NAMI Pinellas County, FL

Looking for a meaningful way to keep the youth in your life engaged this Spring? NAMI Pinellas County is partnering with Jeff Morris and Creative Pinellas for Healing Through Comics—a unique initiative for young adults aged 16-26 who are interested in exploring grief through their creativity. This FREE 4-week workshop will teach participants how to process their emotions, express what they are going through, and cope in healthy ways ?? April’s just around the corner—don’t miss out! You can learn more and register at this link: https://lnkd.in/geiuc-82

Looking for a meaningful way to keep the youth in your life engaged this Spring? NAMI Pinellas County is partnering with Jeff Morris and Creative Pinellas for Healing Through Comics—a unique initiative for young adults aged 16-26 who are interested in exploring grief through their creativity. This FREE 4-week workshop will teach participants how to process their emotions, express what they are going through, and cope in healthy ways ?? April’s just around the corner—don’t miss out! You can learn more and register at this link: https://lnkd.in/geiuc-82

It's officially #NAMIWalks season! Thank you for all those who joined us this morning for our Kickoff Event — we are now officially in our fundraising season for NAMIWalks Pinellas County. Please register to walk with us on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at England Brothers Park in Pinellas Park by visiting www.namiwalks.org/pinellas. Sponsorships and vendor spots are still available, and all the information can be found on our event page at the link above. We will be sharing more pictures next week. Sign up for our e-newsletter to get an early sneak peek: https://lnkd.in/gjJ6nmnv #WeAreNAMIWalks #MentalHealth4All #MentalHealthAwareness

We're excited to announce that our #NAMIWalksPinellasCounty Kickoff Event, happening next Friday, March 14, will feature a panel discussion on advocacy for mental health. “Advocacy for Mental Health: We All Have a Hand in It,”?will highlight how organizations across Pinellas County are advancing mental health advocacy and how individuals and families can play a crucial role in supporting their loved ones and their communities. Join us to hear actionable insights on how to affect change from local leaders Beth Piecora, Jean Pierre, LCSW, MBA, Public Defender Sara Mollo, and Family Advocate Michele Edwards, moderated by Christie Bruner. This event will also be a fantastic opportunity to connect with Walk team captains, gather fundraising tips, and build excitement for NAMIWalks Pinellas County on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Whether you are already registered to walk with us, or are simply interested in learning more, we would love to see you next week. ?? Don't wait: registration closes this Friday 3/7. This is a FREE event but space is limited, so please register to confirm your attendance. ?? Register at this link: https://lnkd.in/ga8xnE6k

Looking for a meaningful way to close out #BlackHistoryMonth? We will be wrapping up the celebration with Real Talk Wellness Experience, a virtual community wellness discussion: Thursday, February 27th 2025 1 PM — virtually on Zoom This session will feature a conversation with mental health expert, Dr. Kaye Haynes, PhD, and Siomara Bridges-Mata, Executive Director of NAMI Pinellas, on mental health support for People of Color. Learn how NAMI programs are designed to support mental wellness, engage in a guided discussion on healing, and walk away with actionable ways to care for yourself and your community. This FREE event is open to all and requires online registration;?please click the link below to reserve your spot and receive the Zoom link ahead of the program: https://conta.cc/43cY6n8

This week, NAMI Pinellas visited the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee to participate in both Florida Nonprofit Day and Florida Behavorial Health Day. Advocacy is an essential pillar of our mission to improve the mental health and quality of life of individuals and their families affected by mental illness. The trip was an opportunity for our Executive Director, Siomara Bridges-Mata, and our Deputy Director, Camille Hebting, to visit with our Pinellas County legislative delegation, and speak to the importance of continued funding for the FREE Peer and Family programs that we provide to the local community. We want to thank Senator Darryl Rouson, Anthony Serge from the office of Senator Ed Hooper, Corey Recvlohe from the office of Representative Adam Anderson, Jordan Watters from the office of Senator Nick DiCeglie, Representative Lindsay Cross, the office of Representative Kimberly Berfield, Representative Berny Jacques, Tristan Sommer from the office of Representative Linda Chaney, and Representative Michele K. Rayner, Esq. for meeting with us. We look forward to continuing to impact your constituents in a positive and meaningful way! The inaugural Florida Nonprofit Day was planned by Florida Nonprofit Alliance, to reinforce the vital role nonprofits play in Florida's economy and communities. Florida Behavorial Health Day is an annual event of the Florida Behavioral Health Association, supported by NAMI Florida and the Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition, which NAMI Pinellas is an active member of. #BehavorialHealthDay #Advocacy #MentalHealthMatters

Tomorrow, February 1st is the last call for Board of Director applications! We appreciate the applications and interest received so far! As we continue our search, we are especially looking for professionals in law, education, and law enforcement, as well as individuals with nonprofit governance experience to join our Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, guide our mission, and help shape the future of our organization. We encourage all interested candidates to apply by submitting resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. #Leadership #BoardOfDirectors #MentalHealth #NonprofitGovernance #CommunityImpact #JoinOurMission #NAMIPinellas

Last call for Board of Director applications! We appreciate the applications and interest received so far! As we continue our search, we are especially looking for professionals in law, education, and law enforcement, as well as individuals with nonprofit governance experience to join our Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, guide our mission, and help shape the future of our organization. Applications are open until February 1st—we encourage all interested candidates to apply! #Leadership #BoardOfDirectors #MentalHealth #NonprofitGovernance #CommunityImpact #JoinOurMission #NAMIPinellas

"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope." — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. King; every day, we uphold his legacy by providing the hope that the individuals affected by mental illness and their families need to see that recovery is possible. As Dr. King famously said, “the time is always right to do what is right.” Beyond his incredible leadership, we are thankful for all those who are following in his footsteps by being of service to others. Happy #MLKDay to all!

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the mental health community?? Great news—applications to join NAMI Pinellas' Board of Directors are still open! We’re particularly seeking individuals with expertise in law enforcement, finance, marketing, education, and law to help guide our efforts in mental health awareness, advocacy, and support. Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications to [email protected] by February 1st, 2025. Your leadership can help transform lives—apply today!