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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

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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

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NAMI SW WA

President Kim Schneiderman

[email protected]

Vice President Adam Pithan

[email protected]

Treasurer Ann Donnelly

[email protected]

Secretary Scott Brickley

[email protected]

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

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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.

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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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Every time you

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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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