I remember the days leading up to my first year of college were filled with excitement and nerves as I prepared to leave my hometown to go to a large school that was over four hours away. Just as with most college students, I was nervous about making friends and finding my place, especially because more »
Read MoreThe Raleigh Police Department, in partnership with Alliance Behavioral Healthcare, is offering Mental Health First Aid Class sessions. The free, 8-hour sessions will be held once each month from December 2018-May 2019. All sessions will be held at the Raleigh Police Department Southwest District (601 Hutton St., Raleigh). The Mental Health First Aid class will more »
Read MoreThis story was provided by Krista, a Family-to-Family class member & Certified NAMI instructor. November 29, 2016 will forever be imprinted in my memory as the day that launched me on an unexpected and often challenging journey in helping my adolescent son survive his anxiety, depression and resulting self-medication. While sitting in a business meeting that more »
Read MoreNAMI Wake and NAMI North Carolina showed support on Sunday, November 11th, for the Triangle Survivors of Suicide Walk. Hundreds of friends and family members showed up to honor their loved ones and raise awareness of suicide. It was befitting that this event was held on Veteran’s Day, as the suicide rate for Veterans is more »
Read MoreUpdated October 11, 2018 at 8:52 am. Our Garner Family Support Group and Knightdale Connections Support Group will not be meeting on October 11th due to the weather. Resources: The Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day-a–year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any more »
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