Member of the Board of Directors
Families for Depression Awareness
Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA), www.familyaware.org, is a nonprofit organization looking for new members of our Board of Directors who have a passion for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Board members are the ambassadors of FFDA, connecting the organization with potential program partners, volunteers, and donors. We invite professionals especially with a background in human resources, finance, marketing, or events (e.g., galas, golf tournaments, walk-a-thons) to consider this opportunity. People with lived experience, caregivers of people with a mood disorder, and minorities are encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please contact us with a resume and cover letter at info@familyaware.org.
About Families for Depression Awareness
Location:
391 Totten Pond Road, Suite 101, Waltham, MA 02451, US
Mission Statement
Families for Depression Awareness helps families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people well and prevent suicides. We offer education, training, and support to unite families and help them heal while coping with mood disorders.
Description
Families for Depression Awareness continues to be the premier national organization specializing in practical education and action-based training for family caregivers whose loved ones are dealing with a mood disorder. Our mission is to help families recognize, address, and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people well and prevent suicides. Through nationwide webinars, online tools, publications, and in-person workshops in Massachusetts we provide up-to-date and relevant education, training, and support that specifically meet the needs of families. Our programs aid participants in recognizing depression in themselves and others and getting help so that no one suffers alone with untreated depression.