(Submitted by National Alliance on Mental Health)
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wood County invites the public to help celebrate another year of serving all county residents affected by mental illness at its annual dinner Monday, April 16, at Stone Ridge Golf Club. The evening will begin with a silent auction, social hour, and cash bar at 5 p.m. Dinner will follow at 6 p.m.
The evening will feature speaker Mary Beth Crawford M.D., F.A.A. E., and will honor outstanding advocates in the area with community outreach and provider appreciation awards. Tickets for the event, which is NAMI Wood County’s major fundraiser for the year, are $30 per person. Please call NAMI Wood County at 419-352-0626 or go on-line at www.namiwoodcounty.org to purchase tickets.
At last year’s annual dinner the organization observed its thirtieth anniversary. Since 1987 NAMI Wood County has offered free classes and support groups to all community members who live with or care about someone dealing with mental illness. It is one of over 1,200 affiliates across the nation that offer support, education, and advocacy for the mentally ill and their loved ones. NAMI’s mission is to provide help and hope, and to replace myths and fears about biological brain disorders with facts.
NAMI and its many state and local affiliates have supported legislative change and insurance parity reform. NAMI Wood County has trained police officers and first responders to intervene appropriately with individuals in a mental health crisis. It is fortunate to have support from the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board. For more information on NAMI Wood County and its programs, call the office at 419-352-0626, go on-line at www.namiwoodcounty.org, or visit the organization’s Facebook page at namiwoodcounty.
