NEWSLETTER
Welcome to NAMI SEAZ (National Alliance on Mental Illness for Southeastern Arizona), serving Cochise, Greenlee, Graham, and Santa Cruz counties, and an affiliate of both the state and national NAMI organizations. Founded at the grassroots level by family members, NAMI has developed into a robust national organization primarily focused on helping individuals and the families of those with mental illness.NAMI Southeastern AZ provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.NAMI SEAZ receives no state or federal funding. All the services we provide are funded by grants, donations, and fundraisers.
Welcome to the newsletter for NAMI Southeastern Arizona! Here you’ll find the most recent additions along with past insertions of monthly newsletters. These newsletters can be signed up for and automatically shared with you by clicking the bottom button below and filling out the form.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.
NEED TO CONTACT NAMI?
Phone: (520) 459-3228
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address:
NAMI Southeastern AZ
PO Box 2282
Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.
MAY NEWSLETTER
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.
JUNE NEWSLETTER
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.
JULY NEWSLETTER
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.
AUGUST NEWSLETTER
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY
NEWSLETTER
Welcome 2023!
Hello, and happy New Year! This year NAMI Southern Arizona is celebrating its 20th anniversary since it became its own chapter in 2003. We’re set to be back in full swing with our classes and events back in motion!This is a new format of newsletter, and so for now will be done bimonthly.Just a reminder that NAMI has switched its office and is now located at
4032 E. La Linda Way, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Upcoming/Present NAMI Events
NAMI ConnectionsNAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there.Held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
NAMI Family To FamilyThe NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free 12-session course for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of adults (18+) living with mental illness, which balances skills-training with self care, and emotional support. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of their struggles, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members.TO REGISTER CALL: (520) 459-3228 OR EMAIL: [email protected]
Present Global Events
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Black History MonthBlack History Month is a month dedicated to the difficulties and adversities African Americans have gone through to attain full citizenship in American History. The month of February is a month to appreciate the strong and heartfelt culture, stories and more that the community has created and shared.To learn more, check below.
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Valentines (February 14th)Valentines is a holiday dedicated to showing appreciation and love to romantic and platonic acquaintances. It was deemed a holiday in the 14th century. Don’t forget to share the love this year by checking up on your loved ones.To learn more, check below.
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Heart Health MonthAbout 800,000 Americans suffer from heart attacks or poor cardiovascular health per year. The month of February is a month to promote annual cardiovascular checkups and heart health.To learn more, check below.
NAMI Southeastern AZ is back to hold its 10th annual March for Mental Health!
NAMI of Southeastern Arizona has held its annual March for Mental Health since 2010. After a three year hiatus, it’s now back to host its 10th event!The March for Mental Health increases awareness in Arizona about mental health conditions and the effort to “stomp out the stigma” associated with it. Help us bring Arizona’s mental health community together, and raise dollars for the outstanding and vital support and education programs that NAMI SEAZ provides. Participation in the event is free, and walkers can register on their own or as a team with friends. Choose from a 5K outdoor route, or a shorter 3k route. Participants may also join online while using a treadmill or other means. The event includes food, information booths, raffles and giveaways, and more.It’ll be held at the Discovery Garden of the UofA in Sierra Vista on May 20th! To sign up a team or fly solo, head to the form below.
Want to Help Out Your Community? We’re Taking Volunteers!
Want to make a difference in your community? Volunteers are vital to our success and are greatly appreciated here at NAMI. From facilitating classes to outreach, advocacy, sharing your story, assisting with events and more, volunteers are the foundation of our organization. There’s a place for everyone here at NAMI no matter the expertise.Some opportunities include:
• Social Media Assistance
• Support Group Facilitator, Leaders, Presenters
• Outreach Assistant
• Advocacy Committee
• Office Volunteer
• Hospitality & Events
• Volunteer Program
A Note From Our President Affiliate
Gwen Calhoun
We are a Team.
A team is defined as a group of people who perform interdependent tasks to work toward accomplishing a common mission or specific objective. A team can be as few as two people. We are fortunate to have many more than that on TEAM NAMI SEAZ.
Our mission at NAMI SEAZ is to provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Every day team members are contributing to achieving our goal. We have made a great deal of progress and will continue to do what it takes to not only advocate and educate but to daily raise community awareness about Mental Health and all that NAMI SEAZ has to offer.
There are others in our communities who are willing to serve as board members, and as occasional and regular volunteers. Some have already joined our team. We welcome them and we can all help them become more familiar with our mission, vision and programs.
NAMI thanks you for your support! Here’s to a new year!
SPECIAL SPRING NEWSLETTER
Hello, Spring!
As the flowers blossom, NAMI Southeastern AZ (NAMI SEAZ) is in the process of transitioning to a new newsletter platform, which will have some exciting added features. Stay tuned!In the meantime,
look out for special announcements of upcoming events.This page will also serve as an archive for past newsletters.
Upcoming Events
March for Mental Health
Honorary Chair: Jan Groth (Master Gardener Program, UofA)
Featured Speaker: Travis Burns (Peer Specialist, Veteran Advocate, Author of Uncomfortably Numb – A Grunt’s Perspective on Suicide).The March for Mental Health increases awareness about mental health and the effort to “stomp out the stigma”. Help us bring our community together and raise dollars for the vital support and education programs NAMI SEAZ provides.Participants can walk on their own or form a TEAM with friends. Participants who are not able to attend in person may walk by treadmill or other means.Registration is FREE!
Food! Entertainment! Resources! Raffle Prizes & MORE!
Ready, Set, Go!
P.L.A.N. of Arizona Presentation / Thursday April 20th 10:00am
to Noon at the
NAMI Resource Center
RSVP 520.459.3228 or [email protected]
NAMI Family-to-Family
Next 8wk course for families and caregivers begins April 6th; Registration has been extended to April 12th.
NAMI Connections Peer Support Group
Due to popular demand, a new NAMI Connection Support Group will be starting up soon, hosted at the NAMI Resource Center. Call 520.459.3228 for more info.
SAVE THE DATE!
Sky Island Tour 2023 – Saturday October 7th
Go to www.skyislandtour.com to REGISTER and for more INFO (check back frequently as details are updated to the website).
Want to make a difference in your community? Become a NAMI Volunteer!
Volunteers are vital to our mission and greatly appreciated here at NAMI. From facilitating classes to conducting outreach, advocacy, sharing your story, assisting with events and more, volunteers are the foundation of our organization. There’s a place for everyone no matter the expertise.Some opportunities include:
• Social Media Assistance
• Support Group Facilitator, Leaders, Presenters
• Community Outreach
• Advocacy
• Office Volunteers
• Fundraising & Other EventsTo become a NAMI SEAZ Volunteer, please fill out the document below or click below to learn more.
“The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.”
- Harriet Ann JacobsHave a wonderful spring!
More info to come!
CONTACT US
Phone: (520)-459-3228
Email: [email protected]
NAMI Resource Center
4032 E. La Linda Way Sierra Vista AZ 85635
PO Box 2282 Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 988 to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.All content rights reserved by namiseaz.org.