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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Welcome to the NAMI Chelan Douglas web site from beautiful Washington state!
NAMI Chelan Douglas is a group of volunteers, committed to providing free and low cost support and education for people with mental illness, as well as their families and friends in Chelan and Douglas Counties of Washington State. We advocate for quality care, and fight for the rights and interests of anyone with mental illness, particularly for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Join us and break the stigma surrounding mental illness! How can we help you or a loved one?
NAMI CD SUPPORT MEETINGS:,
· Open to all, 5-6:30pm, 1st Monday of the month at Recovery Innovations, 701 Miller Street, Wenatchee.
· Open to all, 7-9pm 3rd Tuesday of the month at RiverWest Assisted Living, 900 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee, (the building in the back). Most meetings feature a speaker on a mental health topic from 7-7:30pm. On February 21st Brett McDonald will be speaking about mental health and eating disorders.
·Connection for Consumers/Peers, 5:00-6:30pm EVERY Wednesday at Recovery Innovations (RI) 701 North Miller (behind Safeway), Wenatchee Questions? Call Patricia 509.665.0620
·Family Support Group, 6-7:30, 4th Thursday of the month, Eastmont Community Church, 783 4th St. East Wenatchee. Question? Call Tamie 509.885.8814
FREE and low cost Educational Courses held throughout the year and open to everyone!
Click on the "Support and Education" link to the left for important information about the variety of courses provided for all ages and needs.
Awards to Local Law Enforcement Officers
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On Tuesday May 15th at 12 noon The Chelan Douglas Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Planning Committee invites law enforcement professionals and the community to join us in recognizing exemplary work of CIT graduates during the year 2011 during the annual CIT awards luncheon at the Confluence Technology Center. The public is invited to attend the luncheon and awards ceremony. tickets are $15 each. Advance payment is required no later than May 1st 2012 For tickets call Charlene Woodward at 509-679-6966 or email charlenew@dogwise.com
Crisis Intervention Training is a 40 hour course. Contact Charlene for more information, 509-679-6966
Have you seen Miss Representation?
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On Tuesday May 15th at 6pm during Women's Health Week please join us for a FREE screening of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival documentary Miss Representation. This documentary explores the under-representation of women in influential positions by the media. To learn more visit the website www.missrepresentation.org and/or take a moment to view the trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gkIiV6konY Immediately following the screening a panel of local experts will discuss the film.
Questions contact Jane Davis at jane@fpchelandouglas.org
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Contact us today: 
NAMI Chelan Douglas
PO Box 4051, Wenatchee, WA 98807
509-663-8282 (We will call you back within 24 to 48 hours)
In an emergency, call the Crisis Line for Chelan / Douglas Counties: 509-662-7105
or during the hours of 9 am to 5 pm, go directly to Recovery Innovations, 701 N Miller St, Wenatchee, WA. Ask for the "DMHP" (Designated Mental Health Professional)
or call 911. Tell them that it is "a mental health emergency".
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