“The Bridge” Newsletter
Our newsletter, “The Bridge,” offers information about our local programs, courses, and community outreach activities as well as news of interest to our membership. We often include information about programs sponsored by other mental health support organizations in or near our affiliate towns. We publish the first Wednesday of each month, except in July and August. To inquire about submitting or collaborating on an article, contact us at nami.cmsx@gmail.com. To sign up to receive “The Bridge” via email, send us an email or use the form below.
We hope to expand our communication team and seek volunteers who might enjoy writing, building a library of graphics, sharing regional mental health news, or growing connections on Facebook and Instagram. We aim to rebalance our time and energy across our website, newsletter, and social media. Let’s chat about communication! Contact us at nami.cmsx@gmail.com to discuss the volunteer opportunities.
President’s Message for September 2023
Lori Krinsky, President of NAMI Central Middlesex, has lots to share this September:
Back-to School: supports for college and “Mental Health goes to School” podcast.
Family-to-Family classes are starting up.
Community Outreach Tables will be set up this month.
”Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest is in its 8th year!
Our Crisis Card Program is expanding even more.
President’s Message for June 2023
Lori Krinsky, President of NAMI Central Middlesex, wishes all our readers a wonderful summer.
Recently, new crisis cards have been sent out.
Please consider helping with all the important efforts of NAMI CMSX. Especially:
Community Outreach Info Tables
NAMIWalks
Social media outreach
Mailing reminder letters for membership
Delivering library brochures in the eastern part of our affiliate area
President’s Message for May 2023
The Emerson Tulip Hope Garden Celebration was well-attended on a beautiful spring day in April. Lori Krinsky, President of NAMI Central Middlesex, spoke passionately for all of us.
President’s Message for April 2023
NAMI Mass Advocacy Day overlaps our new articles for the month of April. Big topics for Advocacy Day are reducing Emergency Department “boarding” and improving access to mental health care in Massachusetts. Participants will tell their stories to legislators on Wednesday of this week.
NAMI Central Middlesex continues to open doors for many—the annual panel “Starting Our Conversation: College and Your Mental Health” was very successful in the month of March.
President’s Message for March 2023
One Thousand New Crisis Cards
Become a volunteer to distribute these Crisis Cards
CBHC Eliot Webinar Recording
Contact NAMI Central Middlesex with a positive behavioral health experience at Emerson Hospital
Yellow Tulips Hope Garden ceremony in April
Thanks to Jenn Morazes
President’s Message for February 2023
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups
Become a Support Group Facilitator
In-Person Family-to-Family Class starts Saturday, March 11 in Winchester
Link to webinar on CBHCs from Advocates
Annual Meeting Review
NAMI Central Middlesex 2022 Volunteers - THANK YOU!
President’s Message for January 2023
Annual Meeting: Voting & Newsletter Topics
Webinar on CBHCs, the new 24/7 Alternative to Hospital Emergency Departments
NEW DMH Help Line for Connection to Services
Our Membership Team Needs 1 More Volunteer
President’s Message for December
New behavioral health urgent/crisis care centers, CBHCs, roll out in January.
Learn more about the CBHCs during our Annual Meeting in January.
Newsletter Archives
Find previous posts from “The Bridge” organized by categories such as Resources and Personal Stories.
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