In Our Own Voice Presenter for NAMI Solano County
ORGANIZATION: NAMI Solano County
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Become an In Our Own Voice presenter for the Solano County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness!
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI Solano County serves to carry out this commitment at the local level in Solano County, California.
NAMI In Our Own Voice is a 60-minute interactive presentation led by two adults living with mental health conditions. It provides insight into what it's like to live with mental illness. Audiences are given a safe place to ask questions and gain understanding of an often misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we help grow the movement to build better lives.
Follow this link for a video overview of In Our Own Voice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h5oyiKc-B0
Volunteer presenters who join NAMI as an In Our Own Voice presenter must be 18 years or older and in recovery for at least 1 year.
Volunteer presenters receive training and coaching through NAMI California to be certified as a NAMI In Our Own Voice presenter.
Apply today to join the NAMI Solano County team!
https://namisolanocounty.org/get-involved/volunteer/ (707) 432-8821
More opportunities with NAMI Solano County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NAMI Solano County
Location:
P.O. Box 3334, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533, US
Mission Statement
What We Do: We exist as a voice for families and individuals affected by mental illness. Our program goals include Outreach and Stigma Reduction throughout the community, Advocacy for the rights and services of the mentally ill on a local, state and federal level, and Education and Support for those affected by mental illness. Our programming is nationally distinguished with well trained volunteers with lived experience leading the efforts.We are an affiliate in good standing with NAMI National and NAMI California. Who We Are: We have a four fold mission:EDUCATION: Our programs provide the tools, awareness, and coping skills needed to overcome the challenges faced by people and families affected by mental illness.SUPPORT: Our groups are facilitated by trained family members and individuals who have firsthand experience coping with mental illness.OUTREACH: We strive to end discrimination and stigma for all those persons affected by mental illness through broader education and collaboration with the whole community.ADVOCACY: We are striving to raise awareness of mental health issues and improve access to quality care.
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What We Do:
We exist as a voice for families and individuals affected by mental illness. Our program goals include Outreach and Stigma Reduction throughout the community, Advocacy for the rights and services of the mentally ill on a local, state and federal level, and Education and Support for those affected by mental illness. Our programming is nationally distinguished with well trained volunteers with lived experience leading the efforts.We are an affiliate in good standing with NAMI National and NAMI California.
Who We Are:
We have a four fold mission:EDUCATION: Our programs provide the tools, awareness, and coping skills needed to overcome the challenges faced by people and families affected by mental illness.SUPPORT: Our groups are facilitated by trained family members and individuals who have firsthand experience coping with mental illness.OUTREACH: We strive to end discrimination and stigma for all those persons affected by mental illness through broader education and collaboration with the whole community.ADVOCACY: We are striving to raise awareness of mental health issues and improve access to quality care.
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Fairfield, CA 94533
DATE POSTED
April 6, 2022
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