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By Ken Duckworth, NAMI Medical Director I am one of many who would say that Robin Williams was among my favorite actors. His portrayal of a psychiatrist in Good Will Hunting is my all-time favorite. A colleague of mine told me her…
State Rates and Ranks Listed—Model Legislation Proposed Arlington, Va.—One of the best steps in recovery from mental illness is a job, but the national unemployment rate for individuals receiving public mental health services is approximately 80 percent, according to a…
NAMI Vermont is pleased to announce that we certified six new Connection facilitators this past weekend. The training was held at the Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center. Our next training will be scheduled for the fall in Central Vermont.
Want to invite your friends or co-workers to the biggest party for mental health in 2014? Learn how to connect and spread the word with NAMIWalk’s new website at the NAMIWalk Team Captain Kick-off Luncheon. Tuesday July 22nd, 12pm at…
NAMI Vermont is pleased to announce that a new Family Support Group will begin on Wednesday, June 18th in St. Johnsbury at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library at 5:30 p.m. Starting in July, meetings will be offered on the…
With the Vermont Comedy Divas! Join us at the Vergennes Opera House Saturday June 7th at 7:30pm to laugh your socks off at Vermont’s all-female touring comedy troupe. Tickets are $12/$8 for NAMI members and are available here or at the…
NAMI Vermont is pleased to partner with the Mental Health Designated Agencies in Morrisville, Rutland, and Bennington to offer our free one-day workshop “Mental Illness and Recovery” on May 31st in Morrisville and June 7th in Rutland and Bennington from…
“Karen Kelley is one of about 10 million people who suffer from mental illness. The cost is staggering, and could never account for the emotional toll.” Check out the USA Today article that features Karen’s story:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the month of May, NAMI Vermont and the rest of the country are bringing awareness to mental illness.…