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NEWSLETTER: September/October 2019

December, 2014/ January, 2015

Welcome to the 2019 NAMIWalks!

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken the challenge to become NAMIWalks Heroes - WHY NOT MAKE 2019 YOUR

YEAR?? Last year, more than 1600 people joined NAMI Broward County as we celebrate recovery, promote awareness and fight discrimination. This year we A$K you to take the challenge to unite with us and Walk for the thousands of Broward

County residents impacted by mental illness each year. Let us show them they are NOT alone. NAMI Broward County provides support, education, and outreach programs to our County. Funds raised at the event allow NAMI Broward to

provide every service Free to the mental health community.

This year’s 7th annual 5K walk will take place on Saturday, November 9th and kicks off at Tradewinds Park in

Coconut Creek at 9:30 am. Registration starts at 8:00 am.

Become a Walk Star

Become a Walk Star this year by raising $1,000 or more. Most importantly—you will be part of an elite group, funding nearly half of NAMI Broward County support services and programs!

If you need help fundraising, just A$K!! Remember, it's all about getting personal.

1.When you ask for a donation, tell why NAMI Broward and mental health are important to you.

2. Set a goal to recruit 10 new donors in the first week of your campaign! Send a text to everyone in your contact list. Now is the time to start engaging people on this journey you’re embarking on.

3. Post about your NAMIWalks Broward Page on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and ask your network to support you with a donation. Always include the link to your fundraising page with each post.

NAMIWalks Broward is a fun, family and, dog friendly event and an excellent way to let your voice be heard!

Join the movement and register N O W!

Register today at www.NAMIWalks.org/BrowardCounty

Any questions? Email your Walk Manager at [email protected]

Thank you

http://www.namiwalks.org/BrowardCountymailto:[email protected]



IN THIS ISSUE

NAMIWalks Broward County……… …p.1

NAMI Board of Directors…………….…p.2

Upcoming Events ………………………...p.2

September/October Calendar……....p.3

NAMIWalks Broward……..………….…..p.4

Support Groups……………………….…...p.5

BSO Mental Health Call Line ………...p.6

NAMI Speaker Meeting…………….……p.6

NAMI Broward Contact…………….….…p.7

Resources…………………………………....p.7

Crisis Information………………….……...p.7

NAMI Broward Programs.………………p.7

NAMI Broward Mission……………….…p.8

Membership………………………………...p.8

NAMI BROWARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sandra Cumper, MS MHC Executive Director

Allen Giese, President

Alyce Menton, Vice President

Blanca Bichara, CPA, Treasurer

Jo Ann Marianne, Secretary

Edna Einhorn,

Illene Greenberg, J.D.

Brenda Okyn

Benjamin McAfee

Jose Rey, PhD

Gwen Henry

Bonnie Segal

Peter Schoenthal, Esq.

UPCOMING EVENTS

September

Happy Labor Day!!

Monday, Sept. 2nd

NAMIWalks Kick-Off Event

Embassy Suites Hotel

1100 SE 17 Street, Fort Lauderdale

Thursday, September 5, 11:30 am

RSVP is required

Mental Health Summit

Charles F. Dodge City Center

601 City Center Way

Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

Thursday, September 12th, 2019, 8 am – 5 pm

Breakfast & Lunch included

Free Parking * Admission $40

Speaker Meeting

Silver Impact

7155 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313

September 11, 2019, 7 pm

Free Guardian Advocate Training

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Cent

Wednesday, September 18, 10:30am-2:30 pm

Registration is required

Call 954-316-9907 or

email [email protected]

NAMI Florida Annual Meeting and Conference

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

Early bird registration expires August 18

NAMI discounted rate $129/per night for hotel

September 20-21, 2019 16,

October

2K19 Community Health Fair

James S. Rickards Middle School

6000 NE 9th Avenue, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Saturday, October 5, 2019, 11 a.m. - 2 pm

Speaker Meeting

Silver Impact

7155 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313

October 9, 2019, 7 pm



September Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Connection Rebel’s 4 pm NAMI Office is Close

3 Connection MHA- 4 pm.

4 Peer-to-Peer 3-5pm NAMI office

5 NAMIWalks Kick-Off Event

6 7

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9 Connection Rebel’s 4 pm FPTS- 12 pm Family Support Group- 7:30 pm Imperial Point

10 Connection MHA- 4 pm. Family Support Group - 6:15 p.m. at Atlantic Baptist Church (ABC)


12 BSO Broward Mental Health Summit 8am-5pm Admission $40

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15 16 Connection Rebel’s - 4pm FPTS - 12 pm,

17 Connection MHA, 4 pm Family Support Group - 7 p.m. at Principles Recovery Center


19 Family Support Group – 7 pm at Royal Palm Christian Church

20 NAMI Florida Conference in Orlando

21 WellPath Recovery Family Support Group - 10:00 a.m.

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23 Connection Rebel’s 4 pm FPTS – 12 pm Family Support Group - 7:30 pm Imperial Point

24 Connection MHA, 4 pm


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29 30 Connection Rebel’s4 pm FPTS -12 pm,

October Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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3 4 5 2K19 Community Health Fair

6 7 Connection Rebel’s - 4pm FPTS - 12pm

8 Connection MHA, 4 pm Family support group 6:15 pm Atlantic Baptist Church (ABC)

9 Peer-to-Peer 3-5pm NAMI office Speaker Meeting 7 pm silver Impact

10 11 12

13 14 Connection Rebel’s - 4pm FPTS - 12pm Family Support group – 7:30 pm Imperial Point

15 Connection MHA, 4 pm Family support group 7:00 pm Principles Recovery


17 Family Support group-6:30 pm Royal Palm Christian Church

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19 WellPath Recovery Family Support Group 10:00 a.m.

20 21 Connection Rebel’s 4 pm FPTS - 12pm

22 Connection MHA, 4 pm, Family Support group-7 pm, Principles Recovery


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27 28 Connection Rebel’s 4 pm FPTS - 12pm Family Support group -7:30 pm Imperial Point

29 Connection MHA, 4 pm

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NAMIWalks Team Captains Kick-Off Luncheon

You have what it takes to become a Team Captain for NAMIWalks Broward! Join Broward’s only grassroots non-profit support and awareness organization for mental illness. NAMIWalks Team Captains are the reason why we served nearly 5,000 individuals and families last year! NAMIWalks Team Captains, Sponsors and interested volunteers are invited to our annual NAMIWalks Kick-off Luncheon on Thursday, Sept 5, at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy complimentary lunch, network with Team Captains and sponsors, and learn how YOU can make a difference with NAMIWalks Broward County! Hear about mental Health in Broward from our two keynote speakers, our Walk Ambassadors, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony and Chief Public Defender Howard Finkelstein.

Team Captains Kick-off Luncheon Thursday, September 5 at 11:30 a.m. Embassy Suites Hotel Fort Lauderdale 1100 SE 17 Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316



H.O.P.E Healthy, Optimistic People Enjoying

Life!

Our Mission at H.O.P.E. Is to connect and inspire people living with mental illness

from age 18-35. We connect by getting together to enjoy

social out.We have social events planned each month in

Broward County.

JULY 3rd- SEPTEMBER 25th

For the months of July through September the H.O.P.E.

group with the collaboration of the National Alliance on

Mental Illness wants to give back to our Broward County

community.

We are collecting hygiene products for those

in need.

NAMI SUPPORT GROUP

NAMI CONNECTION PEER RECOVERY

SUPPORT GROUPS

Rebel’s Drop-in Center

3400 N. 29th Ave.

Hollywood FL, 33020

Every Monday 4:00 p.m.

Mental Health America of Southeast Florida

7145 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,

Lauderhill, FL 33313

Every Tuesday 4:00 p.m.

Foot Print to Success Clubhouse

3521 West Broward Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Every Monday 12:00 p.m.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS

Well Path Recovery Atlantic Baptist Church

800 E. Cypress Drive 4850 W. Atlantic Blvd

Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Royal Palm Christian Church Margate, FL 33063 3rd Saturday 10:00 a.m. 9600 Royal Palm Blvd 2nd Tuesday 6:15 p.m.

Coral Springs, FL 33065 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Broward Health, Imperial Point Principles Recovery Center

6401 N. Federal Highway 4343 South State Rd. 7, #109

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

2nd and 4th Monday 7:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

Drop off items at the following location:

4161 NW 5th ST suite 203 Plantation, FL

33317



Last Month’s Speaker Meeting

Thank you Dr. William Kissel, MS, CCHP-MH

Senior Vice President of Southeast Local Government Healthcare – Wellpath

Discuss legal issues regarding inmate rights

Background of correctional healthcare and the key components of a sound correctional mental Health care

program Thank you to everyone who came!

September Speaker Meeting, Wednesday, September 11th

Topic: Psychotropic Medicines.

About Dr. Rey Jose A. Rey, M.S., Pharm.D, BCPP, is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), College of Pharmacy, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He is currently the clinical psychopharmacologist for the South

Florida State Hospital and the Director for the NSU-COP PGY-2 Residency in Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice.

Please plan on attending, at 7:00 pm Admission is free and registration is not required.

Location: Silver Impact Center, 7155 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill FL 33313

Mental Health Call Line – 954- 831-5428

BSO provides a dedicated phone line for families to provide information on their loved ones.

In ongoing talks with the Broward Sheriff’s’ Office (BSO) and NAMI Broward County; BSO unveiled a Mental Health Call in line which allows for family members of those detained in the BSO jail facilities and suffering from mental illness to call into the jail to provide relevant information on their loved ones.

The phone line is a resource for families to provide the jail medical provider additional information regarding a detainee’s mental health diagnosis and medications. Please call 954-831-5428 and follow the

prompts to provide mental health information.



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CONTACT US NAMI Broward County

4161 NW 5th Street Suite 203

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NEED RESOURCES

When you are looking for support, finding resources, or

want to develop a crisis contingency plan, you can call

NAMI Broward’s office at 954-316-9907 or visit

www.namibroward.org

IN A CRISIS

Mobile Crisis Team Numbers:

Mobile Crisis will go out into the community/home

and assess the situation. They may recommend

community resources or, if they feel that there is a

danger to self or others, they may determine that

the individual needs to be Baker Acted, if that is the

case, they will call the police to transport the

individual to the closest Baker Act receiving

hospital.

Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU):

2677 NW 19th Street, FT. Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-

739-8066, 954-463-0911

Calling 911:

If you find that the situation has escalated to a

point of crisis, call 911, describe your situation and

ask for a CIT trained officer. Crisis Intervention

Trained is a week-long training developed

nationally by NAMI and the police to improve

responses to people in crisis. Many local officers

have participated in this training.

Find Help in a Crisis:

text “NAMI” to 741741 or call the National Suicide

Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-talk (8255)

NAMI Broward Programs

Family to Family Course

Peer to Peer

HOPE young Adult Group

Family Support Group

Connections Support Group

In Our Own Voice

Ending The Silence

Speaker Meeting

mailto:[email protected]://www.namibroward.org/



Become a member of NAMI Broward County. A year’s membership is only $35 and includes NAMI National’s magazine “The Advocate,” access to members only section on National’s website and membership in NAMI Broward, NAMI Florida & NAMI National.

Membership Form:

Cut and mail to NAMI Broward County, 4161 NW 5th St, Suite 203. Plantation, FL 33317 Individual: $40 Family: $60 Open Door (financial need): $5

Corporate: $200 Donation: ___________

Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________________ State: _______ Zip: _________

Email: _________________________________ Phone: _____________________

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