2017 Spring Newsletter

Indiana CIT Reaching More Communities

2017 Spring Newsletter

By Barbara Thompson, Communications and Events Manager

During this 2017 state legislative session, NAMI Indiana advocates saw the passage of Senate Bill 231. This bill, authored by Senators Michael Crider (R-28) and Jeff Raatz (R-27) and sponsored by Representatives Harold Slager (R-15), Kevin Mahan (R-31), and Linda Lawson (D-1), will help to fund the Indiana Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Technical Assistance Center, providing technical assistance and funding opportunities to communities interested in developing a CIT program. The CIT TAC would also be charged with data collection and analysis of CIT programs.

IN THIS ISSUE CJ Summit Summary

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Ending the Silence begins in Indiana

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Empowering Lives through Employment Training

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Education & Programs Update

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NAMI FaithNet My Tool For Storytelling & Advocacy

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My Recovery Story

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Changes for Hoosier Care Connect MDwise Health Plans

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Affiliate News 11

This legislation is critical to the decriminalization of mental illnesses in Indiana communities. As an evidence supported practice, CIT leads to safer interactions between law enforcement

NAMI Indiana Calendar of Events

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Crisis Intervention Team trained law enforcement and first responders of Dearborn & Ohio Counties, Indiana. This is the first class to graduate the 40-hour training. Crisis Intervention Team training in Vigo County, Indiana.

Wednesday, April 19th: 10:30am-12:30pm Public Policy Committee Meeting

Saturday, June 17th: 10:00am-4:00pm NAMI Indiana Leadership Conference

Saturday, April 22nd23rd: In Our Own Voice Presenter Training

Wednesday, June 21st: 7:30pm-8:30pm Public Policy Committee Meeting

Wednesday, May 17th: 10:30am-12:30pm Public Policy Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 19th: 10:30am-12:30pm Public Policy Committee Meeting

Saturday, June 10th: 10:00am-2:00pm NAMI Indiana Board Meeting For event details: www.namiindiana.org/events

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Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit This year’s Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit Kaczynski, author of “Every Last Tie: The Story of the took place on March 10, 2017 at the Indianapolis Marriott Unabomber and his Family”, and brother of Theodore North. In partnership with our presenting sponsor, Equitas, Kaczynski, the so-called Unabomber. David shared the our theme was “Course Corrections” – the idea that making impact his brother’s illness had on their family, and reminded small yet deliberate changes in direction can get us where us that things are not always as black and white as the we want to go in improving our mental health and criminal criminal justice system tries to make them, and that even in justice systems. Equitas focuses collective problem-solving the darkest of times, our shared humanity and love prevails. energy on managing mental and Workshop topics included Serious behavioral health challenges, and Mental Illness and the Death Penalty; supports efforts that ensure society “NAMI Indiana is proving itself The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police does not default to the criminal Department’s Behavioral Health to be a great convener justice system. Equitas shares Unit – A Holistic Approach Utilizing on these issues and for future NAMI Indiana’s interest in raising Police, Community and Mental public awareness and implementing collaboration.” Health Practitioners; Stories from sensible programming and policy Within: Planning and Implementing – 2017 Summit attendee through convening influential allies Effective Mental Health in Jails locally and nationally. and Prisons; Autism and Mental Our morning keynote was provided by Dr. Mark Munetz Illness: Bringing the Community Together; Facing Barriers (Northeast Ohio Medical University), who discussed how Head On: Community Reentry Solutions that Work; and to operationalize the Sequential Intercept Model through Battle Buddies: A Discussion on the Power of Narrative, mapping and community action planning. This model Vulnerability, and Peers in Mental Health Recovery for identifies opportunities to divert individuals with mental Veterans. illness away from deeper involvement in the criminal We appreciate our board, staff, volunteers, presenters, and justice system. generous sponsors including Equitas, Anthem, Options Following a legislative update provided by Senator Jim Behavioral Health, Optum, Kaplan College, Geo Group, and Merritt (R-31), our afternoon keynote speaker was David Janssen for making this event possible!

It’s Here! Ending the Silence begins in Indiana We are pleased to announce the success of the first Ending the Silence presentation in Indiana on February 8, 2017. It is our hope that this is the first of many more to come. Ending the Silence is a 50-minute mental health presentation for middle and high school aged youth. It helps youth learn the early warning signs of mental illness. Students are provided with resources and tools to help themselves, friends or family members who may be experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. 2

As with other NAMI education and support programs, it offers a vital community resource while also raising public awareness of NAMI generally and introducing NAMI to audiences who do not already know about us. Thank you NAMI West Central Indiana and to all the dedicated volunteers for helping launch this program in Indiana.

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From our partners at The Arc of Indiana

Empowering Lives through Employment Training The Arc of Indiana, a statewide advocacy organization for people with disabilities, strives to empower people and inspire change in many ways. One of those ways is through The Arc of Indiana Foundation which exists to create postsecondary training opportunities for people with disabilities that empower and lead to meaningful employment through its program, Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI). After receiving vocational training at EGTI, students apply those skills through internships at the Courtyard Muncie and Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co., developed by our for-profit, Arc Innovation, and at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. About: EGTI’s programming is designed for individuals whose academic, social, communication and adaptive skills are affected due to a disability. Most applicants would have received special education services in the K-12 setting and exited their secondary school with a diploma, GED, or certificate of completion; though EGTI accepts candidates who dropped out from their high school experience. EGTI is a certificate program (not an accredited college degree program). Participants may also earn additional industry recognized certifications depending upon the program selected. Curriculum: At the beginning of each training session, students receive instruction on topics within health and wellness as well as other life skills such as using public transportation. All training sessions are broken down into sequential units that are individually taught during classroom and lab time. Once students have shown proficiency in a unit, job-shadowing and hands-on opportunities are scheduled for those skills. Skills build upon one another until students

have mastered the entire job. At this point, internships begin. Internship hours and work readiness skills are the focus during the last month of each training session. Classroom time is scheduled around internship hours. Work readiness topics include a variety of job search, acquisition and retention skills, and interpersonal and personal quality skills necessary for employment. Current Programs: Ranging in length between ten and 13 weeks, students have a choice of vocational training including: front desk agent and heart of house (housekeeping) in a hotel, patient transporter, environmental services and nutrition services in a hospital, or prep cook, dishwasher, server assistant, server, and host in a restaurant. More programming is in development for the future. Student Life: Students live, work, and play at the Courtyard Muncie and have many opportunities to explore the Muncie community. Students may also choose to commute. A meal plan is included in the room and board fee and offers several dining choices including those available at Ball State University. Supervised evening and weekend stays and outings are part of the well-rounded student experience. An overnight staff person is provided as well as nurse consultation during specific hours throughout the week. The opportunity to develop friendships, increase independent living skills, and engage in hands-on learning is all critical in our whole person approach to help each student not only be job ready, but life ready. Visit www.erskinegreeninstitute.org for complete information, to schedule a visit, links to social media, ways to donate, and e-newsletter sign up.

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Education & Programs Update by Linda Williams

Webinar: What to Do (And Not Do) When Children Are Anxious April 20, 2017, 1:00-2:00 PM ET

Caregivers play a vital role in helping a child manage anxiety. Sometimes it’s hard to know what to say and do when a child is anxious. This NIMH webinar will offer the practical strategies to help caregivers and children break the cycle of anxiety. Participants will learn how to present important concepts about the nature and causes of anxiety, effective ways to change unhelpful thinking, how to face feared situations in a gradual, manageable way, and how to identify and change the cycle of accommodating anxiety within the family. To register for the online webinar visit: https://whattodowhenchildrenareanxious.eventbrite.com

Webinar: Understanding Depression in Teenagers April 27, 2017, 1:00-2:00 PM ET

Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. Depression has its origins early in life, but current treatments are inadequate. Close to a third of young people with depression do not respond to treatment and many of those who do respond eventually relapse. Join Dr. Argyris Stringaris, Chief of the NIMH Mood Brain and Development Unit in Bethesda, MD, for this webinar on depression in teenagers. To register for the online webinar visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-understandingdepression-in-teenagers-tickets-31463006700

“I think any family who is dealing with mental health conditions should attend this class.” This quote is from someone that recently completed the free 12 session class that NAMI offers, Familyto-Family. Thousands of families describe the program as life-changing. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. This class is being offered in five locations around Indiana. Visit our website www.namiindiana.org to find out more. Did you take a Family-to-Family class and are now interested in being trained to teach it? There is a training scheduled in Indianapolis on August 4, 5, and 6, 2017. Contact Linda Williams, Program Coordinator [email protected] to inquire about the application process. Are you living with a mental health condition? Would you like to learn more? Peer-to-Peer is a free 10 session class. Attendees leave NAMI Peer-to-Peer with a customized relapse prevention plan and tools to create their own Advance Directive for Mental Healthcare Decision Making. There are currently three classes being held around Indiana. If you are interested in signing up for the next available class, please visit our website. NAMI Indiana hosted a Connection Facilitator Training in February, 2017. NAMI Connection is a support group for people living with a mental health condition. Congratulations to the seven new certified facilitators. The time and energy you spend to train and facilitate these groups is very much appreciated by so many. In 2016, there were over 150 In Our Own Voice presentations held around the state. NAMI Indiana will be training new In Our Own Voice presenters on April 22 & 23, 2017. Please visit our website for more information about the program.

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NAMI FaithNet -My Tool For Storytelling & Advocacy By Eric Riddle, NAMI South Central Indiana

I was introduced to NAMI FaithNet in September 2014 at Christian Theological Seminary (CTS) when NAMI FaithNet of Indiana and CTS co-sponsored the full day Mental Health Basics for Life and Ministry Conference. Seminary students, professors, clergy, mental health professionals, and ministry partners gathered to share and learn best practices. I attended the event with my friend, Tony Roberts, author of Delight in Disorder. The FaithNet Bridges of Hope presentation equipped us with education, ministry ideas, and NAMI resources. We were encouraged to take ownership of the FaithNet resources and share them back in local communities. After nearly a year of praying for development of a mental health ministry, Tony and I found our inspiration one day from the Pathways to Promise (www.pathways2promise.org) description of their Companionship Ministry. With this as a model, we committed to starting our own ministry, Faithful Friends.

On a personal note, I had the opportunity to share parts of my own mental health recovery journey as an example of storytelling and advocacy. I thank NAMI for empowering me with resources to help eliminate mental health stigma.

FaithNet

I encourage other NAMI affiliates to consider bringing diverse faith leaders, healthcare providers, and advocates together to discuss mental health care and ministry. NAMI FaithNet is an excellent platform and resource from which you, too, can open dialogue, share ideas, raise awareness, and provide education. The seeds you plant in faith communities as a steadfast advocate will bear fruit in time. But we must remember what Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Don’t judge your day by the harvest you reap, but by the number of seeds you plant.” For more information on NAMI FaithNet visit www.nami.org/NAMIFaithnet

In early 2015, my local NAMI South Central Indiana affiliate in Columbus wrote a mini-grant proposal to the national NAMI FaithNet organization. After receiving the grant, we started a NAMI FaithNet subcommittee, presented Bridges of Hope to three congregations and interviewed leaders from 10 different churches. One year later, in January 2016, Tony and I organized a two hour Bridges of Hope training and invited all local pastors. The attendance exceeded our expectations. Over 40 people, representing 17 different churches, filled the room. A significant outcome of the event was a follow-up Mental Health First Aid training for clergy and lay leaders. This year, our NAMI South Central Indiana affiliate sponsored the NAMI FaithNet conference on February 20. NAMI FaithNet advisor, Carole Wills, facilitated the training, Creating Stigma Free Congregations, to a full room. At the heart of the presentation was the role of storytelling, education, and advocacy. 5

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Thank you for standing up for mental health. #KeepWhatWorks

March was a tumultuous month for NAMI and countless other healthcare advocacy organizations around the country due to efforts in Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The battle against the “repeal and replace” legislation called the American Health Care Act (AHCA) is over for now, thanks to grassroots advocacy from people just like you. Your phone calls, emails, tweets, and presence at town hall meetings did not go unnoticed and the bill was “pulled” on Friday, March 24th, because it could not win the support of a majority of the members in the U.S. House of Representatives. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that 24 million people would lose their health insurance by 2026 if the American Health Care Act became law. Under the AHCA, 320,000 Hoosiers who gained health coverage under HIP 2.0 (Indiana’s version of Medicaid expansion - made possible by funding in the Affordable Care Act) would have been at risk to lose coverage as soon as 2020. Ohio Governor John Kasich joined three other republican governors to author a letter opposing the AHCA, saying that it did “not ensure the resources necessary to make sure no one is left out, and shifts significant new costs to states.” Despite significant opposition like this from both sides of the aisle - seven of the nine members representing Indiana in the House of Representatives issued statements supporting the AHCA. The following members of the Indiana Congressional Delegation publicly supported the AHCA and are likely to support similar legislation if offered. Please consider calling their office to explain why affordable health insurance is critical to mental illness prevention and recovery. DISTRICT

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Jackie Walorski

202-225-3915

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Jim Banks

202-225-4436

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Todd Rokita

202-225-5037

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Susan W. Brooks

202-225-2276

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Luke Messer

202-225-3021

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Larry Bucshon

202-225-4636

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Trey Hollingsworth

202-225-5315

Thank you for your advocacy - your voice makes a difference.

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and someone experiencing a mental health crisis, as well as diverts people away from jail and into treatment. The number of communities with a CIT coalition is steadily growing. For nearly a decade, NAMI Indiana has assisted communities around the state with bringing together advocates, providers, and law enforcement to form these Crisis Intervention Teams. In the first few months of 2017, two Indiana communities were added to the list. Terre Haute and Lawrenceburg Indiana hosted their first CIT classes in early 2017, training law enforcement from Vigo, Ohio, and Dearborn counties. Hamilton, Vanderburgh, Marion, and Tippecanoe counties also held CIT trainings. The Vanderburgh Sheriff ’s office reports that approximately 90% of patrol deputies are trained in CIT. Once a CIT coalition is formed, coalition members recruit local experts (including representatives from law enforcement, mental health providers, and advocacy groups like NAMI) to volunteer to present at the 40-hour training. Officers are trained to recognize and verbally deescalate a mental health crisis situation and, when appropriate, send the individual in crisis to a medical facility. Even with the increased awareness and support for Crisis Intervention Teams, Indiana remains behind our neighboring state of Ohio. In Ohio, legislation similar to SB231 helped to bring CIT to 86 of the state’s 88 counties. Here in the Hoosier state, NAMI Indiana estimates that fewer than 20% of counties have even a single CIT-trained officer. The legislative support of SB231 will help to expand CIT into additional interested counties at an increased rate. To learn more about CIT in Indiana, visit www.namiindiana.org//criminaljustice/cit-1.

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My Recovery Story By David Smail

I was senior class president and the class clown. When I went to Wabash College, the first semester was a whirlwind. I pledged a fraternity, played football and studied speech. I drank a lot because it seemed everyone drank a lot. I was planning to become a lawyer but I got diagnosed with NonHodgkin’s Lymphoma the second semester of my junior year. After my recuperation, I continued to drink heavily. I fell in love with a bartender and we got married too fast and too soon. At that time my mental illness was revealing itself. I continued to drink and began smoking marijuana daily, as a form of self -medication. Alcohol was a reliable depressant and the marijuana helped with my anxiety. In the spring of 2001 I decided to stop drinking and get my life together. By the fall of 2001 I was in full blown mania, thinking I was a combination of George Washington and Tupac. I was supposed to go to the hospital on September 11th, 2001. I called the hospital at 6 a.m. but nobody answered, so I went to work instead. There, I saw both of the twin towers fall. I thought that I might have caused it. I was admitted to the hospital and someone in the mental hospital assuaged my fears.

After my hospitalization I tried Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They said I had to change my persons, places, and things. This left me without friends, with no job and no prospects. Definitely one of my lower points. Just when I thought things couldn’t get much worse I took a NAMI Peer-to-Peer class. That put me on a more hopeful track. Five years ago I had another low, I was arrested for public intoxication. I wasn’t drunk. I was manic. At the jail I was tased, pepper sprayed, and put into restraints. This experience made me want to reach out to those in jails. So, I co-taught a NAMI Peer-to-Peer class in the Elkhart County Jail. I have been going to AA and have had some success at being sober from alcohol and marijuana. I just got my 5 year chip. I have not always been med compliant because I thought that if I could just control my behavior I would be fine. Easier said than done. Now I take my pills regularly. I text my best friend, my sister, and my uncle when I take my morning and evening pills. I also have a shot every two weeks. I even began dating someone who is a psychotherapist! What are the odds? Being in recovery does not mean that bad things will not happen, or that you won’t have to go to the hospital for a med change. What it does mean is that you can handle whatever comes your way... to live life on life’s terms, as they say in AA. My second hospital stay was for thirty days. My last stay, more than 2 years ago, was less than seventy-two hours. That’s progress!

Support Groups in Your Community All NAMI support groups are offered at no cost to participants and are open to the public. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. No registration or referral is necessary. There are over 40 support groups around the state. For a complete listing see www.namiindiana.org

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NAMI Indiana HelpLine

Changes for Hoosier Care Connect MDwise Health Plans

Statewide help with:

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) sent notice in February that MDwise is no longer an authorized health plan for members of Hoosier Care Connect. Hoosier Care Connect is the managed care program that serves over 94,000 Hoosiers age 65 and over, or with blindness or a disability, who live in the community and are not eligible for Medicare.

ffCommunity Resources ffSymptoms of Mental Illness Information Treatment Option ffLocating Support Groups and Education Classes ffNavigating the Mental Health System ffLegal Issues

Nearly 40,000 Hoosier Care Connect members were signed up with MDwise. Those members were notified by mail that as of April 1, 2017, MDwise was no no longer participating in Hoosier Care Connect and had the option to choose from the remaining insurance providers, Anthem and Managed Health Services (MHS).

ffInsurance & Appeals ffTools for Crisis Planning

If you were unable to choose, an insurance plan was auto-assigned for you. No one lost coverage due to the change. The automatic assignments were based on whether your existing providers are in-network for the new plan. If you are not happy with the plan that was selected for you, there is still time to make changes. You have until August 1, 2017, to make a change. It is important to note that MDwise members only used Walgreens and Anthem and MHS members cannot use Walgreens for prescription drug coverage. If you have questions about the change please contact Hoosier Care Connect by calling 1-866-963-7383. MDwise will continue to serve Healthy Indiana Plan and Hoosier Healthwise members.

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1-800-677-6442 Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm

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We are unable to provide specific recommendations for treatments, legal representation, or other individual advocacy/case work.

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Renew Your Annual Membership Soon Before rate changes that begin on July 1, 2017

As a reminder, the national NAMI Board of Directors decided to add a new Household membership category to our membership structure as well as increase the dues for Regular and Open Door memberships. All of these changes will become effective as of July 1, 2017. The new rates are: `` Household Membership  $60

`` Regular Membership  $40

`` Open Door Membership $5

A Household membership will apply to everyone living in a single household whose names are provided to NAMI. Regular and Open Door memberships will continue to apply only to one individual. For voting purposes, each membership (including Household) will be counted as one (1) membership.

If you have any questions about the changes, please email NAMI national at [email protected]. When you join NAMI, you become a member at the national, state, and local level. Membership dues are distributed among these three levels: (current rate $35) $10 - NAMI national organization $3 - NAMI Indiana, the state $22 - Local NAMI affiliate (i.e. NAMI organization Southeast, NAMI Bloomington, NAMI Delaware Co, etc.) National level benefits:

State level benefits

`` the Advocate quarterly magazine `` Convention registration discounts `` nami.org online member community and more

`` the NAMI Indiana quarterly newsletter `` State convention registration discounts `` Meet & Greet Advocacy Day `` State Leadership Conference `` Advocacy and leadership trainings and more

To contact NAMI Indiana call 1-800-677-6442 or [email protected] To contact national NAMI call 1-888-999-6264 or [email protected]

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What an incredible game! NAMI Indiana volunteers faced off against Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers in a game that went into overtime! IMPD squeezed out a win with a 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer. Final score IMPD 62, NAMI Indiana 61, and a huge overall win for spreading awareness of mental illness. All funds raised from the event will help to develop Crisis Intervention Teams around the state.

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Affiliate News NAMI Indiana works to strengthen and empower our affiliates through advocacy, education, and support to their communities. NAMI Greater Indianapolis will hold the free NAMI Peer-to-Peer educational course for people who are living with a mental illness and are working toward recovery. The 10 week class is being held at Gallahue Forge Ahead Clubhouse (1640 N. Ritter Avenue) every Tuesday beginning April 18th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. NAMI Greater Indianapolis is also preparing for their participation in the annual Walk for Dreams fundraiser in May 21st. They are looking for volunteers and walkers to help make the event a success. Money raised will help the Greater Indianapolis affiliate continue to offer programs in and around Indianapolis. Visit www.namiindy.org for ways to sign up and get involved. NAMI Wabash Valley is holding a panel presentation called Demystifying Mental Illness. The event is in partnership with Indiana State University’s annual Mini Medical School, an eight week series of presentations on medical topics. The Demystifying Mental Illness event will be held at Landsbaum Center (1433 6 ½ Street, Terre Haute) on Tuesday, April 14th, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. The panel will include a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a social worker, and a person with lived experience. This event is free and open to the public. In March, the Wabash Valley affiliate graduated their first class of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained officers. The class of about 30 law enforcement officials wrapped up the week-long training that adds Terre Haute to the growing list of Indiana communities with CIT. Follow the Wabash Valley affiliate on Facebook to stay up to date www.facebook.com/NAMIwv. NAMI West Central Indiana started two new programs; NAMI’s Ending the Silence and a new outreach presentation that complements NAMI’s Stigmafree Company, called “Erasing Stigma – Building Bridges”. In March, NAMI WCI completed their annual Crisis Intervention Team training for 43 officers from

Tippecanoe and surrounding counties. The WCI affiliate is also launching a new website and social media presence along with plans to offer NAMI signature programs in spanish. Visit www.nami-wci.org for more details. NAMI Southeast Indiana and the other members of the Dearborn and Ohio Counties Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) coalition, graduated their first class of CIT trained first responders. Representatives from several police and sheriff departments, schools, and 911 operation centers where trained on the basics of mental illness, verbal de-escalation, and participated in role-play scenarios for mental health crises and emergencies. NAMI on Campus Purdue held their second annual Mental Health Symposium on the campus of Purdue University. The event included panel discussions by local and state mental health professionals and advocates. Topics included social justice, brain research, and mental health in academia. NAMI on Campus Indiana State University helped to raise awareness of the social injustices faced by people living with a mental illness. The ISU affiliate participated in the annual Tunnel of Oppression, an interactive experience designed to introduce participants to concepts of oppression, privilege, and power. The NAMI portion of the tunnel simulated symptoms of anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. NAMI ISU is planning additional events for the spring, including a panel discussion and a presentation by a person with lived experience. Follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/IndStateNAMI. To locate a NAMI affiliate near you, visit www. namiindiana.org/find-nami-near-you.

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Indiana Leadership Conference Saturday, June 17, 2017 10 am – 4 pm Sign-in 9:30 am in Indianapolis

(location to be determined)

The leadership conference will help our affiliate leaders access the many tools and resources available to them. This conference is designed for affiliate leaders, boards of directors, program leaders, and future leaders. There is no charge for registration and lunch will be served

For updates: www.namiindiana.org For more information contact Barbara Thompson 800-677-6442 or [email protected]

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PLS210Syllabus_ PSRM Spring 2017.pdf
o Comprehend the fundamental aspects of how political scientists conduct social science research. o Develop a research design within the political science ...

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OYAA Spring Training 2017.pdf
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Spring 2017 Master Schedule.pdf
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Spring Game 2017 Box Score.pdf
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Im paper spring 2017.pdf
MIT App Inventor is an open source web platform that lets users build their own Android. Apps quickly by using blocks-based programming. MIT App Inventor ...