NAMI Summit County Ohio

Congratulations Klein's Pharmacy and team captain, Mitchell Ray! The Molly Cup is presented to the Mental Health Provider Team who raises the most money during NAMIWalks. Klein's Pharmacy raised $6,428.00 for NAMI Summit County during the NAMIWalks Summit County walk season. The Molly Cup is named in honor of Molly Hespenheide who passed away in 2013. She was a psychiatric nurse at Akron General and an avid supporter of NAMI's mission. Thank you Klein's Pharmacy for supporting our mission of improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

"Gratitude turns a meal into a feast." – Melody Beattie

Congratulations to our newest class of CIT graduates! We help local first responders understand various mental illnesses as part of their Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training. After their training, the team graduates and are ready to help our communities! Our NAMI family member Christa Smith spoke about the importance of CIT and shared her family's experience. CIT training aims to de-escalate mental health crises and reduce harm to the person in crisis, as well as the first responders. CIT partners law enforcement with local mental health providers, advocates, and peers living with a mental health condition with the goal of getting treatment for those experiencing mental health crises rather than incarceration.

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. At NAMI Summit County, we want you to know that you are not alone, and help is always a call away. Our support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees.

This a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before. – Maya Angelou

Our new community partner, A Mother's Silent Cry, offers support groups and activities for moms. Join them virtually every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, need a listening ear, or just want to connect, A Mother's Silent Cry is here to support you. https://lnkd.in/e8VAfsNk

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” — Albus Dumbledore

In a survey of NAMI support group participants, approximately 91% of respondents said the support group provided them with information and resources to manage crisis situations related to mental illness. 85% of participants rated NAMI support groups a 9 or 10 when asked if they would recommend NAMI's support groups. If you are looking for help with your mental health, consider becoming involved in our support groups. NAMI support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees. Visit our website to learn more about our support groups!

“Sometimes you climb out of bed in the morning and you think, I’m not going to make it, but you laugh inside — remembering all the times you’ve felt that way.” — Charles Bukowski

Caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Today and every day, take time to look after yourself and prioritize your well-being. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek