NAMIGO
NAMIGO is an acronym that stands for this.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Orlando
These free 90-minute meetings are for adults (18 years+) living with mental illness and their families, friends, and caregivers, and are led by trained peers.
Support groups
This ribbon color represents the national color for mental health awareness.
Lime green
True or false: Asking someone if they are thinking of suicide will put the idea into their head.
False.
Often people don’t want to ask directly about suicide as they are afraid, they will “put the idea in someone’s head” or make the situation worse. In fact, talking about suicide does NOT put the idea in someone's head and usually, they are relieved. Ask directly: “Are you thinking about suicide?” Using the word "suicide" establishes that you and the person at risk are talking about the same thing and lets the person know that you are willing to talk about suicide.
This three digit hotline helps people connect with local services and resources and is a service of United Way.
2-1-1
This staff memeber can help answer questions about programs and volunteering
Erin Webb
These three popular educational courses educate individuals, families, and caregivers of adolescents with mental health conditions about practical information and provides tools for understanding and managing mental health conditions better. (Name all three)
Family to Family
Peer to Peer
NAMI Basics
One out of every ___ adults experience mental health issues each year.
One out of five, or 20%
The World Heal Organization designated September 10th as this awareness day in 2003, with over 40 countries holding awareness events each year to observe.
World Suicide Prevention Day
In 2017, the musician Logic released a song featuring this mental health resource phone number.
National Suicide Prevention Line, 1-800-273-8255
Every April, NAMIGO holds this important fundraising and outreach event, reaching thousands of people with messages of hope.
NAMI Walks
This free mental health, suicide prevention and anti-stigma program is presented to high school students in health, science or psychology classes.
Ending the Silence
Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life-threatening events; however, some will develop longer term symptoms that can lead to this diagnosis.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD Affects 9 million Americans each year.
Suicide is the second-highest leading cause of death for this age bracket.
Ages 10-34
If someone is having a mental health crisis and police involvement is required, the person calling the police should ask for this kind of officer to come to the scene.
Crisis Intervention Trained Officer
This staff member can answer questions about membership renewal.
Barb Aikens
This 8-hour class is designed for police officers and mental health professionals and provides valuable tools on topics including adolescent development and psychiatric disorder; self-injury and suicide; civil citations; the individual and family experience; and de-escalation/reflective listening.
Crisis Intervetion Team Youth Training (CIT)
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns this age.
14
Pain isn’t always obvious, but most suicidal people show signs that indicate that they are thinking about suicide. Name at least three warning signs.
This not-for-profit corporation is the statewide designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in Florida. Any Floridian with a disability-related issue is eligible to receive free and confidential services.
Disability Rights Florida
This is the vision of NAMIGO.
Individuals living with mental illness can recover and lead productive and meaningful lives.
This free educational speaker series focuses on important mental health issues that affect individuals living with a mental health condition, their families and caregivers, and the Central Florida community.
NAMIGO Talks
At its core, stigma about mental illness is caused by any of these root problems. Name at least one.
Lack of knowledge
Ignorance
Prejudice
Discrimination
Negative Stereotypes
Before starting a conversation with someone you are concerned about, there are several things you can do to prepare. Name at least one.
The NAMI Helpline can provide resources and answer questions about these topics. Name one.