“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.
NAMI Mass Convention; Two of our Members in Action
Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI’s Chief Medical Officer, gave a riveting review of NAMI’s new book, “You Are Not Alone.” His local panelists were 4 of the many people with lived experience who are featured in the book. Also, NAMI Central Middlesex members Steve Hadden and Lindsay Farnum were featured in the day’s program.
Looking Ahead to the Central Middlesex Annual Meeting
Save the Date for our Annual Meeting in January 2023. Review the slate of board candidates. Register for the meeting and the Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHC) webinar.
Events & Resources December
NAMI Ask the Expert: The Impact of Sound and Music
Acton-Boxborough United Way
Affiliate Annual Meeting: January 23, 2023
Sharing Our Stories
New Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder
December Calendar
NAMI Central Middlesex Board of Directors
President’s Message for November
New 144 bed acute behavioral health care facility planned for Malden
25 Community Behavioral Health Centers rollout in Massachusetts in January 2023
Opportunities to volunteer now for 2023 Board of Directors and Finance Committee
Hope Gardens
A Hope Garden is being planted at Emerson Hospital. NAMI Central Middlesex President Lori Krinsky and Treasurer Jennie Payne joined others to plant yellow tulip bulbs. Learn about the The Yellow Tulip Project.
Introducing the 2022 “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrows!
This slideshow of our 2022 “Stand Up to Stigma” scarecrows will make you smile. Check out the Jack-O’- Lantern Glow By event too.
College Panel: Review and Improve
After 10 very informative and successful years, the College Panel event from NAMI Central Middlesex will get a refresh. If you navigated college while living with a mental health condition, supported someone who did, attended a previous College Panel event, or have a history working with high school students, your perspective would be most welcome.
Events & Resources November
Acton-Boxborough United Way: Share Your Story
Affiliate Annual Meeting: January 23, 2023
In Our Own Voice
Sharing Our Stories
Alternatives to Suicide Peer Group
Grow a Strong Family offers Education on Psychosis
November Calendar
NAMI Central Middlesex Board of Directors
President’s Message for October
October Activities
Emerson Hospital Resource List Update
Business Skills Appreciated
New Board Members Welcome
Remembering Don McKendry
Scarecrows & Jack-O’-Lanterns for Mental Health
Vote for the winning scarecrow at the 7th annual “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest at Cucurbit Farm in Acton. Don’t miss the line-up for the entire month of October and the Jack-O’-Lantern extravaganza called “Glow By” over Halloween weekend.
NAMI Massachusetts Annual Convention
NAMI Massachusetts 40th Annual State Convention
Saturday, November 5, 2022; Westin Hotel; Waltham, MA
Register now.
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