“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 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.
NAMIWalks Massachusetts: Saturday, May 20, 2023
May is here! For individuals who haven't registered yet, NOW IS THE TIME! This year the NAMI Mass fundraising goal is $600,000. Register today to help us get there!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—Share your Experiences
The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health is gathering information about experiences with the new crisis response programs.
Also, from Mental Health America, we find thoughts and information on many aspects of living well.
Kiva Centers—What Are They?
Kiva Centers are nationally recognized, peer-run, healing-focused, and trauma-informed. The closest Kiva Center is in Worcester. Learn more.
NAMI Blog—One Way to Cope
Dora Law explains her way to cope. Not everyone will understand but if they try, that’s a start. Just make it to your next check point.
Events & Resources May 2023
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health wants your stories of the new crisis response programs.
Northeast Recovery Learning Communities Groups
Kiva Centers CPS Training
NAMIWalks Massachusetts May 20
Family Support Group Facilitator Training starting soon
Sharing Our Stories Presentation
In Our own Voice Presentation
Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) Convention
NAMIWalks Massachusetts May 20
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, Public Television “Healthy Minds” Season 8
May 2023 Calendar
NAMI Central Middlesex Board of Directors 2023
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.
Hope Garden Ceremony at Emerson Hospital
A ceremony to fight stigma related to mental health will take place in the Hope Garden at Emerson Hospital this April. You’re invited!
NAMIWalks Massachusetts: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Start now to prepare for NAMIWalks 2023 on May 20th. Send your letter to friends and family, connect on social media with friends from afar, and talk to your neighbors. More people need the support of NAMI and like-minded groups than ever before. Become a part of the NAMI action.
You Are Not Alone
On March 30, 2023, NAMI began a podcast based on the book, “You Are Not Alone” written by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth. Here is Episode 1.
Overcoming the Stigma that Unfairly Links Violence and Mental Illness
This article is about the unfair connection the public often makes between mental disorder and violence.
Newsletter Archives
Find previous posts from “The Bridge” organized by categories such as Resources and Personal Stories.
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