WHO DO YOU KNOW?

EVERYONE KNOWS SOMEONE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS!!   WHO DO YOU KNOW? AUTISM   ADHD   ANXIETY   BIPOLAR   DEPRESSION   SCHIZOPHRENIA    Can't attend the walk but still want to help decrease stigma DONATE HERE     $1000 - Allows 20 foster families to attend a BASICS class   $500 - Trains 100 teachers in how to help their students    $300 - Allows 1000 students to see Ending The Silence program   $100 - Allows NAMI to start a new support group   $75 - Provides 1 manual for the family support group    $60 - Allows a Veteran to attend support group for 1 month   $50 - Provides supplies for one family to attend BASICS class     FUNDRAISING INCENTIVE   Raffle for 3 - 1 month memberships to Travis Garza's Weight Loss Bootcamp!!   WWW.TRAVISGARZA.COM Every $50 of funds raised starting today until Tuesday May 26th will qualify you for one raffle entry to win.  For example your personal fundraising of $500 will give you 10 chances to win!   Online verified donation will be tallied on Tuesday May 26th at 5:00 pm for this drawing. HAVEN'T REGISTERED YET?  WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?  NAMI WALKS IS A FUN FAMILY AND PET FRIENDLY EVENT!!  REGISTER HERE It's time to take steps to show your support!!!   How to Raise $100 Quickly $10 - your personal donation -    $10 $15  from your spouse/parent -  $15 $10  from a work colleague  -      $10 $10 from 2 friends at church -     $20 $5 from 4 neighbors -                  $20 $10 from 2 family members  -      $20 $5 from teacher/school friends -  $5                             TOTAL -             $100   Be a Walk Star Everybody wants to be a Star!  Now you can be a Star Walker for NAMIWalks!  Walkers who raise $1,000 or more are eligible to receive this NAMIWalks 2015 Star Fundraiser Pin.   NAMIWalks T-shirt Every walker who raises $100 or more will receive a cool, NAMIWalk T-shirt!  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS   SILVER SPONSORS     START/FINISH LINE SPONSORS Gary & Charlotte Peterson   BRONZE SPONSORS Cedar Ridge * Edmond Psychiatric Assoc. * Edwin Fair CMHC * FIS Foundation * Maxine & Jack Zarrow Foundation * PhRma * TTCU The Credit Union * The Trust Company of Oklahoma    SUPPORTER SPONSORS Bank of Oklahoma * Eli Lilly & Co. * IPS Research * Northcare * Quail Creek Bank * Red Rock Behavioral Health Services * BancFirst   KILOMETER SPONSORS Kirkpatrick Bank * The Davis Fund   IN KIND SPONSORS Lamar Advertising Co. * Sonic America's Drive-In * Harkins Theaters * KindSnacks * Starbucks * Ozarka * Panera Bread Company * Travis Garza Bootcamp * Nexus Productions Inc. * GameTime Inflatables * Dawn Gilstrap Photography

Lion-haired bunnies

At the NAMI Tulsa May Education Meeting, Peggy from Parkside Hospital talked about pet therapy. She brought over two lion-haired bunnies. Pictured is Frances holding one of the bunnies.

SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE: Oklahoma Watch Presents “Oklahoma Watch-Out” Forum: Mental Health for Women Thursday, May 21, 6-7 p.m. Circle Cinema, Tulsa. The event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are appreciated- email events@oklahomawatch.org    Our panelists include: Janet Cizek, Center for Therapeutic Interventions managing partner and CEO; Roxanne Hinther, Women in Recovery clinical director; and Dr. Nicole Washington, Family and Children’s Services psychiatrist.  Go here for more information.      Read our special reports on mental health in Troubled State: A Series on Mental Health

NAMI Walks 2015

NAMI Walks 2015

12th Annual 5KWalk                                      

June 20th, 2015                  

Myriad Gardens 301 W Reno OKC, OK                                 

Check In: 8:30 AM                                  

Walk: 9:30 AM

Contact NAMI Oklahoma at 1-800 583-1264 for more information                                

End the stigma of Mental Illness!!!                                            

Hope Starts With You!!!

Why Do You Walk?

"MENTAL ILLNESS IS NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF, BUT STIGMA AND BIAS SHAME US ALL."  Former US President Bill Clinton

WHY DO YOU WALK? * In honor of a loved one? * To decrease stigma and increase awareness? *  Because you are successfully living with mental illness? REGISTER HERE TODAY LET'S MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST AND BEST NAMI WALK EVER!!! COUNTDOWN TO WALK:  45 DAYS

THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS

SILVER	START/FINISH LINE	BRONZE	SUPPORTER	KILOMETER	IN-KIND
Grand Lake Mental Health Center	Gary & Charlotte Peterson	Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health	Eli Lilly &Company	Kirkpatrick Bank	Edmond Sun
Pfizer		Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center	IPS Research	The Davis Fund	Krystal Harlow Graphic Designs
St. Anthony's Hospital		FIS Foundation	Quail Creek Bank		Nexus Productions
Otsuka Pharmaceuticals		Maxine Zarrow Foundation	Red Rock Behavioral Health Services		Harkins Bricktown Theaters
		Phrma			Integris Hospital
		The Trust Company of Oklahoma			Ozarka
		Integris Hospital			Lamar Billboards

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National Alliance on Mental Illness Launches StigmaFree Campaign May is Mental Health Month

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 1, to support Mental Health Month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the philosophy hope & grace initiative are joining forces to launch the StigmaFree campaign.

The StigmaFree campaign urges individuals, companies, organizations and campuses to create an American culture in which the stigma that is often associated with mental health conditions is ended and replaced by hope and support for recovery.

"Stigma free environments promote and support acceptance and respect, while encouraging the help-seeking that makes recovery possible," comments NAMI Executive Director Mary Giliberti.  "It is our hope that this campaign will drive individuals and their families to be open about mental illness and get the help they need."

Assistance, tools and resources will be available in the coming months for organizations, companies and other groups to ensure a successful partnership.

To join the movement, go to NAMI.org and take the pledge to be stigma free by:

1.   Learning about  mental health—educating yourself and others;
2.   Seeing the person not the illness—striving to listen, understand and tell my own story; and
3.   Taking action—spread the word, raise awareness and make a difference.

In addition to taking the pledge, support stigma free living on social media with the hashtag #iamstigmafree.  

NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and volunteers who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. NAMI relies on gifts and contributions to support our important work.

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SOURCE National Alliance on Mental Illness

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Katrina Gay

National Director of Communications

Office: 703-600-1103

Cell: 615-545-2548

NAMI-TULSA MAY EDUCATION MEETING

NAMI-TULSA MAY EDUCATION MEETING!

When: Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Where: Fellowship Congregational Church

2900 S Harvard, Tulsa

Time: 7 pm

Topic: Have Animals– Will Travel

NAMI Tulsa is proud to have Peggy Kelley, LPC, as our featured speaker. Peggy Kelley is a therapist who works at Parkside and is certified in pet therapy and animal enrichment. She will be bringing some of her animal friends with her, so please come and join us!

Light refreshments will be served– Come join the fun!

NAMI Oklahoma 30 Year Anniversary Party

You are cordially invited to NAMI Oklahoma's 30 Year Anniversary Party!!!! When Friday May 15, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT Add to Calendar   Where Crossings Community Center 10255 N Pennsylvania Ave The Village, OK 73120 Driving Directions   NAMI Oklahoma is celebrating 30 years of education, support and advocacy!   NAMI Oklahoma is proud to announce their 30th anniversary.  You are cordially invited to attend a celebration on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crossings Community Center located at 10255 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK  73120 Please register on the link below to join us for good food and fun celebrating 30 years of NAMI Oklahoma! Get more information Register Now! I can't make it If you have any questions please contact the NAMI Oklahoma office at 405-607-6018 or 1-800-583-1264.    Thank you for all your support through the years of NAMI Oklahoma we look forward to seeing you on May 15th!   Sincerely,   NAMI Oklahoma Inc NAMI Oklahoma namiok@coxinet.net 405-607-6018