“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, sharing regional mental health news, or growing connections on social media. Let’s chat about communication! Contact us at nami.cmsx@gmail.com to discuss the volunteer opportunities.
Treasurer Opportunity for 2024
NAMI Central Middlesex is looking for a new Treasurer. Here’s an invitation from our current Treasurer, Jennie Payne.
Ending the Silence for Families, in Westford
This NAMI anti-stigma, mental health awareness program is for families of K-12 students. In person in Westford 11/14.
Events & Resources November 2023
Events and Resources for November:
Clozapine for Schizophrenia
Adult Mental Health First Aid
NAMI Ask the Expert on Bipolar Research
POPS: New Family Support Group
Blog: Peer support group experience
Blog: Caring for loved one far away with depression
Share your experiences with MASS DMH
November 2023 Calendar
NAMI Central Middlesex Board of Directors 2023
Learn to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide and What to Do.
Register for virtual Question, Persuade & Refer Suicide Prevention Training on 11/8.
Scarecrow Contest Virtual Vote
First chance ever to virtually vote for your favorite scarecrow!
President’s Message for October 2023
Lori Krinsky, President of NAMI Central Middlesex, has opportunities to share this October:
The editor position for our newsletter The Bridge is available.
Please consider joining our affiliate board of directors.
Also the Treasurer for NAMI Central Middlesex will be stepping down soon so this is a good time to be trained as a treasurer to prepare for this very important position.
Enjoy the “Stand Up to Stigma” scarecrow contest in South Acton.
October 1-7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 1-7 is NAMI’s Mental Illness Awareness Week: Start today to give of your time and skills.
The photo shows one outcome of the efforts of the good people of NAMI Central Middlesex who have participated with Emerson Hospital Mental Health Working Group.
Sign up for facilitator training for NAMI Family Support Groups.
Sign up to help with Community Outreach Tables.
Links for both NAMI Basics class and NAMI Family-to-Family Class starting in October.
NAMI HelpLine for Teens and Young Adults (TYA)
NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine is something to know about for anyone in that age range. This is actually resources for help found and presented by young people. This is not a crisis line.
An excellent NAMI blog entitled “Strengthening Mental Health Support for Students” has a link here.
Scarecrows Going Up!
The first batch of scarecrows go up for our “Stand Up to Stigma” contest. There is still plenty of time to enter your creation.
Events & Resources October 2023
NAMI Basics Course
NAMI Family-to-Family Course
NAMI Connections: NEW meeting time
Support group for parents of preteens to teens (POPS)
BBRF: Self Injury in Youth
Intro to Peer Support Training—Recovery Foundations
Sharing Our Stories Presentation
In Our Own Voice Presentation
Youth Mental Health First Aid
NAMI Mass Legislative priorities
Share Experiences with DMH
October 2023 Calendar
NAMI Central Middlesex Board of Directors 2023
Newsletter Archives
Find previous posts from “The Bridge” organized by categories such as Resources and Personal Stories.
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