NAMI Oklahoma

It is the mission of NAMI Oklahoma to improve the quality of life for children, adults and their families who are affected with a mental illness.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Virginia Tech

It has been one week since the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech and I still am numb at the weight of this event. There has been unprecedented discussion on mental illness in the wake of this event. Some has been constructive and other comments have been down-right mean spirited. NAMI had developed a nice package of materials related to VT and I invite those interested in learning more about resources available, please visit NAMI's website.

Monday, April 09, 2007

New Visions for Tomorrow Classes

On March 15, Lawton began a new Visions for Tomorrow class with 24 students, and are now up to 26! Palma Bucher & Becky Robson are teaching it. Palma says that they have 4 students who are interested in being trained to be teachers - great news! They have had 4 of the 8 classes so far. We began a new VFT class in Oklahoma City on April 2 with 7 students. It's not too late to join us, if you're interested. Just call Lisa at 230-1900.

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

NAMI Oklahoma Conference

NAMI Oklahoma held its 20th Annual statewide conference on March 29th - 31st. I feel it was a really successful conference. One the first day with the Veterans Summit I was really impressed with the passion that our speakers had on their topics. This was a timely topic and deserves to be addressed more in the future.

One of my favorite things about the NAMI Conference's is seeing the ever dedicated volunteers and supporters of NAMI Oklahoma every year. It is almost like a family reunion. I am also encouraged by meeting the new people that are just being introduced to NAMI and knowing that one day they will be one of the faces I see every year at the conference and other NAMI Oklahoma events.

I want to encourage you that if you get the opportunity to attend a NAMI Oklahoma event definitely make plans to do so.

Take Care - AV