NAMI NYC Staten Island

Sibling Stories hosted by Alana Ezderman. The first episode, featuring an interview with Tatiana.

The way we talk about substance use matters.

This is from Canada, but the video has good information about intimate partner violence. Many of the features found in intimate partner violence are also present in family violence. I will try to find local resources for survivors of domestic violence and post them in the comments.

Please sign. There has been a substantial increase in the number of people looking for treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues. It's very important that the stimulus package contains funding for both.

David and his mother Paulette share their journey with mental illness, starting when David first had symptoms of schizophrenia. David and Paulette are both expe...rienced program facilitators with NAMI NYC Staten Island, helping countless others in their paths to recovery and living well with mental illness. https://www.npomedia.org/2020/11/21/david-and-paulette/

General information about food, healthcare, and employment, including where to go for a flu shot.

Information about COVID19 hotspots and other community news from Rep. Max Rose.

Ways to help kids cope during the COVID19 pandemic.

Public benefits updates from ACCESS NYC. Food, rent and employment assistance, plus COVID19 testing sites and information. Also, new info about a moratorium on evictions. Good luck, everyone!

Thank you to the NAMI Staten Island Board of Directors, Events Committee members, dedicated volunteers, SIUH EMS, and Community Affairs 122 Precinct Officer Kevin MeDefindt for making the first NAMI NYC Staten Island Car Caravan on Sunday a day to remember!

Hope you can join us...

Thank you SI Advance for helping us get the word out about the Car Caravan this Sunday https://www.silive.com//local-organization-to-host-car-car

Thank you to our friends at Donut World for helping NAMI Staten Island by donating 25% of proceeds when you mention and buy the "Do Good Dozen" for the month of October!

Please join us for our Car Caravan on Sunday, October 4th in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week. Show your support by donating to help us help our community.

CAR CARAVAN TO CELEBRATE MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK - October 4-10 2020 Sunday, October 4, 2020, at 12 noon. (more info to follow) Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends, or coworkers. Despite mental illnesses' reach and prevalence, stigma and misunderstanding are also, unfortunately, widespread.... That is why we will be riding for mental health awareness on Sunday, October 4th. All year we educate, we support, we advocate and we listen. This year, on October 4th we ride to celebrate the front line workers who provide the essential mental health and physical healthcare services during these difficult times. Ride with us to celebrate hope and resilience. Please visit our website at www.namistatenisland.org for more information coming soon.

Voting information!

Information for early voting in NYC. The poll sites haven't been updated for Primary Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020, but check back often, they should be updated soon!

Together, we can make mental health a priority in the 2020 elections. Join us. Visit NAMI’s new elections website and pledge to #Vote4MentalHealth this fall: www.Vote4MentalHealth.org

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 7 PM Webinar: Co-occurring Disorders/Dual Diagnosis - the combination of substance use and mental illness According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), roughly 50% of individuals with severe mental disorders are affected by some form of substance use disorder. Additionally, 37% of people who abuse alcohol and 53% percent of people who abuse drugs also have at least one seri...ous mental illness. The combination of these two illnesses has its own term: dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders. Either disorder (substance use or mental illness) can develop first. Treating both disorders at the same time are the most successful. Ericker Onaga and Akira Powell will talk about the treatment models, resources, and support available to improve outcomes and lead to better lives. Q&A to follow. Guest Speakers: Ericker Onaga, LCSW-Chief Program Officer at CHASI Akira Powell--VP for Programs at CHASI Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82265471912 Or Telephone: Dial 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 822 6547 1912