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THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTIES ONE IN 5 ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES LIVE WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS and, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that number has drastically increased – with 1 in 3 adults reporting experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. We expect the need for support to only rise as we hopefully come out of the pandemic sooner rather than later. NAMI peer volunteers bring programs to a wide variety of community settings and are focused on providing safe, welcoming, supportive and non-stigmatizing environments. With the unique understanding of people with lived experience, these programs and support groups provide outstanding free education, skills training and support for individuals living with mental illness, their families and caregivers. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties mission is to improve the lives of individuals with mental illness, as well as their families and caregivers, through support, education, awareness, and advocacy. Our vision is that Sarasota and Manatee Counties are communities in which people with mental illness can recover and lead productive lives free from stigma.
NAMI SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTIES | 2911 FRUITVILLE ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34237 941-444-3428 | NAMISARASOTAMANATEE.ORG
RESILIENT RETREAT
1207 SARASOTA CENTER BLVD SARASOTA, FL 34240 | 941-343-0039 RESILIENTRETREAT.ORG
TRAUMA IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PUBLIC HEALTH CRISES FACING OUR COUNTRY and is linked to mental health disorders, substance use, health problems, and homelessness. COVID-19 has exacerbated an already troubling situation with abuse rates on the rise and first responders/helping professionals working longer hours under heightened health risks. That is why we recently embarked on our Road to Resilience Capital Campaign to build a retreat center to host day programs, and multi-day retreats for trauma survivors and first responders/ helping professionals. Our goal is to have one location where community members not just survive their trauma, but thrive by participating in evidence-based programs that address the impact of trauma on the mind, body, and spirit, such as support groups, neurofeedback, meditation, equine therapy, art therapy, yoga, and more. Founded in 2018 Resilient Retreat is the leader in traumainformed care for abuse survivors and helping professionals in our community. We cultivate hope because we see the potential in each person so that the mind, body and spirit can thrive. The need for our services continues to grow with a 196% increase in participants served last year. Please join us on our Road to Resilience by scheduling a tour today! www. ResilientRetreat.org/roadtoresilience
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