It's Your City: NAMI helps with addressing mental health issues in Western Nevada
This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Jessica Flood, the Regional Behavioral Health Coordinator for Carson Tahoe Health. She discusses the National Alliance on Mental Illness, also known as NAMI, and how families and those with mental health issues can get help with support and resources here in Western Nevada.
NAMI is a nationwide grassroots advocacy group, representing families and people affected by mental disorders in the United States. NAMI provides education, research and support for people and their families impacted by mental illness through various public education and awareness activities.
For those who would like to know more about NAMI and for support and resources in Western Nevada, go here. The helpline is 1-800-273-8255.
In recognition of October as Mental Health Awareness Month, the NAMI Western Nevada Affiliate is hosting Jason DeShaw, a national award-winning mental health speaker and accomplished country singer as the keynote presenter at Unmasked: NAMI Western Nevada’s Second Annual Gala, coming Thursday, Oct. 13 to the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.
Honorees at the event include Nevada Governor Brian and First Lady Kathleen Sandoval, and Bekah Bock, Carson City Forensic Program Manager. Go here for more information.
See the the video below.
It's Your City is a weekly program highlighting news, events and happenings around Carson City. This week's episode is sponsored by Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 South Curry Street in Carson City.
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