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NAMI Fox Valley 2013 PROGRAM GUIDE
INTRODUCTION BY BETH CLAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
In 2012, NAMI Fox Valley celebrated its 30th anniversary of providing advocacy, education, outreach and support for our
community members impacted by mental illness. From its humble beginnings when a dedicated mother held meetings in
her living room to a thriving agency that now serves more than 2,500 people each year, NAMI Fox Valley has continued to
provide valuable programs and services true to its mission of providing peer support, breaking the stigma of mental illness
and offering hope for recovery. Our agency has seen tremendous expansion, becoming the largest affiliate in the state of
Wisconsin and nationally recognized for its innovation.
As NAMI Fox Valley revisited its strategic plan, the board and staff determined that it was time to ask the community what
it wants from NAMI Fox Valley. In the fourth quarter of 2012, we launched a quality assurance initiative that evaluated
community needs, began a stronger evaluation process to assess the effectiveness of our programs and services, and
made strides to incorporate the most up-to-date mental health practices. We completed a survey of consumers, family
members and community members that indicated clear trends of our community’s desires and needs in programming and
services. With this feedback, NAMI Fox Valley will be re-launching and rolling out a new menu of offerings in 2013.
This year’s program guide incorporates our continued offerings of signature programs (like Peer-to-Peer, Family-to-Family,
CIT and CIP) and describes new programs and services based on YOUR feedback.
In 2013, you will see that all of NAMI Fox Valley’s programs are built upon the foundation of the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration’s model of mental health recovery. This working definition was created with a
collaborative team of mental health providers, advocates, family members and consumers in recovery. SAMHSA has
defined recovery as: “A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a
self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.” According to SAMHSA, this “practical, comprehensive working
definition of recovery would enable policy makers, providers, and others to better design, deliver, and measure integrated
and holistic services to those in need, promote greater public awareness and appreciation for the importance of recovery
and establish widespread support for the services that can make recovery a reality for millions of Americans.”
You can learn more about recovery, its dimensions and principles at www.samhsa.gov/recovery/ or by taking NAMI Fox
Valley’s new course, Recovery 101.
We are excited to provide hope, help and services and programs informed by the concept and practice of recovery in 2013
and beyond!
NAMI Fox Valley Board of Directors
2013 NAMI Fox Valley Board of Director Meetings, 4:00-6:00pm
January 15 – Annual Meeting (held at 211 E. Franklin Street Conference Room)
February 19, April 16, June 18, September 17, November 19
2013 Board of Directors
President: Joan Helbing
Vice Pres: Joe Troy
Secretary: Kara Patterson
Treasurer: Craig Herrel
Members-at-Large
Clance Catlin
Christine Cornell
Rachel Fitzgerald
Greg Gill, Jr.
Ann Jadin
Tamra Retlick
Brandt Swardenski
Tom Tatlock, MD
Mary Ellyn Vicksta
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OUTRE A C H,
& A D V O C A C Y
P R O G R A M S
All programs are FREE OF CHARGE unless otherwise indicated. For more information on a program, including locations and
meeting times, or to register, call NAMI Fox Valley at (920) 954-1550.
Please watch for our quarterly newsletter (The Alliance), monthly e-mail updates and our website for announcements of special events,
programs and activities.
Recovery 101 & NAMI Fox Valley 101 Workshop (30 minutes)
Watch our website for the launch of this program in early 2013.
Utilizing the recovery definition, dimensions and principles
established by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration), this workshop provides the
fundamentals of recovery. NAMI Fox Valley 101 is an
introduction to our services and programs. We want to help you
find the programs and services that are right for you.
This workshop will be available in person and online.
Mental Illness 101
What is mental illness? What is mental health? This informative,
40-minute presentation by NAMI staff provides an overview of
mental illness, including the categories of mental illness; their
incidence and biological basis; treatment and recovery; the
adverse effects of stigma; the importance of advocacy; and
NAMI Fox Valley’s role in the community to improve the quality
of life of those affected by mental illness. This program can be
presented on its own or with Recovery 101 and NAMI Fox
Valley 101.
NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program
January 8 – March 26: Tuesday evenings
March 11 – June 3: Monday evenings
July 10 – September 25: Wednesday evenings
September 9 – November 25: Monday evenings
This nationally-acclaimed, evidence-based education program is
a 12-week course designed for family members of persons living
with a serious mental illness. Participants learn about the major
mental illnesses, brain biology and brain function. Family
members learn how to handle and de-escalate crisis situations
with their loved one; how medications work; and how to more
effectively communicate with their loved one to feel like they are
on the same ‘recovery team.’ This course is taught by trained
volunteers whose family members have been affected by mental
illness. This course empowers family members by providing
them with the tools and resources for offering support,
understanding their loved one’s situation, and joining them on
their journey.
NAMI Vets’ Family-to-Family Education Program
Watch our website and newsletter for course date offerings.
Families of active service members make adjustments when
their loved one is called to serve, but further adjustments are
often required when the family reunites after a call of duty. This
course incorporates the NAMI signature Family-to-Family
Education Program materials, but also includes education and
support on issues unique to the needs of Veterans and their
families, like expanded resources and information on
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Program
January 16 – March 20: Wednesdays
April 2 – June 4: Tuesdays
June 12 – August 21: Wednesdays
September 12 – November 14: Thursdays
This 10-week education course focuses on mental health
recovery and is for any person with a mental illness. Taught by
peer mentors who themselves are living well with mental illness,
participants study topics such as the major mental illnesses,
brain biology, relapse prevention planning, impact of trauma,
recovery strategies, stigma and advocacy. This course is an
in-depth education opportunity in a safe environment with others
who have walked in your shoes. The course provides the hope,
help, tools and support needed to engage in wellness and
recovery.
Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents (MICA)
June 17 – 20
Saturdays, October 19, November 2, 16, 23
Tailored to the specific needs of parents, teachers and
caregivers of school-aged children living with mental illness,
MICA offers four, eight-hour days of education on mental illness
in children, brain biology, working with schools, becoming an
advocate and developing healthy coping skills. The course is
taught by professionals in the field and is facilitated by
parent-peer volunteers. Educators who complete the course
are eligible to apply for undergraduate or graduate credit (fees
apply).
Be Well
February 25 - April 1: Mondays
September 17 - October 22: Tuesdays
Learn about healthy living in Be Well, a six-week health and
wellness class for adults who live with mental illness. This class
incorporates the Hearts & Minds curriculum developed by NAMI
national which combines facets of physical and mental health for
a more holistic approach to wellbeing. Earn prizes, awards and
certificates and accomplish your wellness goals through peer
support. Join the optional walking club as a bonus. Be healthy!
Watch for more information on the launch of Be Well Advanced!
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Recovery, Education and Advocacy Program (REAP)
January 3 – 24: Thursdays
April 3 – 24: Wednesdays
July 9 – 30: Tuesdays
The Recovery, Education and Advocacy Program is
affectionately referred to as Peer-to-Peer Part 2. We utilize the
information gained in Peer-to-Peer to create an individualized
recovery plan that goes beyond relapse prevention. This
trauma-informed program focuses on the individual needs of the
participants to plan for and create a life of physical and mental
wellness.
Ending the Silence
Call NAMI Fox Valley for more information.
In 2012, NAMI Fox Valley piloted this outreach presentation for
high school students that provides information on the signs and
symptoms of mental illnesses, helps teens learn mental health
coping skills, and reduces stigma through personal stories. The
program was created and developed by NAMI DuPage County,
Illinois.
In Our Own Voice
Contact NAMI Fox Valley to schedule a presentation.
This recovery-education program is presented by two adults
living with mental illness who share their personal stories.
These presentations are a practical tool to educate and increase
awareness about the true nature of mental illness while also
breaking down stigma. Powerful and hopeful, this sharing of
recovery stories is appropriate for all audiences from the
classroom to the boardroom.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
March 18 – 22
September 16 – 20
This 40-hour course for law enforcement is designed to inform
them about mental illness so that in times of crisis, they
recognize the issues and utilize nonviolent de-escalation
techniques, minimizing the potential for harm to the consumer,
the officer or the general public. Based on the
& A D V O C A C Y
CIT Training continued
P R O G R A M S
CIT best-practice Memphis Model, this program is nationally
recognized for its effectiveness and positive outcomes.
$200 fee to cover materials and meals
Advanced Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
January 24
For law enforcement who have graduated from CIT Training,
this advanced training is designed to further develop their
skills and techniques to respond to citizens experiencing
mental health crisis.
Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP) Training
February 12 – 13
July 16 – 17
November 12 – 13
Following the CIT model, but offered in a compressed format,
CIP is a two-day workshop for professionals who work with
people with mental illness (corrections officers, EMS personnel,
fire fighters, educators, health & human services personnel,
nonprofit staff, hospital and emergency room personnel, etc.).
Eight hours of education about the various mental illnesses is
offered, followed by eight hours on the principles and
practicalities of de-escalation through role play and case
scenario review.
$100 fee to cover the cost of materials, meals and supplies.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Just as CPR training helps a layperson without medical training
to assist an individual following a heart attack, MHFA training
helps someone assist a person experiencing a mental health
crisis. This 12-hour course is of value to all adult audiences. It
seeks to increase public understanding of mental illness in adults
and improve public response and treatment for those living with
mental illness.
$50 fee to cover materials, resources and 3-year certification
We need YOUR help!
NAMI Fox Valley greatly appreciates the work of its volunteers who help make the organization such a valuable community resource.
Our volunteers support and facilitate our programs and services to continue our work as a peer-led grassroots agency and share our
programs and services for free or little cost to members of our community.
Volunteer opportunities include facilitating our support groups and education programs, offering office and clerical help, supporting
special events, fundraising, marketing, legislative advocacy and much more! We welcome you in sharing your talents, passion and
time with us!
Are you interested in volunteering? Contact NAMI Fox Valley at (920) 954-1550 or [email protected]. Our website has
more information about volunteering and our volunteer application: www.namifoxvalley.org
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7th Annual NAMIWalk Raises $146,000
NAMI Fox Valley celebrated another successful Walk in 2012, raising $146,000 to support
the agency and its programs. Nearly 600 Walkers representing 62 teams turned out for
the event, held Saturday, Oct. 6 at Memorial Park in Appleton. NAMI Fox Valley would like
to thank the following sponsors and supporters!
Presenting Sponsor ($10,000)
J. J. Keller Foundation
Gold Sponsor ($5,000)
Goodwill Industries
U.S. Venture, Inc.
Silver Sponsor ($2,500 - $5,000)
Hartwig Family Foundation
Steve & Mary Evans
ThedaCare Behavioral Health
Walgreens
Start/Finish Line Sponsor ($1,500)
Appleton Hydraulic Components
Great Northern Corporation
Network Medicare Platinum Products
Bronze Sponsor ($1,000)
Alta Resources
Appleton Breakfast Rotary
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Green Bay Packers
Gerry & Peg Henseler
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies
Pacon Creative Products
Secura
Tom & Andrea Tatlock
Mike & Sherry Williams
Wisconsin Energy Foundation
Supporter Sponsor ($500)
Affinity Health System
Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis
DiRenzo & Bomier, LLC
Harry E. Wendlandt Co. Inc.
George & Joan Helbing
Menasha Corp. Foundation
Richard P. and Patricia Galloway Fund II
Rogers Memorial Hospital
ThedaCare
Kilometer Sponsor ($250)
Ariens Foundation
Bergstrom Automotive
BMO Harris Bank
Eil Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc.
Gunderson, Inc.
Home & Business Computer Services
Homefree
Jerry & Helene Iverson
Katapult, LLC
Ready2Live and Learn
Carol Schaidler
Wolf River Community Bank
In-Kind Sponsors/Supporters
Appleton Police Department
Atlas Coffee Mill & Café
Bill & Pat Griesbach
Bob Salm, WHBY Radio
Cami Rapson, WBAY TV
Festival Foods
Gary & Barb Timm
Gold Cross Ambulance
Heid Music
J&B Trophy
Paula Verrett
Pic-N-Save
PrintSource Plus
Ralph & Helen Timm
Ras Rozite
Richard Lambert
Riesterer & Schnell Inc.
Starbucks Coffee
Walgreens
Silent Auction/Raffle Donors
Ann Francart
Aspen Coffee & Tea
Atlas Coffee Mill
Beth & Mike Clay
Betsy Pritzl
Blueberry Hill Restaurant
Buca di Beppo Restaurant
Cold Stone Creamery
Delores Rubbert
Designer's Chair
Diane Arrowood
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Don & Sue Jungen
Erbert and Gerbert's
Flanagan's Stop & Shop
Fox River Mall
Free Market
Gerry Henseler
Glass Nickel Pizza
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Half-Price Books
Helen Timm
Helene Iverson
Jacobs Meat Market
Jenny Walter
Jill Mitchler
Joe & Terri Bourassa
Joyce Paltzer
Just Act Natural
Karen Schiller & Eric Riggers
Knights Jewelry
Krieger Jewelers
Kris Rubbert
Magas Family
Man Cave Headquarters
Merle Norman
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Mike’s Mobile Maintenance
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
Panera, LLC
Rainbows in Harmony
Red & White Wine Bar
Richard Bauer
Rob's Repair
Ronald McDonald
Sandy Pharis
Simplicity by Katie
Shooting Star Photography
St. Elizabeth Hospital
St. Patrick's Bookstore
Stacy & Tavia Voldsness
Starbucks
Swimtastic Swim School
The Body Shop
The Fire
Tom Tatlock
Two Paws Up Bakery
UNO Chicago Grill
Walgreens
Weld Nutz
Woodlake Market
2012 NAMIWalks
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G R O U P S
&
P R O G R A M S
Offered free of charge by NAMI Fox Valley. For more information please call (920) 954-1550 or
visit our website: www.namifoxvalley.org
Our new menu of support program options will roll out during 2013. Look for the following options:
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Teen Groups: Offered at Harmony Café in Appleton; Catalpa Health in Appleton; and CHAPS in Kaukauna
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Young Adult Group
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General Group for Adults Living with Mental Illness
•
Diagnosis Specific Groups (i.e. anxiety, mood disorders, etc.)
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Working Well with Mental Illness
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Family Sharing including a specific group for Spouses/Partners
•
Book Group
The community offers many other support groups. For more information, contact 211 (an information & referral community
resource line by United Way Fox Cities).
RECOVERY SUPPORT WORKSHOPS
Art from the Heart
Bring your curiosity and your creativity. Each workshop offers a variety of creative expression activity choices. Try a new artistic
experience (no experience necessary!) to utilize the creative arts as part of your mental health recovery tool box.
Create something that is a reflection of YOU and inspires you and others on the journey!
All Art from the Heart activities take place on the third Saturday of the designated Month.
February 23: Photography, Oil Painting & Bracelets
April 20: Writers: Poetry, Journaling, Telling my story
July 20: Writers: Poetry, Journaling, Telling my story
September 21: Hands on - Sand Art, Pottery/Clay, Stitching/Needlework
November 23: Hands on - Sand Art, Pottery/Clay, Stitching/Needlework
Recovery 101
What is mental health recovery? Before participating in our support groups and education activities, we invite you to attend
this workshop to learn more about NAMI Fox Valley’s philosophy. Utilizing the recovery definition, dimensions and principles
established by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), this workshop brings to life and builds
understanding of this new way of looking at living with a mental illness. The workshop will be available online and in person.
SOCIAL SUPPORT EVENTS
Being part of a caring community is an important part of the recovery journey. We invite consumers and support group members
to join us for a monthly outing for fun, friendship and fellowship.
January 12: Movie at Valley Fair, Menasha
July 13: Timber Rattlers Game
February 9: Bowling at Sabre Lanes, Menasha
August 10: Cookout at NAMI
March 9: Big Shanghai Buffet, Appleton
September 14: Scavenger Hunt
April 13: Bonfire in Poygan
October 12: Golden Corral, Appleton
May 11: Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
November 9: Turkey Day Potluck
followed by Tom’s Drive In
December 14: Holiday Potluck
June 8: Memories Zoo, Greenville
Christmas Day: Dinner and Social
Holiday Parties
We invite consumers and their family members to join us for our annual summer picnic and holiday party.
NAMI Annual Summer Picnic: July 22, 2013
NAMI Annual Holiday Party: December 9, 2013
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NAMI Fox Valley is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people impacted by
mental illness. We offer a broad range of programs to provide support, education, and advocacy as well as a quarterly
newsletter, The Alliance. We are an affiliate of NAMI Wisconsin and NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
NAMI Fox Valley
516 W. Sixth Street
Appleton, WI 54911
920-954-1550
FAX: 920-954-0490
www.namifoxvalley.org
[email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: Our address will be changing in 2013.
Our new location will be 211 E. Franklin Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Executive Director:
Beth Clay
[email protected]
NAMI Wisconsin 800-236-2988
www.namiwisconsin.org
NAMI National
www.nami.org