NAMI Massachusetts Annual Convention
Our 40th Annual State Convention will take place at the Westin Hotel in Waltham on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Ken Duckworth, MD – Chief Medical Officer, NAMI – will kick-off the Convention as the keynote speaker. He will discuss his new book, “You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health,” which provides an essential resource for individuals and families seeking expert guidance on diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, featuring inspiring, true stories from real people in their own words. He will moderate a keynote panel with some of the local individuals referenced in his book, as well.
In addition, 10 workshops will be offered throughout the day. See below. Register HERE and learn much more about speakers. Also, NAMI Central Middlesex is offering scholarships for convention tickets to members with limited means who would like to attend. If you are interested, please send your request to nami.cmsx@gmail.com.
Morning workshops include:
Recovery Education and Learning (REAL) Program: A Training & Internship Program for People with Lived Experience
Crisis Response in Massachusetts and Where We Are Heading
Cultivating Self-Compassion for Mental Health Condition Recovery
Building Community in Group Homes: Lessons Learned during the Pandemic
The Peace of Mind a Special Needs Trust Provides
Afternoon workshops include:
Changing the Course of Young Adult Career Trajectories: The HYPE Course in Massachusetts
Envisioning the Future of Crisis Response: The Value of the Peer Respite Model
Creative Curiosities: The Healing Power of Art
Beat the Stigma: From Awareness to Action
Settling the Mind into Stillness: The Role of Yoga and Mindfulness in Mental Health Recovery
Additionally, our 2022 Award Nomination form is live at forms.office.com/pages/responsepage. The award categories for this year are as follows:
Lifetime Achievement Award
Program Leader of the Year Award
Excellence in Crisis Response Award
Champion of Youth Mental Health Award
Karl Ackerman Award
The nomination deadline is Monday, October 10th. Award winners will receive (2) complimentary tickets to the convention and will be recognized during our Luncheon and Award Ceremony.
Also, the Art Marketplace is now accepting applications. This is open to people selling artwork, crafts, and other handmade goods that are designed by or made by the seller. Space is limited. Unfortunately, submitting an application will not guarantee participation. All accepted artists will be required to pay a $50 fee. This fee includes breakfast, lunch, parking, (1) table, and (2) chairs. The deadline to submit is Friday, October 21st. Apply to the Art Marketplace. We will notify all applicants by Monday, October 24th at the latest. If you have any questions, please email programs@namimass.org.