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N ational A lliance on M ental Il lnes s. University of Iowa. Goals of NAMI-UI. Personal liberation from mental illnesses Improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases Provide mental health support, education, and advocacy
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NationalAllianceonMental Illness University of Iowa
Goals of NAMI-UI • Personal liberation from mental illnesses • Improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases • Provide mental health support, education, and advocacy • Engage and educate campus communities about an issue that merits serious attention-- mental illness • ERASING STIGMA! There is no shame in mental illness or asking for help.
Focus / Committees for Spring 2012 • Promotions • Events • Fundraising • Community/Campus Involvement • Current Events
Promotions • Getting our name / cause out for all events • Flyers / posters
Events • Movie Nights + Discussion • Guest Speakers • Coordinating with Fundraising to put together fundraising events
Events • NAMI Walk! • Held Annually • Raise money • Free food/entertainment • T-shirts • Spread awareness • Raise Money- $3500 dollars last year!
Fundraising! • Community Night • Silent Auction • Bake Sale • Trivia
Community/Campus Involvement • Candlelight Vigil (every October) • Mental Illness Awareness Week • Eating Disorder Awareness Week • Autism Awareness Month- April • Finals Week Study Tips and Popcorn • Looking to hold an event at Public Space One (Trivia? Music? Poetry?)
Community/Campus Involvement • Compeer Program • Become a friend to someone with a mental illness • One year commitment • Training Saturday 9:00-11:00 • Oaknoll Retirement Community • Game Days at the Library through NAMI-JC
Community/Campus Involvement • Community Mental Health “Minds Matter” Trivia • Teams of 10 • Different Themes
Current Events • Articles • Video Clips • Interviews Dementia diagnosis won’t stop Tennessee legendary coach Pat Summitt
Committees • Promotions • Events • Fundraising • Community/Campus Involvement
Leadership Opportunities • Chairperson / Secretary of one of the committees • Always open to new ideas for positions!!! • Executive Board (Elections held in April) • President • Vice President • Secretary • Treasurer
Stay In The Loop • Website- www.uiowa.edu/~namiui • Find us on Facebook- National Alliance on Mental Illness • Our email address- namiuiowa@gmail.com