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NAMI Family-to-Family Education ProgramThis nationally-acclaimed education program is a twelve-weekcourse designed for family members of persons living with aserious mental illness. Participants learn about schizophrenia,schizo-affective disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety andobsessive–compulsive disorder. They study brain biology andfunction, learn how to deal with crisis situations, understand howmedications work, and practice how to better communicate withtheir loved one. The course is taught by trained volunteers whosefamily members have been affected by these illnesses.The course is offered free of charge.Mondays January 9 to March 26Tuesdays March 6 to May 22Thursdays September 6 to November 15Mondays September 10 to November 26 (Calumet County)NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education ProgramThis ten-week education course focuses on recovery and is forany person with serious mental illness. Taught by peer mentorswho themselves are experienced with living successfully withmental illness, topics such as the major mental illnesses, relapseprevention planning, coping strategies, stigma and advocacy arecovered. The course is offered free of charge.Tuesdays January 24 to March 27Thursdays April 12 to June 14Tuesdays July 24 to Sept. 25Thursdays October 11 to Dec. 20SPARK (Supporting Parents as Advocates &Resources for Kids)Tailored to the specific needs of parents and caregivers of school-age children, SPARK offers eighteen hours of education on manydifferent disorders. The course is taught by professionals in thefield and is facilitated by peer volunteers. This course is offeredfree of charge. Educators who complete the course may apply forundergraduate or graduate credit through the Special EducationDept. at UW-Oshkosh (fees apply).Tue – Thu June 12,13 & 14Three Saturdays Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Oct. 27In Our Own VoiceThis recovery education presentation is an incredible stigma-bust-ing tool! Presented by consumers and appropriate for allaudiences, this program is a practical tool to educate and increaseawareness about the true nature of brain disorders. Presenterscover their experience from dark days to acceptance, treatment,coping strategies and successes, hopes and dreams. Powerfuland hopeful, this offering is appropriate for audiences from theclassroom to the boardroom. By AppointmentCrisis Intervention Team (CIT)A 40-hour course for patrol officers and other first-respondersdesigned to educate them about mental illness so that, in times ofcrisis, officers recognize the issues and utilize de-escalationtechniques, minimizing the potential for harm to be done to theconsumer, the officer, or the general public. Based on theMemphis Model of CIT, this is the best-practices program

recognized nationally for its effectiveness and positive outcomes.Mon – Fri March 19 to March 23Mon – Fri September 17 – 21Advanced CIT – Thu January 12Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP)Following the CIT format but offered in a shorter format, CIP is atwo-day workshop for individuals who work in professions relatedto crisis services (corrections officers, EMS personnel, firefighters, educators, hospital and emergency room personnel, etc.).Eight hours of education about various mental illnesses is offered,along with eight hours on the principles and practicalities ofde-escalation, role play and case scenario review. The fee is$100 to cover the cost of materials and supplies.Wed/Thu February 15 - 16Tue/Wed July 17 - 18Tue/Wed November 13 - 14NAMIWALKS for the Mind of AmericaJoin us on Saturday, October 6th, at Appleton’s beautifulMemorial Park for our annual walk event. Equal parts communityoutreach and fund raiser, this event is an incredible way to showyour support for individuals and families who live with mentalillness. Watch The Alliance, the website, and special mailings forinformation on how you can volunteer and/or participate in thisaffirming event!

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)Just as CPR training helps a layperson without medical trainingassist an individual following a heart attack, MHFA training helps alayperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.This 12-hour course is of value to all adult audiences. It seeks toincrease public understanding of mental illness and improve publicresponse and treatment for those living with mental illness.Tuesdays February 7 - 282 Mon/2 Wed May 14 & 16 and May 21 & 232 Mon/2 Wed August 6, 8, 13, 15Thursdays October 25 - November 15Be WellLearn about healthy living in this free 12-week health and wellnessclass for adults who live with mental illness. This class combinesfacets of physical and mental health for a more holistic approachto wellbeing. Earn prizes, awards and certificates. Accomplishyour wellness goals through peer support. Join the walking clubas a bonus. Be healthy!Wednesdays January 18 - April 4Wednesdays August 1 - October 17REAP (Recovery, Education and Advocacy Program)The Recovery, Education and Advocacy Program is affectionatelyreferred to as Peer-to-Peer Part 2. We utilize the informationgained in Peer-to-Peer to create a recovery plan that goes beyondrelapse prevention. This trauma-informed program focuses on theindividual needs of the participants.Tuesdays April 3 - 24, Thursdays July 5 - 26,Tuesdays October 9 - 30, Thursdays January 3 - 24 (2013)

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Please call 954-1550 to register or obtain additional information.

M A R K Y O U R 2 0 1 2 C A L E N D A R !

Make a Date With NAMI Fox Valley!All activities held at 516 W. 6th Street, Appleton, WI unless otherwise noted.

Jan 9 - March 26 NAMI Family-to-Family Education Course, Thursdays 6 pm – 8:30 pm, DJ Bordini Center, AppletonJan 12 Advanced CIT (for graduates of basic Crisis Intervention Team classes), Thursday 8 am - 4pm,

DJ Bordini Center, AppletonJan 17 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors (general public & members welcome), Tuesday 4 pm – 6 pm,

Memorial Presbyterian Church, 803 E. College Avenue, AppletonJan 18 - April 4 Be Well,Wednesdays 5 pm – 6 pm, Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton (Walking Club after class)Jan 21 - 22 Connections Facilitator Training, Saturday and Sunday 8 am – 5:30 pm, NAMI Fox Valley, AppletonJan 24 - March 27 NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Course, Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 9 pm, NAMI Fox Valley, AppletonFeb 7 - 28 Mental Health First Aid, Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonFeb 15 - 16 Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP),Wednesday and Thursday 8 am – 5 pm, DJ Bordini Center, AppletonMarch 6 - May 22 NAMI Family-to-Family Education Course, Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 9 pm, Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonMarch 19 - 23 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Law Enforcement training, Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm,

DJ Bordini Center, AppletonApril 3 - 24 Recovery, Education and Advocacy Program (REAP), Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, NAMI Fox Valley, AppletonApril 12 - Jun 14 NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Course, Thursdays 6:30 pm – 9 pm, NAMI Fox Valley, AppletonApril 26 Annual Awards Celebration, Thursday 5:30 – 8 pm, The Trout Museum of Art, AppletonMay 6 - 7 NAMI Wisconsin Annual Conference, Stevens Point, WI Registration information is available

at www.namiwisconsin.org.May 14 - 23 Mental Health First Aid, Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, DJ Bordini Center, AppletonJune 12 - 14 SPARK (Supporting Parents as Advocates & Resources for Kids), Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday 9 am – 4 pm, DJ Bordini Center, AppletonJune 27 - 30 NAMI 2012 National Conference, Seattle, WA. Registration information is available at www.nami.org.July 5 - 26 Recovery, Education and Advocacy Program (REAP), Thursdays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, NAMI Fox Valley, AppletonJuly 17 - 18 Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP), Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am – 5 pm, DJ Bordini Center, AppletonJuly 23 Summer Picnic for Consumers and Family Members, Monday 5 pm – 7 pm Pierce Park, AppletonJuly 24 - Sept 25 NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Course, Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 9 pm, NAMI Fox Valley, AppletonAug 1 - Oct 17 Be Well,Wednesdays 5 pm – 6 pm, Location TBD (Walking Club after class)Aug 6 - 15 Mental Health First Aid, Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, DJ Bordini Center, AppletonAug 8 NAMIWALK, Team Captain Kickoff Breakfast,Wednesday 7:30 am – 9 am, Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, AppletonSept 6 - Nov 15 NAMI Family-to-Family Education Course, Thursdays 6 pm – 8:30 pm, Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonSept 10 - Nov 26 NAMI Family-to-Family Education Course, Mondays 6:30 pm – 9 pm, Location TBD, Calumet CountySept 17 - 21 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Law Enforcement training, Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm,

DJ Bordini Center, AppletonSept 29 - Oct 27 SPARK (Supporting Parents as Advocates & Resources for Kids), 3 Saturdays 9 am – 4 pm,

Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonOct 6 NAMIWALKS for the Mind of America, Memorial Park, AppletonOct 7 - 13 Mental Illness Awareness Week. Watch our Alliance newsletter for activities taking place this week.Oct 9 - 30 Recovery, Education and Advocacy Program (REAP), Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, NAMI Fox Valley, AppletonOct 11 - Dec 20 NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Course, Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 9 pm, NAMI Fox ValleyOct 25 - Nov 15 Mental Health First Aid, Thursdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonNov 13 - 14 Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP), Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am – 5 pm, DJ Bordini Center, AppletonDecember 10 Holiday Party for Consumers and Family Members, Monday 5 pm – 7 pm,

First Congregational United Church of Christ, Appleton

Program Locations: NAMI Fox Valley – 516 W. 6th Street, Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College – 1825 North Bluemound Drive, AppletonD.J. Bordini Center – 5 Systems Drive, Appleton, First Congregational United Church of Christ – 724 E. South River Street, Appleton

Housing Partnership – 605 E. Hancock Street, Appleton, Pierce Park – 1205 W. Prospect Street, Appleton, Memorial Park – Ballard Road & Northland

Please watch our quarterly newsletter, The Alliance, for announcements of other programs & activities.2012 NAMI Fox Valley Board of Directors’ Meetings, 4:00 – 6:00 pm January 17 (Annual Meeting at HousingPartnership, Appleton), February 21, April 23 (Awards Banquet), June 19, September 18, November 20

NAMIWALKS FOR THE MIND OF AMERICA

6th Annual Walk event was held onSaturday, October 8, 2011Memorial Park, Appleton

NAMI Fox Valley would like to sincerely thank the following sponsors of the 2011NAMIWalks for the Mind of America event!

Be sure to mark your calendar for our 2012 Walk – Saturday, October 6th!

Presenting Sponsor ($10,000)JJ Keller FoundationSchool Specialty

Gold Sponsor ($5,000)Goodwill IndustriesU.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation

Kick-Off Breakfast Sponsor ($3,500)Steve & Mary Evans FamilyHartwig Family Foundation

Silver Sponsor ($2,500)Network Medicare Platinum ProductsThedaCare Behavioral Health

Start/Finish Line Sponsor ($1,500)Great Northern Corporation

Bronze Sponsor ($1,000)Alta ResourcesAppleton Breakfast Rotary FundCapital Credit UnionCommunity First Credit UnionGodfrey & Kahn SCJanssen PharmaceuticalsJim & Jean MarshallJohn & Lynn Pfefferle FundPeg and Gerry HenselerSherry & Mike WilliamsTom & Andrea Tatlock

Supporter Sponsor ($500)Appleton-Fox Cities Kiwanis ClubAriens Company/Ariens FoundationBergstrom CorporationEli Lilly/Katapault MatchGeorge & Joan HelbingGreen Bay PackersHarry Wendlandt CoKatapult, LLCMenasha Corp. Foundation

Richard and Patricia Galloway FundThedaCare

Kilometer Sponsor ($250)Homefree USA, LLCMike & Mary MollonFirst National Bank - Fox ValleyFox Communities Credit UnionGunderson IncJerry & Helene IversonM & I BankWipfli LLPWolf River BankBadger PlugFaith Technologies

Other Sponsors ($50-250)Bank First NationalHome & Business Computer Service Inc.Rosemary & Rodney HolzschuhUnison Credit UnionKenneth Rahmlow Builder

In Kind SponsorsAccent Floral & GiftsBeth Clay & FamilyBill & Pat GriesbachFox Cities MarathonGary & Barb TimmGold Cross AmbulanceJ&B TrophyKaren SchillerPaula VerrettPick n' SavePrint Source PlusRalph & Helen TimmRas RoziteRiesterer & Schnell Inc.Sunrise Premiums

2011 NAMIWalks Pictures

NAMI Family Sharing Sessions• Second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm, NAMI Fox

Valley, 516 W. 6th Street, Appleton• Third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm, Waupaca Library,

107 S. Main Street, Waupaca• Fourth Thursday of the month, 7 pm, (Faith-based group)

First Congregational United Church of Christ, AppletonA discussion leader and a mental health professional meet withadult family members who are seeking help and information tocope with and understand a relative’s mental illness. Thesesessions are open to anyone seeking such information.Participation is voluntary. No registration is required and newparticipants are always welcome.

NAMI New Hope Connections Consumer Support Groups• Mondays, 6:00 pm, NAMI Fox Valley, 516 W. 6th Street,

Appleton• Wednesdays, 12:30 pm, NAMI Fox Valley, 516 W. 6th

Street, Appleton• Saturdays, 3:30 pm, NAMI Fox Valley, 516 W. 6th Street,

Appleton• Thursdays, 2:30 pm, Friendship Place, 220 N. Commercial

Street, NeenahTrained consumer-run support groups offer a safe and caringenvironment in which to express feelings and concerns aboutliving with a mental illness. The primary purpose of thesegroups is to provide support and information. Monthly socialactivities are also offered. No registration is required and newparticipants are always welcome.

NAMI Wings of Change Women’s GroupThursdays, 6:00 pm,Harbor House, 720 W. 5th Street, AppletonA trained consumer-run support group for women who haveexperienced violence in their lives (domestic, sexual, physical,or emotional) and also have a mental illness. No registration isrequired and new participants are always welcome.

NAMI Teen Support GroupsWednesdays, 4:30 pm,Harmony Café, 233 E. College Avenue, AppletonTwo professionals in the field of mental health team up to facili-tate weekly support meetings for teens between the ages of 13-18 (must still be in high school). Registration by aparent/guardian is required for teens under the age of 18. Newparticipants are always welcome.

NAMI Five O’Clock Friday Connections YoungAdult GroupFridays, 5:00 pm,NAMI Fox Valley, 516 W. 6th Street, AppletonTrained consumer-run support group for young adults ages8-25 years (must be out of high school). This group provides astrong focus on recovery and empowerment, includingdiscussion topics such as higher education, work and healthyrelationships. No registration is required and new participantsare welcomed at any time.

NAMI Veteran’s Connections Support GroupFridays, 6:30 pmNAMI Fox Valley, 516 W. 6th Street, AppletonThis trained consumer-run support group is for veterans of anybranch of the U.S. military. The primary purpose of this group isto provide support and the sharing of information in a safe andconfidential environment. No registration is required and newparticipants are always welcome.

OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS IN THECOMMUNITY

Center for Grieving ChildrenThird Tuesday of the month, 6:00 -8:00 pm, includes supper,Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley,160 S. Badger Avenue, AppletonContact: Loris Damerow, 750-5839This group provides peer support for children, ages 3 – 18, aswell as the adults who care for them, who are grieving a lossthrough death. Call for an orientation to join.

CHADDVarious datesMeetings are held at the Morgan Building, 120 E. Harris St.,Appleton, 7:00 pmCall 920-205-4071 for more information.This is the local support organization that advocates for andeducates about children and adults with attention deficit andhyperactive disorders.

Grief Support Drop-in GroupFirst Tuesday of the month, 2:30 pm, Thompson CommunityCenter, 820 W. College Ave., AppletonContact: Melissa Greff, (920) 727-2000This group is open to any adult grieving the loss of a loved one.No pre-registration is required.

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SPONSORED BY NAMI Fox Valley. For more information please call 954-1550

Saturdays Time Event/LocationJanuary 14 6 pm – 8:30 pm Golden Corral – Dinner Buffet

1169 N. Westhill Blvd., AppletonFebruary 11 6 pm – 7 pm Barlow Planetarium

UW – Fox Valley, Midway RoadMarch 10 9 am – 6 pm Brat Fry Fundraiser

Festival Foods, Northland AvenueApril 14 6 pm – 8 pm Big Shanghai – Dinner Buffet

1919 S. Oneida Street, AppletonMay 12 6 pm – 8 pm Bowling

Sabre Lanes, 1330 Midway RoadJune 9 9 am – 6 pm NEW Zoo & Packer Hall of FameJuly 14 11 am – 5 pm New Hope Picnic (Group included)

City Park, AppletonAugust 11 6 pm – 7:30 pm Movie Night

Fox Cinema Café, 400 3rd Street, MenashaSeptember 8 10 am – 1 pm Bubolz Nature Preserve and Tom’s Drive in (icecream)

4815 North Lynndale Drive, AppletonOctober 13 6 pm – 8:30 pm Halloween Potluck and Party

Housing Partnership, 605 E. Hancock Street, AppletonNovember 10 6 pm – 8:30 pm Thanksgiving Potluck and Party

Housing Partnership, 605 E. Hancock Street, AppletonDecember 8 6 pm – 8:30 pm New Hope Holiday Party

Housing Partnership, 605 E. Hancock Street, Appleton

Men Journeying through GriefFirst Wednesday of the month, 6 pm – 8 pm, AffinityVisiting Nurses office, 816 W. Winneconne Ave, Neenah.Contact: Affinity Visiting Nurses,Hospice Services (920) 727-2000This group is open to men grieving the loss of a loved one.Home-cooked meal followed by sharing of griefinformation and support resources. Pre-registration is notrequired, but appreciated for meal planning.

Overeaters AnonymousFridays, 10:00 am, St. Bernard’s Church,1617 W. Pine Street, AppletonSundays, 8:00 am, Appleton Medical Center,1818 N. Meade Street, AppletonThese groups follow a modified version of the 12-Stepprogram to provide fellowship through sharedexperience for individuals recovering from eating disorders.Visit overeatersanonymous.com for more information.

Survivors of Suicide (SOS)Second Monday of each month (adults), 6:30 – 8:00 pmand Third Monday of each month (teens and young adults),6:30 – 8:30 pm, Founders Room, Fox Valley UnitarianUniversalist Church, 2600 E. Philip Lane, AppletonContact: Barb Bigalke through communityforhope.orgfor more information. This group provides support for family,friends, classmates and colleagues of persons who have endedtheir lives.

Consumer Social Drop-in Centers are located atthe Clare Kiepke Community Outreach Center,322 N. Appleton St., Appleton and Friendship Place,220 N. Commercial St., Neenah

For more information about programs and services related tomental health, please call 211 or visit the website of United WayFox Cities, www.unitedwayfoxcities.org, and click on the iconfor the Mental Health Continuum of Care.

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NEW HOPE CONNECTIONS – SOCIAL EVENTS – 2012

A b o u t N A M I F o x V a l l e y , I n c .

NAMI Fox Valley is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by thebiological brain disorders known as mental illnesses. We offer a broad range of activities to provide support, education, andadvocacy as well as a quarterly newsletter, The Alliance. We are an affiliate of NAMI Wisconsin and NAMI, the NationalAlliance on Mental Illness.

2011 Board of Directors Members-at-Large NAMI Fox ValleyPresident: Joan Helbing Clance Catlin Tom Tatlock, MD Phone: (920) 954-1550Vice Pres: Joe Troy Christine Cornell Paula Verrett FAX: (920) 954-0490Secretary: Kara Patterson Chris Craggs Mary Ellyn Vicksta www.namifoxvalley.orgTreasurer: Craig Herrel Rachel Fitzgerald Brandt Swardenski

Executive Director: Beth Clay Administrative Coordinator: Helen Timm NAMI Fox Valleybeth@namifoxvalley.org helen@namifoxvalley.org Newsletter Editor

Paula VerrettReceptionist: Angel Gruber Consumer Coordinator: Georgie Halpin info@namifoxvalley.organgel@namifoxvalley.org georgie@namifoxvalley.org

NAMI WisconsinProject Coordinator: Sandy Pharis CIT/CIP Coordinator: Karen Aspenson 800-236-2988sandy@namifoxvalley.org karen@namifoxvalley.org www.namiwisconsin.org

Police Specialist: Sgt. John Wallschlaeger Volunteer Coordinator: Jill Mitchler NAMI Nationalinfo@namifoxvalley.org jill@namifoxvalley.org www.nami.org

In Our Own Voice Coordinator: Greg Pekarske-Siers Development Director: Karen Schillerinfo@namifoxvalley.org karen.schiller@namifoxvalley.org

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NAMI Fox Valley is located at 516 W. Sixth Street, one-half block west of the OutagamieCounty Courthouse. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 am – 4 pm.Welcome!!

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