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As a member of NAMI Four Seasons, you will automatically become a member of NAMI North Carolina and the national organization, all while supporting NAMI's advocacy and education efforts.
January Education Program
January – 2012 At our meeting on January 21st, we will install our new Board Members for 2012, and say thank you to all those people who helped make 2011 a good year for NAMI-FOUR SEASONS. We encourage you to attend so that you can say thank you to our community supporters andhear more about the year […]
January 2012 Newsletter
“We Are Better Together” By Leslie Huntley, President NAMI Four Seasons We have had a very successful and interesting year at NAMI-FOUR SEASONS. More and more community members are aware that there is an active NAMI in Henderson and Polk Counties – they may even know what NAMI means. As most of you know, some major goals […]
November 2011 Newsletter
[column width=”33%” padding=”6%”] AT A GLANCE (select links to go directly to info) SAVE THE DATE – Upcoming Events REPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Election Nominees Sought – Please consider serving – Your time and talents are needed and valuable! [/column] [column width=”55%” padding=”0″] SUCCESS! NAMI Four Seasons would like to thank all the participants, sponsors and […]
Officials: Needs of mentally ill ignored
By Jessica Goodman Times-News Staff Writer Published: Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 4:30 a.m. FLAT ROCK — As journalist Peter Earley relayed the story of his son’s life with schizophrenia Saturday, the audience at Blue Ridge Community College broke out into applause. Read more…
October Education Program
October – 2011 There will be no educational meeting this month – instead, please join us for the Pete Earley event on October 8, 2011. The general education meeting is held the 3rd Saturday of each month @ 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Pardee Education Center at Blue Ridge Mall – Four Seasons Blvd.
Mamas vs Mental Illness
Verve Magazine – Oct 2011 Issue – Featuring Adrienne Brady: Hendersonville moms unite. This month, they’re hosting the award-winning author of Crazy. Read More…
Crisis intervention training fills vital role
Article by Barbara Smith – Published: Wednesday, September 14, Blue Ridge Now: On Aug. 6, the Times-News carried an Associated Press article about a mentally ill homeless man who died from head and neck injuries after a violent confrontation with police officers. There was also mention of a special training program offered by law enforcement across […]
October 2011 Newsletter
Please Join Us for a Special Event During Mental Illness Awareness Week We are honored to have Pete Earley, author of Crazy: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness, as our keynote speaker. We plan to use this opportunity to bring together a cross section of law enforcement officers, judicial representatives, mental health providers, […]
September 2011 Newsletter
Welcome to NAMI Four Seasons September News. REMINDER: The NAMI Family-to-Family course begins September 12th – a few more places have opened up – call today to register! [column width=”33%” padding=”6%”] AT A GLANCE (select links to go directly to info) Monthly Education Program SAVE THE DATE – Upcoming Events CIT Training New Brochure! Cooper Riis […]
September Education Program
Saturday, September 17th – 2011 This month we are especially pleased to welcome four police officers who have taken a course in Crisis Intervention. This course taught them how to defuse incidents when encountering a person who is clearly mentally ill. This is a great opportunity to meet and talk with these specially trained officers […]