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The vision of NAMI Dallas Southern Sector is to promote a stigma-free and supportive community for a

05/16/2023

05/20/2022

Please JOIN US for another GREAT event!

04/20/2022

Join our next discussion.📅 🖥
Keynote Speaker, Representative Toni Rose, District 110. Destigmatizing Mental Illness.

03/21/2022

We hope that the collective voice of individuals who care about mental health in Texas will create needed change to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions and their families across the state.

Share Your Story Here!
https://namitexas.quorum.us/campaign/27228/

03/17/2022

IN PERSON, NAMI Texas is hosting an event where two individuals will speak about mental health.

The NAMI Walk is about more than fundraising, it is about spreading awareness.

It's about providing a space to listen, learn, and talk with others about mental health!

03/15/2022

Join us for another opportunity to learn more about mental health recovery. In this workshop, peer support specialists will teach you key concepts through an engaging presentation and small/large group discussion. This workshop is for the entire community: those with and without personal mental health experiences, health professionals, community leaders, and more.

02/21/2022

Social Determinants of Health.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=8PH4JYfF4Ns&feature=emb_logo
TY: Community Tool Box

The Social Determinants of Health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live and age. They have a large influence on our health. It also determi...

02/10/2022

Are you interested in being active in mental health legislature?

Joining Carrie Marshal February 26th, 10:30-12:30PM CDT

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-GvqTwjHNTu75iL_n5Y5qfMsI3LudoJ

NAMI Dallas Southern Sector is offering a free online NAMI SMARTS for Advocacy Module 1: Telling Your Story class on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 10:30am to 12:30pm Central Time. Please sign on 15 minutes before the class (10:15am Central) NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a hands-on advocacy training...

02/08/2022

As a mental health advocate, you can support change to improve medical treatment of mental
illness and increase public education about mental health.

You can learn how to use your voice to promote better treatment for people living with mental
illness.

Go here to register for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Advocacy training session
scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on Sat., Feb. 26.

02/02/2022

Hello, we are hosting a Community Support Group for those dealing with symptoms of mental health issues.

When: Feb 8, 2022 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Click the link below to register.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups are for individuals 18 + who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. We ask that you please register for the meeting to receive the Zoom log-in information. The group starts at 6:00 PM Central Time and will run about 90-minutes once it begins.....

01/27/2022

Are you interested in advocating for Mental Health?

01/26/2022

NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all those in need. To learn more about NAMI, visit www.nami.org.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

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Dallas, TX

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+19724013834

Website

https://namitexas.org/nami-southern-sector-dallas/

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NAMI Southern Sector Dallas Texas

Mission Statement

NAMI Southern Sector Dallas is committed to promoting awareness and providing education to the public. We help to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental illness and their family members by providing support, education, referral services, and legislative advocacy for Southern Dallas County including South Dallas and the following neighborhoods South of Downtown Dallas—Fair Park, St. Phillips, South Boulevard & Park Row Historic District, Turner Courts, Oak Cliff, Red Bird, Cedar Crest, and beyond.

We believe in:

Educating the public about mental illness

Eliminating the stigma of mental illness

Advocating for increased funding for education, research, causes, and treatments of mental illness

Vision The vision of NAMI Southern Sector Dallas is to promote a stigma-free and supportive community for all children, youth, teens, adults, families, and community members who are affected by mental illness so they can thrive in their communities. We do this by providing mental illness education and awareness, advocacy, and mental health resources for families and individuals in Southern Sector of Dallas County.

We strive to:

Ensure acceptance and treatment for all with mental illness to facilitate recovery

Ensure resources are provided to individuals affected by mental illness and their families

Eliminate the stigma of mental illness in schools and the community

Be the leaders in advocacy efforts at the national, state, and local levels

General Meeting Information General Meeting is the second Thursday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at: Associations for Persons Affected by Addictions (APAA) Recovery and Community Support Center 3116 Martin Luther King Blvd Dallas, Texas 75215

Program Offerings NAMI Family Support Group – 2nd Thursday of every month from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm.

NAMI Southern Sector Dallas collaborates with other chapters on other offerings. We are ever-expanding our offerings. We also can offer the following programs: Family to Family, Ending the Silence, Family and Friends and much more.

NAMI Program Training Opportunities Family Support Group Facilitator Training: For more information about the next training please contact us!

Please reach out to the following affiliate leaders for more information on programming and support groups:

Sam Bates- [email protected] Mary Crockham- [email protected] Euna Davis- [email protected] Madeline Kelly- [email protected]

Event Flyers Please contact Sam Bates to be added to the email list- [email protected]

Membership Details Please pay by check to NAMI Texas, P.O. Box 300817, Austin, TX 78703 – Make a notation on the bottom of the check for: NAMI Southern Sector Dallas. Annual dues are $40 per person, $60 per family and $5 per person for those with limited finances.There Are Three Ways To Become A Part Of NAMI Today:

Create a free NAMI.org account

Become a NAMI Southern Sector member with one payment! (Choices below)

$60 per year for a Household membership that includes all members of a household living at the same address

$40 per year for a Regular membership which is an individual membership for one person

$5 per year for an Open Door membership for an individual member with limited financial resources

Volunteer Opportunities NAMI Southern Sector Dallas needs YOU! NAMI’s mission has been shaped and supported by its grassroots volunteers since the beginning. Our volunteers are crucial to the success of our NAMI Southern Sector Dallas Affiliate.