Mental Health

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Elizabeth Weiss Mental Health Ministry Coordinator: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 713-203-5544

CRISIS LINES & RESOURCES

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or harming themselves, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). AZ Teen Lifeline

602-248-8336, teenlifeline.org

Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line

602-222-9444

Family Support Website:

nami.org/Find-Support/Living-with-a-Mental-Health-Condition EVENTS/CLASSES/SUPPORT GROUPS NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program

Wednesdays, September 15—November 3 6-8:30PM, Room C9 (409), Free Registration: education@namivalleyofthesun.org Questions? Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com

This class is designed to help family members and friends understand and support their loved one living with mental illness while maintaining their own wellbeing. The program is taught by trained teachers who know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. If someone in your immediate family or a loved one is struggling with mental illness, this course is for you.

I’m Handling Mind – Mental Health Fair

Saturday, September 25, 1-4PM Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 25150 North Pima Road, Scottsdale

Register: pinnaclepres.org/mental-health-fair As our world timidly emerges from COVID, families with school-age children are confronted with concerns about mental health. Experiences once shared no longer seem to be a source of joy. Daily routines have been interrupted, leaving our loved-ones unable to cope with regular tasks. Your community is here for you. Come learn from experienced counseling professionals as they discuss emotional awareness, healthy communication, seeking emotional help, and other concerns from the COVID era. Resources and opportunities to ask questions will be offered during the fair.

Health Is Not Just Physical

Speaker: Jill McMahon, licensed professional counselor Thursday, September 30 8:30AM-10AM, via Zoom Register Online: tiny.one/StPatrick

The vaccine has arrived, yet we are still feeling the stress of the last 18 months and its impact on our physical and mental health.

Join us for a panel discussion focused on how stress has affected everyone, what we can do to help ourselves and, if needed, the professional help and treatments that are available.

Register for Zoom meeting information.

NAMI Walk 2021

Saturday, October 9 namivalleywalk.org to donate or join the North Valley Walkers

The annual NAMI Valley of the Sun Walk will be held virtually again this year. Our “North Valley Walkers” are raising money in support of NAMI Valley of the Sun’s many educational and support programs, all of which are offered free of charge. Please join our team and participate with us, or support us by making a donation to a team member listed on our roster. Donations on this site are fast, secure and easy.

NAMI - Family Support Group

1st & 3rd Tuesdays 6-7:30PM, St. Patrick’s Catholic Community

More Information: namivalleyofthesun.org

Mental Health Grace Alliance – Christian Support Group

2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6-8PM, Oasis Community Church

Information: jillianhogan@gmail.com