National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont

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600 BLAIR PARK RD STE 301WILLISTON, VT 05495 United States

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Speak Out about Mental Health as a Legislative Advocate with NAMI Vermont!

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Do you wish your elected officials were doing more to make mental health care effective and accessible? Your voice can help! Learn how to advocate effectively, build confidence, and influence policymakers. Join us and get empowered at our next NAMI Smarts for Advocacy training! To get started, please fill out this form: https://namivt.org/advocacy/nami-smarts-registration/ For more information on NAMI Vermont, visit: https://namivt.org/

Date Posted: 2024-11-06
Empower and Educate Your Community as a Mental Health Teacher!

Flexible Schedule | All Cities/Towns, VT 05495

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community and help provide life-changing education? You've come to the right place! The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) offers FREE mental health education programs across the state! NAMI Vermont's educational programs include: Family-to-Family Class - learn more at namivt.org/f2f Mental Illness & Recovery Workshop - learn more at namivt.org/mir Provider Program - learn more at namivt.org/provider Each of the above programs covers different content, but they all focus on providing better support to individuals with mental health challenges, as well as their loved ones and health care professionals. NAMI Vermont is seeking volunteers to teach these programs statewide. To get started, please fill out this form: https://namivt.org/get-involved/volunteer/form/ For more information on NAMI Vermont, visit: https://namivt.org/

Date Posted: 2024-11-06
Inspire, Empower, and Support Your Community: Become a Mental Health Presenter with NAMI Vermont!

Flexible Schedule | All Cities/Towns, VT 05495

Your story has the power to inspire and uplift others! Make a difference with NAMI Vermont as a mental health presenter. The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) offers FREE mental health presentations across the state! NAMI Vermont's presentations include: In Our Own Voice, a presentation for the general public by individuals with mental health challenges - learn more at namivt.org/programs/in-our-own-voice/ Next training: Saturday, March 8, 2025. Ending the Silence, a presentation for youth by individuals with mental health challenges - learn more at namivt.org/programs/ending-the-silence/ FaithNet, a presentation for faith communities in Vermont - learn more at namivt.org/programs/faithnet/ All three presentations focus on warning signs of mental illness, how to seek help, and why there is always hope. NAMI Vermont is seeking volunteers to give these presentations statewide. To get started, please fill out this form: https://namivt.org/get-involved/volunteer/form/ For more information on NAMI Vermont, visit: https://namivt.org/

Date Posted: 2024-12-16
Engage, Empower, and Inspire Others as a Mental Health Support Group Facilitator!

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community while empowering and supporting those who need it most? You've come to the right place! The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) offers FREE mental health support groups across the state! NAMI Vermont offers two types of support groups: Family Support Group, for loved ones of individuals who have mental health challenges - learn more at namivt.org/fsg Connection Peer Support Group, for individuals who have mental health challenges - learn more at namivt.org/csg Both kinds of support groups offer welcoming, and inspiring spaces for all to share their story in a judgment-free environment. Support groups can be facilitated virtually, in-person, or in a hybrid setting. NAMI Vermont is seeking volunteers to lead these groups statewide. To get started, please join the waitlist for training on our website! In-Person Connection Peer Support Group Facilitator Training: https://namivt.org/connection-recovery-support-group-facilitator-training-registration/ Family Support Group Facilitator Training: https://namivt.org/family-support-group-facilitator-training-registration/ For more information on NAMI Vermont, visit: https://namivt.org/

Date Posted: 2024-12-16

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NAMI Vermont supports, educates and advocates so that all communities, families, and individuals affected by mental illness or mental health challenges can build better lives.

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Did you know that 1 in 5 Vermonters are affected by mental health challenges at some point in their lives? The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) is a grassroots volunteer organization providing support, education, and advocacy FREE of charge so that all communities, families, and individuals affected by mental illness or mental health challenges can build better lives.

NAMI Vermont believes that mental wellness is achievable. We share our lived experiences to develop understanding, empathy, and compassion for one another. We practice acceptance, empowerment, honesty, self-care, and inclusion. Above all, we believe that there is always hope.

At NAMI Vermont, our vibrant community thrives on the invaluable contributions of dedicated volunteers. We’re a small grassroots organization relying on the commitment of individuals like you to power support groups, educational classes, events, and community outreach. Volunteers are the driving force behind our programs, enabling us to offer these free resources to communities in all corners of the state and online. Are you ready to use your skills and lived experience to spread hope in your community? Volunteer with us today!

Are you or a loved one in crisis? Call 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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