Welcome to NAMI-MC
NAMI-MC is a dedicated, all volunteer organization whose purpose is to foster hope and respect for individuals with brain illnesses and their families through advocacy, education and support. We also focus on educating the public to eliminate the stigma and misinformation surrounding brain illnesses and to encourage community involvement.
NAMI-Moore County (National Alliance on Mental Ilness)
P.O. Box 4823
Pinehurst, NC 28374
ph: (910) 295-1053
fax: (910) 295-3398
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The next
"Family to Family Class"
will begin on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 and go through Tuesday,
May 11.
Registration is required and space is limited, so you must call
(910) 295-1053
or
E-mail F2F.Team.JP@gmail.com
to get begin enrollment.
Go to Course/Program Tab for more information.
The Iris is NAMI's symbol of courage and hope. It is derived from a painting by Vincent Van Gogh during one of his many hospitalizations for schizophrenia. Talents lies within in all of us - even those with a serious and persistent brain illness!
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What does NAMI do?
The Mission of NAMI-MC is...
- To advocate for quality services for the severe and persistently mentally ill in Moore County.
- To educate and raise awareness in the general population about mental illness.
- To provide emotional support and understanding for the families of mentally ill persons by offering FREE Educational and Support Meetings.
- To work with local, state, and national agencies to secure the necessary housing, living assistance, educational and rehabilitation opportunties, and vocational rehabilitation services for those with a mental illness.
- To promote research into the causes, recovery, and cures for mental illness
NAMI-MC is comprised entirely of volunteers with no paid staff. No local, state or federal funds are used to maintain or augment this organization. All income is through membership fees, donations, and NAMI-MC fundraising efforts.
****Please visit our Pathway to Awareness 2010 Site Page****
NAMI-MC Officers and Board of Directors
President *Marianne Kernan
Vice President Patty Laughlin
Secretary Barbara Mellinger
Treasurer Carole Reynolds
Events Chair Meg McGill
Fundraising Chair Betsy Faulkner
PR Director George Reynolds
Director Kelly Boyette
Director Bob Elmore
Director Janice Pfeilschifter
Board Legal Advisor Mia Lorenz
Immediate Past President Judith Krall
* "Pathway to Awareness" 2010 Chairman
We would love to hear from you!
Phone: (910) 295- 1053
E-mail: Info@nami-moorecounty.org
Mailing address:
NAMI-MC
P.O Box 4823
Pinehurst, NC 28374
NAMI-MC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt organization. Donations are always welcome and very much appreciated.
NAMI-Moore County (National Alliance on Mental Ilness)
P.O. Box 4823
Pinehurst, NC 28374
ph: (910) 295-1053
fax: (910) 295-3398
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