Fall 2018 NEW ORLEANS’ VOICE ON MENTAL ILLNESS Members of the Pussyfooters Marching Group lead the second line at NAMIWalks in 2017 Change Minds with a Second Line at NAMIWalks! We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 6th, at Audubon Park as we raise funds and awareness at the 9th annual NAMIWalks New Orleans. Enjoy a 1.8 mile “second line” walk led by the Pocket Aces Brass Band through the park, with special appearances by the Pussyfooters. Plus , free food and fun for the entire family! Leashed dogs are welcome, too! Registration begins at 9:00 am at Shelter #10/Newman Bandstand in Audubon Park in New Orleans. Parking is available across Magazine St. at the Audubon Zoo. Your support is needed now more than ever. NAMIWalks is our opportunity to connect as a community to end the stigma that prevents so many living with mental illness from seeking the help they need. NAMI New Orleans’ signature support groups, education courses, and community presentations are funded solely by generous NAMIWalks supporters – like you! You can help fuel our mission by joining NAMIWalks. Start or join a team today, become an event sponsor, or volunteer at the Walk. Register for free at www.namiwalks.org/neworleans or use the registration form on page 2 of this newsletter. We look forward to seeing you at NAMIWalks New Orleans! Contact Meghan at 504-896-2345 or [email protected] for more information. Program Spotlight: NAMI Connection Recovery Peer-led Support Group In This Issue: Join NAMIWalks 2018 Free Zoo Passes NAMI Connection Spotlight NAMIWalks Registration Form Message from the President Saints Stay-cation Raffle Raise $100 for a NAMIWalks T-Shirt! Become a Volunteer at NAMI New Orleans One-on-One Schizophrenia Education Sessions In Memoriam: Dr. Foulks Mental Health First Aid Suicide Bereavement Counseling Sessions Join or Renew your Membership “When I first started facilitating NAMI Connection, I never thought I would learn so much from the participants of the group.” - Jessie, NAMI Connection Facilitator NAMI New Orleans offers a variety of programs for adults living with mental illness including the Uptown NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group led by Jessie and Fran. NAMI Connection offers a safe space for adults living with... Program Spotlight Continued on page 3. NAMI Connection facilitators Jessie and Fran preparing materials for a support group Make a donation of any amount and receive a Free Audubon Zoo Pass at NAMIWalks New Orleans!* *Must register and make or raise a donation of any amount. Passes will distributed at the Walk on Saturday, October 6th only. Limit one per person for the first 1,000 participants.
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Fall 2018
NEW ORLEANS’ VOICE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
Members of the Pussyfooters Marching Group lead the second line at NAMIWalks in 2017
Change Minds with a Second Line at NAMIWalks!
We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 6th, at Audubon Park as we
raise funds and awareness at the 9th annual NAMIWalks New Orleans.
Enjoy a 1.8 mile “second line” walk led by the Pocket Aces Brass Band
through the park, with special appearances by the Pussyfooters. Plus,
free food and fun for the entire family! Leashed dogs are welcome, too!
Registration begins at 9:00 am at Shelter #10/Newman Bandstand in
Audubon Park in New Orleans. Parking is available across Magazine St. at
the Audubon Zoo. Your support is needed now more than ever. NAMIWalks
is our opportunity to connect as a community to end the stigma that prevents
so many living with mental illness from seeking the help they need. NAMI
New Orleans’ signature support groups, education courses, and community
presentations are funded solely by generous NAMIWalks supporters –
like you! You can help fuel our mission by joining NAMIWalks. Start
or join a team today, become an event sponsor, or volunteer at the Walk.
Register for free at www.namiwalks.org/neworleans or use the
registration form on page 2 of this newsletter. We look forward to
seeing you at NAMIWalks New Orleans! Contact Meghan at 504-896-2345
*Must register and make or raise a donation of any amount. Passes
will distributed at the Walk on Saturday, October 6th only.
Limit one per person for the first 1,000 participants.
Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Audubon Park Shelter #10 and Newman Bandstand
Yes! I’ll walk with NAMI New Orleans or make a donation to NAMIWalks!
Name:_________________________________________
Address:_____________________________ ______
City, State, Zip:___________________________ ____
Phone:_______________ E mail:________ __________
Team Name:____________ _________
Team Captain:__________________________________
Team captains: To ensure accurate credit to your team ’s total, we encourage you to fill in the team name and team captain information on all registration forms. Thank you.
Individual walker
Walker on a team
Team captain
Walk day volunteer
Unfortunately, I cannot attend the walk. I have
enclosed my donation in the amount of $ __________
to support NAMI New Orleans.
Each Participant must sign below.
Signature:______________________________________
Parent or Guardian:______________________________
(If walker is less than 18 years of age)
Register Online: All walkers and team members can go to www.namiwalks.org/neworleans. Create your own Walk website and sign up for your own personal fundraising link. You can send emails to ask others to join your team or support you as a walker.
Please bring form on Walk Day or send to:
NAMIWalks Registration Form
A Message from the Board President William “Chuck” Credo, III
As we enter the fall season, our thoughts turn to changing temperatures and cheering for our favorite football teams. At NAMI New Orleans, we also think of changing lives and cheering for our team members who give so much to the community we serve.
Join me for the 9th annual NAMIWalks New Orleans as we second line through Audubon Park on Saturday, October 6th, in honor of all those affected by mental illness. NAMIWalks is an opportunity to take a stand against stigma—and have a lot of fun doing so!
Your support is needed more than ever as we experience a significant decrease in state-wide funding for mental healthcare services. If you cannot make it out to the walk, please make a donation to NAMIWalks New Orleans. NAMIWalks funds the critical education and support services needed in our community.
Help change minds with a second line at NAMIWalk on Saturday, October 6th!
I hereby waive all claims against NAMI New Orleans, sponsors, or any personnel for any injury that I might suffer in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and prepared for this event. I grant full permission for organizers to use photographs of me and quotations from me in legitimate accounts and promotions of this event.
Purchase raffle tickets online at
www.namineworleans.org/saintsraffle
Sign up and raise $100 by
Walk Day and you’ll receive a
2018 Commemorative T-Shirt!
*Participants must raise $100 by 10/6. Sizes are limited.
NOLA Saints Stay-Cation Raffle!
Sign up at www.namiwalks.org/neworleans
Tickets only $5/ea or $20/five!
$100
Saints Stay-cation Package Includes:
Two Tickets to the Saints vs. Rams Game on Nov. 4th
One night at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Breakfast for two at M Bistro
Deanie’s Seafood gift card valued at
Two Passes to the Sunday Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues
Package Valued at over $700!
Proceeds benefit NAMI New Orleans
Winner announced at NAMIWalks!* *Winner announced at NAMIWalks on Saturday, October 6th.
Winner need not be present to win. Some restrictions apply.
For people living with these disorders and their loved ones. Adults only. Meets first and third
Tuesdays of each month, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Tulane-Lakeside Hospital, 4700 South I-10 Service Road in Metairie. Enter via the main hospital entrance, cafeteria to the left.
Contact Eileen or John at 504-286-1916. www.dbsaneworleans.org
NAMI NEW ORLEANS MENTAL
HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION TEAM
The NAMI New Orleans Mental Healthcare
Navigation Team (MHNT) is here to help
individuals and families find the resources they
need. Contact our MHNT Coordinator Debbie at
504-896-2345 (M-F 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) or
See our full events calendar online at:
www.namineworleans.org/calendar
NAMI New Orleans Now Offering Free One-On-One
Education about Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder NAMI New Orleans is now offering free education sessions for adults
living with schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder and/or their loved
ones. Receive free resources, information, and practical suggestions
for improving mental and physical health. Sessions are one hour
in-person or 30 minutes over the phone. This program is made
possible by a grant from Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
Contact Debbie at the MHNT to schedule a session at