For the first time, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Southwestern Pennsylvania will present a one-day conference dedicated solely to the topic of suicide, featuring keynote speaker Ian Cummins, who has been walking across America in memory of his brother Ryan. While this educational event has been in the planning stages for months, it is especially relevant now as we grieve the loss of beloved actor Robin Williams. Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18 Place: Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh More details and registration information will follow in the upcoming weeks. Please view other events from NAMI below
Family-to-Family Fall Schedule
Education for Families of Adults Who are Living with Mental Illness Classes begin the week of Sept. 8 in Monroeville, Upper St Clair, Ross Township and Beaver. Registration is required. Visit NAMI Southwestern PA website for information or contact sharring@namiswpa.org.
NAMI Basics is here!
New Class for Parents & Caregivers Date: Begins Monday, Sept. 15 Place: Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m. Registration in required. For more information about the class, visit the website or contact jtrbovich@namiswpa.org. 8th Annual NAMI Walk Sunday, Oct. 5 The Waterfront, Homestead Visit the Walk website to register! Contact NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania info@namiswpa.org 1-888-264-7972 or 412-366-3788 www.namiswpa.org “Instruction ends in the school-room, but education ends only with life.” – Frederick W. Robertson