National Alliance on Mental Illness of Maine

1. National Alliance on Mental Illness of Maine Find Help. Find Hope.

2. Mission & History • NAMI Maine is largest grassroots, peer (consumer) - and family- run non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illness. • NAMI National began in 1979 • NAMI Maine developed in 1984, support groups in Maine started prior to that

3. Key Beliefs • Mental Illnesses are illnesses like any other • Stigma is real and has terrible consequences • People who have a mental illness (peers) and families alike are essential to the recovery process • Family and peer education and support make substantial differences in outcomes • With appropriate treatment, services and supports, people can and do recover from mental illness

4. What NAMI Maine Does Support Education Advocacy

5. Peer and Family ~ Support Groups

6. Peer and Family ~ Education Peer Education Recovery Workbook Group Education Course

7. Peer and Family ~ Information and Referral • NAMI Maine Toll Free Helpline • 1-800-464-5767 • Any question related to mental health or co-occurring substance use

8. Peer and Family • Family Respite Program • Offers approximately 192 hours of respite care per year for families with children under 18 who have developmental or behavioral issues. • Families can choose their own provider (family member, friend, etc) if eligible.  • Providers become per diem NAMI employees. 

9. Criminal Justice CIT Crisis Intervention Team Training A one-week training for law enforcement, corrections, and other first responders. Building relationships in the community. IF YOU NEED TO CALL 911, ASK IF A CIT TRAINED OFFICER IS AVAILABLE

10. Outsider Art Rental and Sales

11. Corrections • Sequential Intercept Model Mapping • To help communities improve how they respond to people with justice system and mental health system involvement

12. Online Education • Family and Consumer Perspectives with Consent Decree and Regulations • Family and Consumer Perspectives and Recovery • Understanding Depression • Out of the Shadows • Free Webisodes (go to www.namimaine.org, click on the education tab) • Certificates of Completion available

13. Suicide Prevention • 1-day Gatekeeper Training for suicide prevention • Awareness presentations • Lifelines Program for schools • Transition Lessons for HS seniors • Middle School Lessons • Suicide Assessment and Prevention training for clinicians • Work with rural Primary Care Providers • For information on all training programs: www.ccsme.org/train/suicideprevention

14. Suicide Prevention • Survivors Speakers Bureau • Beyond the Basics of Suicide Prevention Annual Conference March 21, 2013

15. Resources • Resources • NIMH Outreach Partner • Brochures • Research • Clinical Trials • Website • www.namimaine.org

16. Advocacy • One-on-One via helpline and support groups • State Level – Legislature

17. Special Events Form a Walk Team

18. NAMI National Support Education Advocacy Research • Website: www.nami.org • Information Helpline 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) • NAMI StigmaBusters • NAMIWalks • Advocacy • National Convention

19. NAMI National Resources for Professionals Missing Persons Support

20. NAMI National • Child and Adolescent Action Center • Legal Support • Veterans Resource Center • Multicultural Action Center

21. NAMI National

22. 1 Bangor StreetAugusta, Maine 043301(800)464-5767http://www.namimaine.org

23. Depression & Anxiety The following slides were adapted from NIMH brochures • For more information and resources on mental illness contact: • NAMI Maine 1-800-464-5767 info@namimaine.org • For training on mental health issues contact: • Carrie Horne, Training Director, NAMI Maine chorne@namimaine.org

24. DepressionAdapted from NIMH Depression Brochure s • Feeling sad or “empty” • Feeling hopeless, irritable, anxious, or angry • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness • Loss of interest in work, family, once pleasurable activities, including sex • Feeling very tired • Not able to concentrate or remember details • Not being able to sleep or sleeping too much • Overeating, or not wanting to eat at all • Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts • Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems

25. How you can help someone who’s depressedAdapted from NIMH Depression Brochure s • Help them find a doctor/therapist & make an appointment • Talk to them, listen carefully and offer hope. • Never ignore comments about suicide, connect them to help (call their doctor, therapist, call the crisis hotline 1-888-568-1112 or 911). • Invite them for walks, outings and other activities. • Provide assistance in getting to appointments. • Encourage them to report medication concerns. • Remind them that with time and treatment the depression will lift.

26. Anxiety DisordersAdapted from NIMH Depression Brochure s • Include the following disorders: • Panic Disorder • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Social phobias • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) • Each anxiety disorder has different symptoms, but all the symptoms cluster around excessive, irrational fear and dread. • Effective therapies are available. Get help.

27. Resources • 1-888-568-1112 statewidemental health crisis hotline • 2-1-1 Maine • Toll free Maine Resource Directory of health and human services • 1-800-222-1222 – Poison Control Center • Overdose or Poisoning • NAMI Maine • Helpline: 1-800-464-5767 • Support Groups • Family-to-Family Education Course • Resource materials