From NAMI Kansas, September 29, 2010
NAMI Friends:
Mental Illness Awareness Week is nearly here... and YOU can participate in activites all over the state of Kansas!
What is MIAW?
In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first week of October as "Mental Illness Awareness Week" (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental health advocates across the country have joined together during the first week of October to celebrate.
MIAW is NAMI's premiere public awareness and public education campaign and link NAMI's 1,100+ local affiliates across the country.
MIAW has become a tradition in NAMI. It presents an opportunity for all three levels of NAMI - national, state and local - to work together in communities across the country to achieve the NAMI mission through outreach, education and advocacy.
From motorcycle rides to mental health screenings, there's something for everyone. Check out all the activities below:
October 2nd - Ride for Recovery - Canton, KS. Motorcycle ride/Poker run sponsored by NAMI Kansas. Contact Dave for more information, 620-755-7439 or register online at www.namikansas.org.
October 7th - National Depression Screening Day - Topeka, KS. FREE mental health screenings at Valeo (330 SW Oakley) co-sponsored by Valeo, Stormont-Vail West, and Family Service & Guidance Center. Contact Jami at 215-8863 or moreinfo@valeocrp.org. CLICK HERE to see the flyer.
October 11th - Program: Recovery, Discovery, and Getting a Life - Kansas City, KS. Lori Davidson, Project coordinator for KU School of Social Welfare will speak at this program sponsored by NAMI Kansas City KS. 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Pkwy.
All Week - Activities in Geary County. A representative from NAMI Geary County will man a MIAW booth at Geary County Hospital over the lunch hour. Also, Wal-Mart cashiers will have a MIAW badge pinned to their shirt all week.