NAMI Pierce County provides support, education, advocacy and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
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NAMI Lobby Week Workshop: How to tell your story
In preparation for NAMI Washington's Lobby Week of February, 15-19, we are hosting a series of NAMI Smarts workshops during the week of 2/8/2021 to bolster your advocacy toolbox. These workshops aim to support you in feeling comfortable meeting with lawmakers and sharing your story.
We are offering workshops from February 8th-12th; see below for the schedule!
Monday 2/8 6:00PM-7:30PM
Telling your story- Learn how to craft a brief and impactful story to share with legislators and encourage them to prioritize issues on mental health. Click here to sign up for this event.
Tuesday 2/9 6:00PM-7:30PM
Meeting your lawmaker- Build your confidence in meeting with your legislators and learn how to successfully influence them in advocating for your issue. Click here to sign up for this event.
Wednesday 2/10 12:00PM-1:30PM
Budget- This topic-specific module is on advocating for funding for mental health services and supports. Click here to sign up for this event.
Thursday 2/11 12:00PM-1:30PM
Telling your story- Learn how to craft a brief and impactful story to share with legislators and encourage them to prioritize issues on mental health. Click here to sign up for this event.
Friday 2/12 12:00PM-1:30PM
Meeting your lawmaker- Build your confidence in meeting with your legislators and learn how to successfully influence them in advocating for your issue. Click here to sign up for this event.
We hope to see you at these events, and cannot wait to see your advocacy in action this coming February!
P.S. If you still need to register for Lobby Week to be sure you are signed up to participate in legislative appointments, the link to register is here.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. As with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.
Classes start February 4, 2021 and are filling up fast! Fill out a class interest form to get on our waitlist or contact us at info@namipierce.org for more details.
NAMI Connection is a FREE Peer Support Group for adults 18 and over with Mental Health diagnoses or concerns. We are a closed group. This means that only Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel with a diagnosis or concern can attend. This provides safety within the group. Connection is led by individuals who are specially trained and who are in recovery themselves.
Every Monday starting January 11, 2021 from 6-7:30pm
