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Mental Health Association Christmas List

SEASONS GREETINGS WOMEN Hats Gloves Sweaters XL, 2X, 3X Sweatshirts & Sweatpants    L, XL, 2X, 3X Hand/Body Lotions Lip Gloss Cologne/Perfume Socks Underwear size 7-10 Costume Jewelry Slipper Socks Watches MEN Hats Gloves Flannel Shirts L, XL, 2X, 3X Sweatshirts & Sweatpants      L, XL, 2X, 3X Sweaters 2X, 3X Sport shirts & T-Shirts… Read More »

WHAT IS SCHIZOPHRENIA?

Teresa Scibilia What is Schizophrenia?             Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that involves delusions, loss of personality, confusion, agitation, social withdrawal, psychosis and bizarre behavior. Generally appearing in late adolescence to early childhood, schizophrenia commonly arises in men between the ages of 15-35 and women 25-35. However, schizophrenia does not only affect the individual with… Read More »

NAMI BEAVER COUNTY MEETING

MEETING DATE NOVEMBER 20, 2014 AT 7PM, AT 1229 3RD ST., BEAVER, PA. 15009

Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid  Free Program  Given at NAMI Beaver County Office 1229 3rd St. Beaver, PA  15009 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an interactive 8-hour certification course that introduces participants to risk factors, warning signs, impacts of mental health problems, and overviews of common treatments. Participants learn a five-step action plan encompassing the… Read More »

NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program

Free Education and Support for Families Who Have Relatives with Serious Mental Illness Attached is the flyer for the Family to Family class. Please click the link for more information.  NAMI BEAVER Family-to-Family Program – Fall 2014

NAMI Peer-to-Peer Program

We haven't offered a Peer to Peer class for some time so please is you are a consumer of mental health services or know of some one please have them contact me as listed in the flyer! NAMI Peer To Peer Program Flyer

Movie Night at NAMI

Movie Night at NAMI             (NOTE:  This movie is for adults only as it is rated R for language and some sexual content/nudity.)     Movie begins promptly at 7:00 pm on Sept. 29th, 2014. NAMI Beaver – 1229 3rd St. – Beaver, PA  15009   This event is FREE and includes… Read More »

Springtime

Springtime by Carla Braund Springtime. What does it mean to you? I searched for an article for the newsletter looking for just the right one, one with the right spirit, feeling. I wanted one full of optimism, freshness, newness, and hope. I wanted that sense of shedding off that heavy, worry laden winter overcoat with… Read More »

NAMI Beaver County – New Office

WE HAVE A NEW OFFICE AND MEETING PLACE, 1229 3RD ST, BEAVER, PA.  15009.  MEETING IS AT SAME TIME, 730 PM.

Connect 4 Mental Health® Announces 2014 Community Innovation Awards Call for Entries

Connect 4 Mental Health® Announces 2014 Community Innovation Awards Call for Entries – Nationwide initiative will honor local programs implementing approaches designed to positively impact those with serious mental illness and their communities – (Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2014) – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the National Council for Behavioral Health (National Council),… Read More »