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About NAMI Pierce County
About Mental Illness
A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning.
What is Recovery?
Recovery from serious mental illness is not only possible, but for many people living with mental illness today, probable. The notion of recovery involves a variety of perspectives.
We're Here to Listen
IN CASE OF A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY: CALL 911
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS HAVING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS:
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
FOR A NON-LIFE-THREATENING BUT URGENT MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS:
Call the Pierce County Crisis Line available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 800-576-7764
Crisis Text Line: crisistextline.org – text 741741 (mobile fees waived)
LGBTQ Trevor Project Support Center: 1-866-488-7386
www.thetrevorproject.org
1-800-273-8255
Or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741
NAMI National Advocate Past Issues:
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Have a good idea or story to share?
The NAMI Pierce newsletter welcomes editorial contributions from family members, consumers, and the community, such as:
- Stories
- Event notices
- Consumer experiences
- Mental health notes and articles
- Local advocacy
- Legislative notes
- Photos of NAMI activities or members in the community
- Ideas for making the newsletter more informative
Please submit information for next month’s newsletter by the 10th of the month preceding that issue. For example, the deadline for the January newsletter is December 10th.
From Next Door To Across NAMI Pierce County
Become a Member
Join NAMI Pierce County and join a movement to inspire better lives for NAMI Pierce Countyns who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you’ll receive newsletters and updates on mental health news, you’ll be able to engage in discussion groups, and you’ll have the opportunity to support others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.
Get Involved
If you’re not ready to become a member but still would like to support NAMI Pierce County, we welcome and appreciate donations of any value. You'll be supporting others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.
Get In Touch
The families and members of NAMI Pierce County are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness. There’s a community here for you, and we’re here to help you however you need it. You will be so very glad that you did!
