MEETINGS
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August 9, 2010 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
July 12, 2010 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
June 14, 2010 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
June 2, 2010 NAMI Family-to-Family Course Class Reunion !
Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 6pm to 8pm Join Paula and Susan along with other Family-to-Family class members for a social and a “What’s New in NAMI” Agenda: 6pm to 7pm - Social hour United Way Conference Room 6031 NW 1st Place (62nd Blvd alongside the Oaks Mall: turn onto NW 1st) Place) Gainesville. Bring covered dish, salad or dessert to share. Drinks provided. |
May 10, 2010 Theme: Informational Meeting TOPIC: Presentation by Dr. Marshall Knudson of the Alachua County Crisis Center. Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
April 12, 2010 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
March 8, 2010 Theme: Informational Meeting TOPIC: Learn about the Gainesville Opportunity Center. 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
February 8, 2010 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
January 11, 2010 Theme: Informational Meeting TOPIC: Video -- "Minds on the Edge: Facing Mental Illness"
with a group discussion after showing the video. Frank Sesno (NPR Fresh Air) moderates a conversation sparked by a diverse panel including, former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric Kandel and other physicians, policy makers and mental health professionals, some of whom struggle with mental illness themselves.
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7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
January 4 - 8, 2010 WUFT-TV "This Emotional Life" three-part series broadcast in Gainesville. Click here for days and times of the series on WUFT-DT HD channel 5.1 or WUFT-DT channel 5.3 The Emmy Award-winning team and the producers of NOVA are creating a threepart series that explores improving our social relationships, learning to cope with depression and anxiety and becoming more positive, resilient individuals. Click here for more>>> |
December 14 , 2009
Immediately following the Support Meeting, there will be time for some festive holiday goodies provided by NAMI. 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
November 14, 2009 Walk to Prevent Suicide American Foundation for Suiicide Prevention National "Out of the Darkness Community Walks" November 14, Westside Park, 8:00 am Contact Judy Bousquet Broward,
352-213-6308 |  |
November 9, 2009 Theme: Informational Meeting
Topic: "Psychotic Disorders 2009: Advances in Description and Treatment." Speaker: Rajiv Tandon, M.D.
Time: 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
October 30, 2009 Scavenger Hunt ! HALLOWEEN COSTUMES WELCOME! |
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Registration will be $5 per person, and teams may be from 2-4 people.Scavenger Hunt starts at O'Connell Center parking lot 7:45 - 8:00 PM. Instructions will be given there. The hunt will conclude at the house of Brad Wilkes, right next to the O'Connell Center. parking lot at 2260 W. University Avenue. If you wish to stay around after the Scavenger Hunt, there will be snacks, drinks, and games. PRIZES FOR 1st team to finish the scavenger hunt, 2nd team to finish the hunt, and for the individual who has the BEST COSTUME! To register e-mail: theneuroscienceclub@gmail.com |
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October 12, 2009 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
September 14, 2009 Theme: Informational Meeting TOPIC: Understanding the Brain in Mental Illnesses and Medications. Speakers are Dr. Bruce Stevens and neuroscience doctoral student Catherine Marcinkiewcz. 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
August 10, 2009 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
July 23, 2009 Film documentary about Borderline Personality Disorder: "Back from the Edge" Alachua County Library on July 23 at 6:30 pm. 6:30 PM Please RSVP by contacting Amanda Smith at amanda.smith@fbpda.org Click here for fact sheet on Borderline Personality Disorder at NAMI National website. |
July 13 , 2009 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
June 8, 2009 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
June 6 & June 7, 2009 Garage Sale Benefit Fundraiser for Gainesville Opportunity Center, our sister organization.
Location: Gainesville Opportunity Center, 1717 NE 9 Street, Parking area of Catholic Charities.
Time: Saturday June 6 & Sunday June 7 both days 9:00 am -- 5:00 pm
* Drop off all your 'stuff' now before the event. Phone first 224-5523 * |
May 20, 2009 FREE screening: “THE SOLOIST” Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 6:45pm Royal Park Stadium 16 3702 Newberry Road, Gainesville
Seating is limited to the first 250 respondents. RSVP requested. Please call Josh at 352-265-0373 Anyone may attend. Not limited to NAMI or ShandsVista personnel. ShandsVista ShandsVista and NAMI Gainesville are co-sponoring a FREE private screening of The Soloist, the film starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Jamie Foxx. An open panel discussion will immediately follow the movie screening regarding issues presented in the film.This screening is open to anyone, not just NAMI or ShandsVista. |
May 11, 2009 Theme: Informational Meeting TOPIC: Special Needs Trusts, Wills, & Estate Planning. Speaker is attorney Shannon Miller, who specializes in special needs trusts, wills, and estate planning relating to family members who have a mental illness. 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
April 18, 2009 Annual Westside Park, Gainesville
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April 13 , 2009 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Meeting room kindly provided United Church of Gainesville Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
March 9 , 2009 Theme:Informational/Educational meeting open to public Topic speaker : Dr. Maggie Labarta, President and CEO of Meridian 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
February 9 , 2009 Theme: Support Meeting Group sharing for family members with a loved one touched by a mental illness. This is a support meeting for family members, in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here). 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
January 12, 2009 Theme: Informational Meeting TOPIC: Social Security Speaker. Cliff Copeland is a Public Affairs Specialist from the Social Security Administration. Mr. Copeland will speak and there will be plenty of time for your questions. Come with all of your questions about Social Security as related to our loved ones with a mental illness. 7:00 -9:00 PM Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature |
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