Comments on: NAMI’s Response to President Trump’s Recent Comments On Mental Health Care

By: Marilyn Danos

Marilyn Danos — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 07:26:49 +0000

NAMI in every state & in throughout states’ counties sponsors diverse & numerous on going programs, 8-12 week classes & continuous support groups for family members; consumer peer to peer; veterans & their family members; young adults going back to college & in careers; “In Your Own Voice;”‘ Presentations at Middle & High Schools & Colleges.

NAMI also supports CIT (Crisis Intervention Treatment) police officer training in order to diffuse crisis situations for individuals with mental health with or sans substance challenges to diffuse crisise; recommends WRAP – Wellness Recovery Action Plan for consumers.

NAMI offers educational evenings for consumers & family members; s well as programs, classes & support groups in Spanish.

NAMI is also well known as an advocacy group working with legislatures &’communities to reduce stigma toward individuals with mental health challenges with or sans substance use challenges.

Predominately comprised of a few paid staff. However, with a large volunteer base .

Annually, NAMI holds annual fundraising events – ‘Walk &’Run Day, to major fundraising events to support NAMI organizations myriad of programs, classes, services &’volunteer efforts.

By: Zecharia Gilbert

Zecharia Gilbert — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:52:22 +0000

In reply to Helen McGohan. Thank you for your comment and thank you for your support! You are right! Education and compassion is the key!

By: Helen McGohan

Helen McGohan — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:05:09 +0000

Thank you for the wonderful work you do for mental health. Getting the word out to our communities and elected officials on the need for education and better mental health care facilities is so important. It seems we take one step forward, and our elected officials, with one tweet, erase all the hard work. Scare tactics and guns are not the answer. Education and compassion is the key if only they would listen.

By: Zecharia Gilbert

Zecharia Gilbert — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:24:15 +0000

In reply to Marylee Henricks. Mary, thanks for your response! Well, there is still a stigma attached to mental illness as displayed by even our President. It's our job here to educate the public about mental health issues and care for those in need of our services. Thank you for your support! - NAMI CCNS

By: Marylee Henricks

Marylee Henricks — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:24:26 +0000

It is heartrending to hear the discriminating and hateful comments from Donald Trump about his response to people with mental illness. Thank you for continuing to be a strong and reasoned voice for meaningful care, support and services for those with mental illness.