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If you want to learn more about NAMI-PW, or need help and information, please send us e-mail or leave us a message on our voicemail.
info@nami-pw.org
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703-659-9983
If you want to learn more about NAMI-PW, or need help and information, please send us e-mail or leave us a message on our voicemail.
info@nami-pw.org
or
703-659-9983
We're the friend and helping hand when you need it the most. We're glad you've found us. If you or a loved one suffers from a mental illness, we can help...
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NAMIWalks is a nationwide event being held in 83 communities around the country in 2013. It is the largest anti-stigma effort in Virginia and America. NAMIWalks is a community event that includes more than 100 Walk teams from across Virginia, live music, kid’s activities, food, exhibit booths and prominent recognition of sponsors. NAMI Virginia and VCU Department of Psychiatry are once again working in collaboration this year to make strides to advance the science behind mental wellness.
NAMIWALKS Changing minds ................one step at a time!
Come Join Us September 28, 2013
Every journey begins with that first step! As NAMIWalks celebrates our 11th Anniversary in 2013, we are proud to be the largest and most successful mental health awareness and fundraising event in America! Through NAMIWalks' public, active display of support for people affected by mental illness, we are changing how Americans view persons with a mental illness. This is leading to ensuring that help and hope are available for those in need. Please join us as we improve lives and our communities one step at a time.
Contact us at namiwalks@nami-pw.org
Legislative Alerts!
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Teen mental health and fight stigma. Mental illness is often difficult to diagnose, predict and control. Relative to other illnesses, we know very little about mental illness. more »
TRAINING FUTURES
The "Training Futures" program is coming to Innovation Park in Manassas on June 3, 2013.
Training Futures is a nationally recognized, workforce development solution with proven results, providing a critical pathway to living-wage jobs for high-potential, underemployed individuals. The Training Futures program has operated successfully for 16 years in Fairfax County. Graduates provide employers a diverse hiring pipeline with the proven ability to adapt to new environments, learn technical skills and work to achieve professional excellence.
Now serving the Prince William County area, Training futures is currently recruiting program participants and will employ the same innovative 6-month curriculum in a simulated office environment as in Fairfax County.The curriculum will teach administrative skills, with a healthcare focus, preparing graduates to succeed in any frontline healthcare or administrative environment. Through an agreement with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVACC), participants will receive 21 hours of college credit and a Career Studies Certificate. Classes meet Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Transportation will be provided from one of the local malls. For additional information about Training Futures, click here. For additional information about the Manassas location, please contact Training Coordinator Suzy Mead at 571-748-2867 or email: smead@nvfs.org.
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IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, PLEASE CALL -- 911
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS AND NEED TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE IMMEDIATELY, PLEASE CALL THE SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE AT
1-800-273-8255
TODAY @ NAMI.org
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Helping Someone When They Don't Know How to Get Help
NAMIBikes rider
Eric Ward
was down and
almost out. Then his therapist went above and beyond the call.
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Eric Ward
was down and
almost out. Then his therapist went above and beyond the call.
NAMIBikes
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2013 National Convention Registration
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Faith and Spirituality Beneficial in Treatment,
Study Finds
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-more at nami.org-
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Army One Source
In August 2012, NAMI’s Education, Training, and Peer Support Center launched the collaboration between NAMI and Army OneSource (AOS) to bring Treating the Invisible Wounds of War, a no-cost five course online training program, to NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliate leaders to help build awareness of the culture in which the Military, Veterans and their families live and work.
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