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MEETINGS

  • Monthly meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 - 9:00 PM

  • On alternating months, we offer either a FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING or an INFORMATIVE TOPIC MEETING.

  • Check below for the topic of the Informational meetings.

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February 13 , 2011

Theme: Monthly Family Support Group

Support Meetings are group sharing for caregivers and family members with a loved one whose lives are touched by a mental illness.

Meetings are in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here).

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

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January 9 , 2012

Theme: PBS Documentary film - "UNLISTED: A STORY OF SCHIZOPHRENIA"

Film website: http:// www.unlistedfilm.com/

Film Synopsis:   This acclaimed 60-minute PBS documentary film is a soul-searching examination into the nature of responsibility—of parents and children, of physicians and patients, of society and citizens towards those afflicted with severe mental illness.  As Delaney tries to rebuild her relationship with her father, UNLISTED examines the challenging family dynamics that mental illness dictates.  As she works to overcome the obstacles to getting her dad appropriate treatment, the film exposes the failings of the American mental health system as experienced by the families trying to navigate it.  And as Delaney traces the progression of Richard’s illness she studies his medical files and reads beautifully animated scenes from his autobiographical surrealist novel. Here UNLISTED enters the inner life of Richard Ruston with a clarity and affection missing from many films about people with mental illness.

The film has been named "Most Compelling Documentary" at the Seattle True Independent Film Festival and heralded by mental health advocates and critics alike.  Steve Lopez, with the LA Times calls UNLISTED "beautiful and powerful, a love poem."

Discussion Guide we will use after viewing the film:  http://pressroom.opb.org/media/uploads/programs/documents/discussion_guide.pdf

Press Release and further description: http://www.unlistedfilm.com/presskit.html

7:00 -9:00 PM

1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville
Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)

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December 12, 2011

Theme: Family Support Group Meeting (shorter than usual) following by time for some festive holiday goodies provided by NAMI.

Family Support Group Meeting is from 7-8 pm, followed by Holiday Social (Snacks, Drinks, & Card Exchange) at 8-9 pm.   Bring your favorite snack or finger food. The drinks, cups, holiday cards are provided by NAMI.

Support Meetings are group sharing for caregivers and family members with a loved one whose lives are touched by a mental illness.

Meetings are in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here).

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature

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November 14, 2011

Theme: Seminar and short activity for anyone in community

TOPIC: Seminar "The Healing Power of Expressive Art" and short hands-on actviity.

By Dr. Theresa Foster, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at Santa Fe College and Gainesville NAMI member. She will discuss the therapeutic value of creative visual art techniques ( from the book "Art and Healing" by Barbara Ganim), and how they helped in her recovery from Major Depression and past trauma. Audience members will be invited to participate in an expressive art exercise. Theresa is one of the facilitators of the new Peer-to-Peer Recovery Education course which is starting in January, 2012.

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

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November 12, 2011

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk

Location: Westside Park

More info: http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventDetails&eventID=1597

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October 10 , 2011

Theme: Monthly Family Support Group

Support Meetings are group sharing for caregivers and family members with a loved one whose lives are touched by a mental illness.

Meetings are in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here).

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature

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September 12, 2011

Theme: Informational meeting speaker

TOPIC: NAMI member Sunnie Williams will talk about her book, "Heaven Sent Me Kevin", and her experiences living with a small child experiencing both ADHD and schizophrenia.

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

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August 8, 2011

Theme: Monthly Family Support Group

Support Meetings are group sharing for caregivers and family members with a loved one whose lives are touched by a mental illness.

Meetings are in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here).

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature

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July 11, 2011

Theme:Monthly Family Support Group

Support Meetings are group sharing for caregivers and family members with a loved one whose lives are touched by a mental illness.

Meetings are in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here).

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature

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June 13, 2011

Theme:Monthly Family Support Group

Support Meetings are group sharing for caregivers and family members with a loved one whose lives are touched by a mental illness.

Meetings are in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here).

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature

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May 9 , 2011

Theme: Informational Speakers

Double feature talks:

* "Mental Health Court" explained by the Honorable James P. Nilon, Circuit Judge, 8th Judicial Circuit, Felony Forensic Division 5.
*  John Kearns, former Chief Assistant Public Defender, now in private practice who was the defense lawyer assigned to Mental Health Court when it was first created.

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature

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April 11, 2011

Theme:Monthly family Support Group

Support Meetings are group sharing for caregivers and family members with a loved one whose lives are touched by a mental illness.

Meetings are in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here).

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature

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March 14, 2011

Theme:Potluck DInner and Informational Meeting

TOPIC:    Pot Luck Dinner & Discussion of Gov Scott's proposed mental health budget.  Panel led by Dr. Maggie Labarta, President and CEO of Meridian

Come join a panel discussion with Meridian's President/CEO Dr. Maggie Labarta, NAMI members, students from the UF Counselors for Social Justice, and the UF Neuroscience Club.  Problems and solutions will be discussed concerning projected budget cuts, effects on local mental health services, and suggested public education on these issues. NAMI VP Susan Cary and Secretary Terrie Mullin will lead the panel.

Please bring a dish to share.

Anyone in the community is welcome.

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature

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February 14, 2011

Theme:Monthly Family Support Group

Support Meetings are group sharing for caregivers and family members with a loved one whose lives are Meetings are in an emotionally safe environment based on these guidelines (click here).

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature

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January 10, 2011

Theme: Informational Speaker

TOPIC:    Ann Gill, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, emphasizing self-care, will teach techniques to improve family member/ caregivers' abilities to deal with daily stressors.  This will include some simple breathing and relaxation exercises.

7:00 -9:00 PM

Meeting room kindly provided by United Church of Gainesville (NAMI is not affiliate with any church)
1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville

Click Here for Directions Detailed MAP with zoom and cool Street View feature

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