June, July, August 2016 SUMMER SCHEDULE Meetings and Events Please Retain for Future Reference There will be no Board Meetings during the summer. They will resume in Sept. Second Monday of the Month The June meeting is canceled. July 11 th and August 8th: 6:00 PM groups meet. There will be no speakers during the summer. Please note: Seacoast Church will not be available during the summer months. James Island Baptist Church. 2023 Wappoo Dr Charleston, SC 29412. Not to be confused with Wappoo Road in West Ashley. The church is located on James Island right off Maybank Hwy in Riverland Terrace. Every Wednesday at 1:30pm NAMI Connection Support Group meets June 1 st, 8 th, 15 th, 22 nd July 6 th, 13 th, 20 th, 27 th Aug. 3 rd, 10 th, 17 th, 24 th, 31st For those people in recovery with mental illness. Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd., Charleston Third Monday of the Month Support: 6:00 PM June 20 th July 18 th Aug. 15 th groups meet Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 West Third South Street, Summerville. First Tuesday of the Month Support: 6:00 PM June 7 th, July 5 th, Aug. 2 nd groups meet. Moncks Corner Baptist Church 500 E. Main Street, Moncks Corner First Thursday of the Month Support: 6:00 PM June 2 nd, July 7 th, Aug. 4 th Family Support in Trailer #21 Consumer Support in Trailer #23 Seacoast Church 750 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant Enter from Egypt Road Call Eric Hansen at 843-771-1092 or email at footsiemd@yahoo.com for more info.
NAMI Charleston Area June, July, August, 2016 Page 2 NAMI Charleston Area Newsletter is published monthly By: NAMI Charleston Area, 303 Monarch Court, Charleston, SC 29414-9053 Phone (843) 871-1009. Comments or suggestions for articles may be sent to the editor at 1913 Sandcroft Drive 29407 or e-mail at pmjroddy@aol.com. Website: www.namicharlestonarea.org Webmaster: Larry Debevec NAMI Charleston Area Board of Directors Officers President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Eric Hansen Jane Wright Robert Taylor Joan Gaetke Manager of Our Place Clubhouse located in Charleston SC was the speaker at our May educational meeting. Our Place is associated with the non-profit organization Mental Health America of SC, and is a day program for adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. Their mission is to help people with mental illness enrich their goals of living independently, learn new coping skills, and continue with their recovery journey. Andrew discussed the schedule, activities, and the different groups offered at Our Place Clubhouse. He also stated Medicaid Transportation (Logisticare) is available and it is free. MYRTLE BEACH AREA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP First Thursday of the Month Family Support Summer Schedule: June 2 nd, July 7 th, and August 4 th : 6-8 PM Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church 1100 8 th Avenue North North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 Facilitators: Ken and Karen (843-281-0245) The Family Support Group is comprised of adults (caregivers, relatives, friends, etc.) who are concerned about loved ones who suffer from mental illness (i.e., depression, anxiety, psychosis, schizophrenia, etc.). We share ideas and discuss ways and means to help our loved ones and each other. MAY EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER Mr. Andrew Frankel, Clinical Program Chelsea Rzepkowski Andrew Frankel Chelsea, pictured above with Andrew, is a NAMI Connections Leader. She is also an MUSC student in their Master of Health Administration program. As part of her studies, she and others interviewed him at Our Place Clubhouse and reported facts concerning their program. We appreciate Andrew introducing us to Our Place Clubhouse and helping us realize what an important resource we have available in Charleston. If you would like more information about Our Place Clubhouse you can contact him at 843-974-4686 or drew_frankel12@yahoo.com.
NAMI Charleston Area June, July, August, 2016 Page 3 Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) This is a call asking for volunteers to sign up for the remaining CIT Training Sessions at the Charleston County Sheriff s Office. The dates are June 16 & 17, August 18 & 19, October 6 & 7 and December 8 & 9. The training sessions are held at the CCSO, corner of Leeds Ave and Azalea Dr., N. Charleston. The parking lot entrance is off of Azalea Dr. pay discount too. Please see flyer on page 4. NAMI Charleston Area Picnic Good food, fellowship, and fun were had at the NAMI picnic in May at the Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Here are a few pictures. The Thursday session (8:30 to 11:30 am) is titled Faces - NAMI. We present our stories and answer questions related to our presentation. The Friday session (8:30 to Noon) is a practicum for the officers. We are role players using scenarios provided by NAMI South Carolina. NAMI Charleston Area pays for lunch at the East Bay Deli (Dorchester & Leeds Aves) after the training on Friday. If you are interested in participating, or would like more information please contact Eric at 843-771-1092 or footsiemd@yahoo.com. Thanks for your support in this important training. MUSC Project Rex: Siblings Support Group Enrollment is now open for Project Rex Sibling Support Group. This group is for individuals ages 8-14 with a sibling on the autism spectrum! More information can be found at the Groups page on the Project Rex website. All Groups are covered 100% by Medicaid, with most private insurance accepted and a self-
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NAMI Charleston Area September 2016 Page 5 Application to renew your Membership or join NAMI. Includes National, State, and Local Newsletters. Please make check payable to NAMI Charleston Area and mail to the address shown below. If you prefer you may utilize the secure website at www.nami.org. Please check one of the following: Individual/Family $35.00 Open Door* $3.00 Donation $ *Annual membership fee for individual/families/consumers with limited means. I am a: Family member Sibling Parent New Member Consumer Spouse Professional Renewing Member Name Organization Address City/State/Zip Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( ) Email Address Enclosed is my check in the amount of $ 303 Monarch Court Charleston, SC 29414-9053 www.nami.charlestonarea.org