenhaus
Melinda Stewart
Corrections
H-Pod/Workcenter
John McDonald
Ilse Schuurmans
Family Support Groups
Kay Roberson
Jan Kell
Josh Vance
STRivE Psychoeducational
Program
Annett Pickett
Sharon Smith
Melinda Stewart
SEE ME
John McDonald
NAMI Walks Coordinator
Suzanne Arnits
Program Coordinator
Phyllis Chun
Parents and Teachers as Allies
Ending the Silence
KeriLee Stanberry
Library Coordinator
Vacant
County Coordinators
Support Groups
Event Coordinator
Vital Support
Development of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a disease of the brain. It appears to be the result of
factors such as genetics, environmental and psychological assaults,
and possible hormonal changes that alter the brain’s chemistry.
It most often appears in young men between the age of 18 and 24.
Although more prevalent in men than women, onset for young women
is often nearer to age 24 to 30. It has been known to surface again in
people around 40 and, in women, as late as 60.
The rarest form is early onset or childhood schizophrenia which oc-
curs before the age of 12. Statistics differ, but it seems to happen
about 1 in 40,000 births. As diagnostic techniques improve,
incidences of children diagnosed appears to be on the rise. It is not
known whether factors in the environment, exposure to chemicals or
societal pressures play a part.
Regardless of the age of onset, the prognosis is best when treatment
is given with the first psychotic episode. Some medical evidence
points to even earlier intervention in the prodromal stage, before a
psychotic break.
There are many factors that influence whether an individual is affect-
ed. Professionals agree that drug use such as marijuana, metham-
phetamines and other street drugs can certainly be a factor in the de-
velopment of the disease. Even individuals who are not genetically
wired for schizophrenia can develop hallucinations and delusions that
lead to the disease.
Young people who are seriously involved in drugs at an early age are
often trying to medicate themselves to deal with the effects of mental
illness. These are not adolescents who are weekend participants giv-
ing in to peer pressure and hoping for an entertaining buzz. Those
who use drug or alcohol on a daily basis, or as often as they possibly
can, are trying to escape the negative effects of poor mental health.
It is a sad irony that the young people who will be the most harmed by
the use of drugs and alcohol will be the ones the ones most devastat-
ed by it. For these individuals, using is not a harmless activity, but an
attempt to regulate faulty brain function. Education of children and
teens is of the upmost importance.
NAMI SW WA
Page 4
I was lost by Greg Betts 02-17-2017
I was lost in a fog of confusion and delusion where reality
disappears and has no meaning or conclusion.
I was lost in a place so dark without light without a spark
Oh! It was so dark.
I was lost in the fog, then in the distance a dim light began to
shine and somehow I knew it was mine.
I was lost until that day when the light came in sight so I no
more had to live in fright.
I was lost no more for with the light the pain was gone and
turned to gain no more sorrow no more pain for I no more
am lost.
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NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS:
PLEASE HELP US SAVE
MONEY and TREES
NAMI SW WA wants to save money as well as paper. We
currently print several thousand newsletters each month,
for mailing and for distribution at community events. We
know the newsletter is valuable, because we hear from
readers about how much they enjoy it. The one way we can
save both money, from postage, and trees from the reams
of paper we use each month to print, is to cut back on our
newsletter mailing. If you receive your newsletter by mail
and you have an email address please call or write us with
your email address so we can send your next newsletter
electronically.
Thanks, NAMI SW WA
NAMI SW WA Page 5
Board Committees
Development Finance Nominating
Ann Donnelly Ann Donnelly Adam Pithan
Suzanne Arnits Michael Inman Peggy McCarthy
Peggy McCarthy Rosalie Larsen
Craig Pridemore Fundraising
Governance Peggy McCarthy Ann Donnelly
Michael Altig Kim Schniederman
Peggy McCarthy Suzanne Arnits
Melinda McLeod Peggy McCarthy
Bryan Miller
Thank you Knights of Columbus Council #15730 Every year, the Knights of Columbus can be seen in local stores as they conduct their Tootsie Roll fundraiser.
Customers are offered a special Tootsie Roll treat and asked to put loose change into the donation bucket.
This year the group chose NAMI SW WA and The ARC as the non-profit agencies who would be recipients of
their 2016 efforts and their generosity.
NAMI SW WA is deeply grateful to these community oriented men who work in many ways to better the greater
Vancouver community through a variety of good works. In 2017 you may see some of our volunteers helping
them! Thanks to the Knights of Columbus and to all Vancouver residents who contributed to this worthwhile
NAMI SW WA Page 6
LET’S TALK MENTAL HEALTH
What now?
Last month we looked at the question many
people ask when diagnosed with a mental ill-
ness, “Why me?”. This month we’ll look at
“What now?” Like most journeys we embark
on, we have questions: “Where am I going?”
“How long does it take?” “What do I need on
the trip?” “Will I go alone, have company,
have help?” “When will I know I’ve arrived?”
The same is true of your mental health recov-
ery journey.
Information helps answer your questions and
helps you figure out what needs to be done to
rebuild and maintain well-being. It assists in
making sense of your diagnosis and your ex-
periences, some of which may be troubling or
confusing. It can help you see that you are
not your diagnosis, you are a person who hap-
pens to have an illness. You can get infor-
mation from your health care provider, sup-
port group, community organizations or on
your own through books or websites.
NAMI SW WA has support groups and educa-
tion groups for individuals diagnosed with a
mental health condition and for their family
members and loved ones. Information offered
in our education groups is always evidenced
based, meaning that it is based in science
and has been proven accurate. In addition,
learning from others in our support groups
who’ve experienced similar problems can be
very helpful and encouraging. People who
have participated in our groups walk away
with practical tips to overcome challenges
and gain hope for their recovery and the re-
covery of their loved ones.
As you move forward on your journey, it is im-
portant to look toward treatment, recovery,
and beyond.
Recovery from a mental disorder is expected.
It is not a life sentence. You can learn how to
cope with symptoms so they don’t have a big
impact on your day-to-day life. Treatment may
include a combination of medication, therapy
and healthy living skills. Your exact combina-
tion will be unique. There is not a set formula
that works for everyone.
The Canadian Mental Health Association of-
fers this perspective of looking at recovery:
Most people talk about recovery in
terms of controlling symptoms so they
can live well. Everyone's recovery jour-
ney looks different. Some parts may
take a long time, while others will pass
quickly. You may even take a few steps
back from time to time. You can learn a
lot about living with a mental disorder
from others who have experienced sim-
ilar things. The most important point to
remember is that recovery does hap-
pen for most people, and there are
things that you and others can do to
help you move through your journey.
It may have taken a long time, and you might
be a bit confused by all the information you’ve
heard, but a diagnosis can be very helpful in
finding the right recovery plan for you. The
next stop in helping cope with your diagnosis
may be your family doctor, a trusted friend or
family member, your local mental health clin-
ic, a mental health organization, a private
counselor, therapist or psychiatrist, or an
online support group. NAMI SW WA is here to
assist you in information gathering, offering
support and recommending resources for
your journey.
Please stop by or give us a call.
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Save the date for NAMIWalks NW — Sunday, May 21, 2017
Held at the Vera Katz East Waterfront Promenade in Portland, OR. Enjoy a scenic 5K 3.2mile
route crossing over two traffic free bridges.
Please choose NAMI SW WA as your affiliate! It is not too early to sign-up. Create a team, join a
team, and talk to co-workers and friends to participate! This regional event is inclusive, fun,
and you can walk, skate, run plus your leashed dog is welcome. Register at https://
namiswwa.org/namiwalks_northwest/
Interested in being a Corporate Sponsor? if so, please contact Suzanne Arnits at 360-695-
2823 or [email protected] or for other information!
NAMI SW WA Page 9
NAMI Washington Lobby Day
Lobby Day, as usual, was
exhausting but fun. Monday,
February 20th, we set off
early in the morning from our
Vancouver and Longview
office sites to be in Olympia
shortly after 9:00 for
meetings with our legislators.
The group from Longview
included Suzanne Arnits, Jan
Kell, and Rosalie Olds
(daughter of Bernie and
Marcia Altman, part of the
founding group for NAMI in
Cowltiz County). Our group
from Vancouver included Jerri
Clark, Peggy McCarthy, John
McDonald, Annett Pickett,
and KeriLee Stanberry, Our
groups met with legislators, committee
members, and others at the capitol. We talked
about various pieces of legislation that will
benefit those with mental health diagnoses, the need to more beds in SW WA as well as the hoped for
diversion, crisis intervention/triage center for our area. The stories told by our peers and family members
deeply touched the hearts of the legislative community. This is a very positive way for us to reach these
important people who serve us in
John McDonald, KeriLee Stanberry, Jerri Clark and Annett
Pickett in the Capitol Rotunda
NAMI SW WA Page 10
Cowlitz Corner by Debbie Archer
Welcome to the Cowlitz Corner. We look forward to assisting you in your
journey of recovery with mental illness.
Please visit us at our new location in Longview at 1128 Broadway. We
look forward to serving our clients in this more centralized location.
We would like to introduce you to “Cat”, our amazing “ART Group” facili-
tator. Whether or not you consider yourself artistic or not, Cat will help bring those traits to the surface and
assist you in whatever project you choose. Cultivating creativity in your life provides many benefits, includ-
ing stress reduction, lowering anxiety, helping one cope with depression and also gives you a much-needed
break from those day-to-day tasks. We meet on Thursdays from 10 am to noon. We are hoping to add an
additional art group in the future. Cat will share her knowledge and guide you on any project you may
choose. You will definitely leave with a smile on your face and maybe a chuckle in your heart after listening
to funny stories Cat brings to life in our art group. With the help of donations, we are able to offer these
classes at no charge to the participant. These are a few of the projects you can choose from in the days to
come; hope boxes, bead people, coloring for relaxation, rock painting, sock animals plus more. Please
come in and meet Cat and join us in our fun group!
Mark your calendar! The students at RA Long High School (2903 Nichols Blvd in Longview) are presenting
a play titled “The Mental State” on Friday evening March 3rd at 7:30 and again on Saturday March 4th at
2:00 pm and then at 7:30 pm. This is a wonderful play involving a student living with schizophrenia. Repre-
sentatives from NAMI SW Washington Cowlitz County will have a table of literature and handouts and be
able to answer any questions or assist in any way we can. We, cast, crew and NAMI SW WA volunteers are
also holding short community discussions after the play. We hope to see you there!
Our Family -to- Family group is going well. The current class will end on March 16th. The next class will be
held during the daytime. If you are interested in putting your name on the list, please call us at
360.703.6722. Pre-registration is required. Once we have enough people interested we will confirm the
date and time. NAMI Family to Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have their own experi-
ence of living or dealing with a family member with a mental health disorder, that includes presentations,
discussion and interactive exercises. All of our services and groups are at no charge to the participant.
DID YOU KNOW?
383 people attended NAMI SW WA support groups in Cowlitz County in 2016.
94% of people who attended our support groups increased their knowledge about mental health and 90%
felt increased hope.
NAMI SW WA Page 11
For all NAMI SWWA
courses
CALL (360) 695-2823
to sign up or visit our
website for more information
Classes fill up quickly
so sign up soon.
NAMI SWWA Help Line
M-F 9am-5pm
(360) 695-2823
(800) 273-TALK Suicide
line
(800) 950-NAMI Info line
Mental Health Ombuds: (360) 397-8470
(866) 666-5070
Teen Talk: (after 4pm)
(360) 397-2428
CRISIS LINES
CLARK COUNTY
(360) 696-9560
(800) 626-8137
SKAMANIA
(509) 427-3850
COWLITZ
(360) 425-6064
Resources:
Bulletin Board March 28th from 2-3pm - Operation Family Caregiver (OFC) is a free, confidential
and individualized program for caregivers of disabled veterans and service
members. It is a new program in the state of Washington from the Rosalyn
Carter Institute for Caregiving, sponsored in the state by Easterseals
Washington. OFC focuses on supporting and improving the quality of life and
problem-solving skills for caregivers of Post 9/11 veterans. It is also appropriate
for caregivers of Vietnam veterans dealing with PTSD, however it is not designed
to work with caregivers of dementia or other long-term illnesses related to aging.
Meredith McMackin, OFC Caregiver Coach and Gold Star Mother, will give a short
presentation for anyone interested in participating in the program or to gain
information to share with other caregivers they might know. You do not have to
be a family member of the veteran to be eligible for this program. Meredith can
meet with caregivers in person or online via Skype or FaceTime.
Mark Your Calendars
NAMI SW WA Spring Fundraiser! Warehouse 23, 100 Columbia St, #102, Vancouver, WA 98660
Friday, April 28th 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mark your calendar and join us for the NAMI SW WA Spring Fundraising
Luncheon. Funds from this event will help us continue to help families
and individuals in mental health crises. Vanessa Gaston, Director of
Community Services in Clark County will be guest of honor and speaker
discussing where we, the early adopters, are on integration of mental
health, medical, and substance use treatments in SW WA one year later.
We have different levels of sponsorship available for businesses, agen-
cies, individuals and families that wish to become a sponsor. We will also
hold a silent auction, auctioning off art work created by individuals and
family members who come to our various art therapy groups. Sponsorship
levels include:
Carrie Fisher Luncheon Sponsorships: $5,000
Patty Duke NAMI SW WA Unique Services Sponsorships: $2,500
Robin Williams Table Sponsorships: $1,000
Lady Gaga Audio Visual Sponsorships: $ 500
Brian Wilson Marketing Sponsorships: $ 250
Individual Tickets: $ 75
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