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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Welcome to the NAMI Stamford/Greenwich Affiliate! We are an active affiliate with members from many communities in the Fairfield County area and are affiliated with the State and National NAMI organizations.
Our website contains the latest information on our meetings, support groups, and other activities. We hope you find the information on this site helpful. Check the menu bar at the left for all details of our programs and events!
NAMIWALKS SET FOR MAY 19, 2012
CLICK HERE to register for the 2012 NAMI Connecticut Walk to be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012! You can register as a team captain and recruit your own team of walkers. You can also sign up on the NAMI Stamford Greenwich team by just making a contribution or sign up as an individual walker. It's important to sign up early so we can recruit as many people as possible to contribute or join in our walk!
SPEAKER MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012
Ensuring Care for your Disabled Loved One:
Conservatorship and Mental Illness
How can you guarantee that your loved one receives the oversight and benefits necessary when he or she is disabled by mental illness? The Who, When, How, and What of obtaining authority to be an oversight caretaker in these vital matters will be explained by Judge David W. Hopper and social workers Clara Loeffel and Tina Corlett of the Conservator Committee of the Town of Greenwich Probate Court. The legal and administrative aspects of conservatorship and how it can help families will be explained. The speakers will discuss assistance available to conservators and potential conservators, case management, and reporting for the conserved.
Date and Time: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Tully Health Center, Conference Room B, 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford, CT
The presentation is free and open to the public.
NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS
NAMI-CAN Child and Adolescent Network Support Group - A support group for parents and primary caregivers of children with behavioral and emotional issues.
When: The 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 10:00 -11:30 am
Where: Tully Health Center-Conference Room B, 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford, CT
For more information, contact Dawn at (203) 249-5935 or Lorraine at (203) 858-1477.
CRISIS PREVENTION AND PLANNING
It is important to be prepared in case of a psychiatric crisis. Click on the "Crisis Prevention and Planning" link below for helpful details.
Remember NAMI's most important Principle of Support: We will never give up hope!
Related Files
Crisis Prevention and Planning (Word Document)
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