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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS AS NEW ORLEANS’ VOICE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
In This Issue:
NAMI New Orleans 40th Anniversary Aboard the Creole Queen Highlights
Join NAMIWalks 2018
Ongoing Support Groups
In Memoriam: Fabio Canton
NAMIWalks Team Captains Kick-off Luncheon
Free One-On-One Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Education Sessions
40th Anniversary Photos
Pledge Your Special Occasion
NAMI Convention Highlights
Free Suicide Bereavement Counseling
Mental Health First Aid Training
Join or Renew Your Membership
Special Mid-Summer 2018 Edition
Tur n to page 2 to learn more about New Orleans’ only second line for mental illness awareness!
Members of NAMI New Orleans Board of Directors and Executive Director Lisa Romback with
Mardi Gras Indian Queens celebrating our 40th anniversary aboard the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler
Thank You for Celebrating 40 Years of Service with NAMI New Orleans! Luminaries from across the nation were in attendance at NAMI New Orleans 40th anniversary celebration on
Friday, June 29th, aboard the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler. Guests enjoyed a picturesque two-hour
Mississippi River cruise, live music from Sullivan Dabney’s Muzik Jazz Band, and appearances from the
Mardi Gras Indian Queens. The sold-out event also featured a raffle and a silent auction with proceeds
benefitting NAMI New Orleans. Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to NAMI New Orleans former
Executive Director (1978-2010), Bea Piker; NAMI New Orleans former Board Treasurer (1978-2017), Fabio
Canton; and NAMI New Orleans Founder Harold A. Martin, Jr. (awarded posthumously). NAMI New Orleans
Board President, William “Chuck” Credo, III, and Vice President, Susan Norwood, were also presented with
Outstanding Leadership Awards. Special thanks to guest speaker Mary Giliberti, CEO of the National
Alliance on Mental Illness. Our most sincere gratitude goes out to our generous sponsors: Boh Brothers
Construction, The New Orleans Advocate, IBERIABANK, William “Chuck” Credo, III, Elizabeth Boh, Entergy
New Orleans, The Brett Thomas Doussan Foundation, The Downtown Development District, Mardi Gras
Indian Queens, River Oaks Hospital, PhRMA, The McEnery Company, University Medical Center, Hancock-
Whitney Bank, Dr. & Mrs. Edward Foulks, Lauricella Land Company, LLC., Ella Flower, Susan Norwood,
Nancy Moore, Betty Tedesco, and Xplore Federal Credit Union. Turn to page 3 for more photos of the event!
Change Minds with a Second Line at NAMIWalks New Orleans! Saturday, October 6th Audubon Park, New Orleans Sign up for free at www.namiwalks.org/neworleans
See our full events calendar online at:
www.namineworleans.org/calendar/
ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
A monthly group for adult loved ones of people living with mental illness offered at three locations:
Every first Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at
NAMI New Orleans’ Uptown Office
1538 Louisiana Ave. in New Orleans
Every third Tuesday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at
NAMI New Orleans’ Westbank Office
2051 8th St. in Harvey
Every fourth Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at
Congregation Beth Israel
4004 West Esplanade Ave. in Metairie
*Please check our online calendar for
Holiday Support Group Schedules
NAMI CONNECTION PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS
A weekly group for adults living with mental illness:
Thursdays 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at
NAMI New Orleans’ Uptown Office
1538 Louisiana Ave. in New Orleans
Fridays 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at
NAMI New Orleans’ Westbank Office
2051 8th St. in Harvey
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
A peer-led support group for adults whose lives
have been impacted by the loss of a loved one
to suicide, whether recently or in the past. The
group meets 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on the
second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at NAMI New Orleans Uptown Office,
1538 Louisiana Ave. in New Orleans. Please
contact the volunteer facilitators before
attending your first group at 504-410-7025 or
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE (DBSA)
For people living with these disorders and their
loved ones. Adults only. Meets first and third
Tuesdays of each month, 7:30 p.m. -
9:00 p.m. at Tulane-Lakeside Hospital, 4700
South I-10 Service Road in Metairie. Enter via
the main hospital entrance, cafeteria to the left.
Contact Eileen or John at 504-286-1916.
www.dbsaneworleans.org
NAMI NEW ORLEANS MENTAL HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION TEAM
The NAMI New Orleans Mental Healthcare
Navigation Team (MHNT) is here to help
individuals and families find the resources they
need. Contact our MHNT Coordinator Debbie at
504-896-2345 (M-F 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) or
by email at [email protected]
See our full events calendar online at:
www.namineworleans.org/calendar
Start a Team for NAMIWalks 2018! You can change minds with a second line at NAMIWalks 2018!
Become a NAMIWalks Team Captain and help those affected by
mental illness in our community! Plus, all Team Captains are invited
to the annual NAMIWalks Team Captains’ Luncheon in August!
Team Captains’ Kick-off Luncheon
Friday, August 24th at 1:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn in Metairie 2261 Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA
Send RSVPs by August 17th to Meghan
via email at [email protected]
or by calling 504-896-2345!
You can make a difference with NAMIWalks New Orleans! Start your NAMIWalks team today!
Register for free at www.namiwalks.org/neworleans
Free One-On-One Education about Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder
NAMI New Orleans is now offering free education sessions for adults living with schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder and/or their loved ones. Receive free resources, information, and practical suggestions for improving mental and physical health. Sessions are one hour in-person or 30 minutes over the phone. This program is made possible by a grant from Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
Contact Debbie at the MHNT to schedule a session at 504-896-2345 or via email at [email protected]
In Memoriam: Fabio Jesus Canton, 1944-2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Fabio Jesus Canton
announces his passing on Friday, July 20, 2018. A native of Merida,
Mexico; Fabio was born on February 20, 1944. He moved to the
United States at the age of 8 and was raised in the city of New Orleans.
In 2017, Fabio retired after a successful 51-year career as a CPA in the
New Orleans region. Fabio served on the NAMI New Orleans Board of
Directors since its inception in 1978. His service
with NAMI New Orleans led to him being chosen as
a recipient of the People's Health Champion Award
in 2015. Fabio is survived by his loving wife of 37
years, Georgia, and their children, grandchildren,
and great grandchildren. His legacy will live on at
NAMI New Orleans for years to come.
Special thanks to our Kick-off Luncheon Sponsor:
NAMI New Orleans Board of Directors Member, Leisa Farrar, with Lisa Doussan and Judy Nides
from the Brett Thomas Doussan Foundation pose with a Mardi Gras Indian Queen
Mardi Gras Indian Queens entertaining the crowd with music by Sullivan Dabney’s Muzik Jazz Band
Sponsors Dr. & Mrs. Edward Foulks
The Credo Family: Andree, Chuck IV, NAMI New
Orleans Board President Chuck III, and Cindy
NAMI New Orleans Executive Director, Lisa Romback, with NAMI CEO Mary Gilliberti
and NAMI New Orleans Board of Directors Vice President, Susan Norwood
Trumpet player from
Sullivan Dabney’s Muzik Jazz Band Guests with the Mardi Gras Indian Queens
Photos from the NAMI New Orleans
40th Anniversary Celebration
Pledge Your Birthday or Special Occasion to NAMI New Orleans!
Celebrate our 40th anniversary by pledging your birthday, anniversary, or special occasion to NAMI New Orleans! Instead of gifts, ask for friends and family to donate to NAMI New Orleans through social media or ask in person!
Learn how to pledge your special occasion to
NAMI New Orleans by contacting Meghan at
[email protected] or 504-896-2345
2018 NAMI Convention Highlights From June 27th - 30th, over 1,700 advocates from
across the nation convened at the Sheraton in
New Orleans for the 2018 NAMI Convention.
Participants learned about new research for better
treatments, early intervention efforts, and disease
development. NAMI New Orleans also provided 85
volunteers to assist with Convention efforts. Special
thanks to all those who helped us make the 2018
NAMI Convention a great success!
City of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell
at the opening plenary
Actor & Screenwriter Clark Gregg
presenting at the Convention
NAMI New Orleans Now Offering Free Suicide Bereavement Counseling Sessions
If you or someone you know has lost a loved one to suicide, please contact the NAMI New Orleans Mental Healthcare Navigation Team (MHNT) to schedule up to five (5) free and confidential counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
Contact Debbie at the MHNT to schedule a counseling session at 504-896-2345 or via
email at [email protected]
The free counseling sessions are made possible by a generous grant from The Human Fund in memory of William “Wilkins” Kearney. Learn more about The Human Fund at www.thehumanfundnola.com.
Make checks payable & mail to: NAMI New Orleans ▪ 1538 Louisiana Avenue ▪ New Orleans, LA 70115
Join or renew your NAMI New Orleans membership online at www.namineworleans.org and click “join”.
Join or renew your NAMI New Orleans Membership Today! Annual Membership Dues: $40 Annual Household Membership Dues: $60
Please accept my additional donation of $_________ Note: There is an open-door membership for those with fixed incomes. Contact Shannon at [email protected] or 504-896-2345 to learn more.
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Contact Us! NAMI New Orleans Uptown Friendship Club 1538 Louisiana Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 P) 504.896.2345 F) 504.896.2240 E) [email protected] NAMI New Orleans Westbank Friendship Club 2051 8th Street Harvey, LA 70058 P) 504.368.1944 F) 504.368.9784 E) [email protected]
Visit us on the web at
www.namineworleans.org
Connect with us! @namineworleans
Contact Meghan for more info!
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www.namiwalks.org/neworleans
New Orleans’ only second line
for mental illness awareness!
Saturday, October 6th
Audubon Park - New Orleans Registration @ 9:00 a.m. Second Line @ 10:00 a.m.
Start or join a team! Become an event sponsor!
Volunteer at the event!
Monthly Mental Health First Aid
Training Courses Now Available Thanks to a generous grant from Elizabeth Boh, NAMI New
Orleans is now offering the 8-hour Mental Health First Aid
Training course for individuals working with adults or with
youth ages 12-18. Mental Health First Aid helps you assist
someone experiencing a mental health or substance-use related crisis.
Course participants learn risk factors, warning signs, and strategies on
how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Course
participants will be certified in Mental Health First Aid for three years.
Visit us online at www.namineworleans.org,
contact Shannon at 504-896-2345, or via email at
[email protected] to learn more about
our next training on Wednesday, August 29, 2018!