The Basics of NAMI
What does the acronym NAMI stand for?
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
How many people does NAMI Minnesota serve every year?
a) 98,000
b) 160,000
c) 230,000
b) 160,000
______ _______ can affect people of any age, race, religion or socioeconomic status.
What is mental illness?
Phone: 1-800-273-8255
What is the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline?
Visit the website for NAMI Minnesota and click on the Event Calendar and filter by Category. You can then filter by County to see what events are going on in your local area.
How can I find out what NAMI events are happening in my local community this month?
A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families in Minnesota
What is NAMI Minnesota?
Name one of three groups of people that NAMI Minnesota counts on to support its mission.
Bonus: Name two.
1) Members
2) Volunteers
3) Donors
About 1 in __ American adults experiences an episode of mental illness per year.
What is 1 in 4?
What is the eighth leading cause of death in Minnesota?
a) unintentional drug overdose
b) homicide
c) suicide
c) suicide
It is also the tenth leading cause of death nationally.
This month (May) is a time when NAMI and dozens of other organizations take part in community education on mental illness.
What is Mental Health Month?
How long has NAMI Minnesota been around?
a) 11 years
b) 25 years
c) 40 years
c) 40 years (est. 1980)
What is NAMI North Central?
The NAMI affiliate for Crow Wing County
How many children and adolescents in the U.S. live with a mental health disorder that significantly affects their daily functioning?
a) 500,000
b) 2.25 million
c) 4 million
c) 4 million
- Crisis Text Line - text "MN" to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- From any landline phone in MN, dial **CRISIS
- The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386
- Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline at 1-833-600-2670
What are other crisis resources for suicide prevention in the State of Minnesota?
How many free educational classes and presentations are offered through NAMI Minnesota each year?
a) 100+
b) 300+
c) 500+
c) 500+
These include classes for families of adults, for children and teens, for parents and caregivers of children, for medical providers, for the general public, and classes specifically for suicide prevention.
- To eliminate the stigma of mental illness
- To affect positive change in the healthcare system
- To increase the public understanding of mental illness
What is the mission/purpose of NAMI Minnesota?
Phone: (218) 828-4877
Address: PO Box 283, Brainerd, MN 56401
Web-site: http://naminorthcentralregion.org
What is the contact information for the NAMI North Central local affiliate office?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this accounts for more disability than any other illness, including cancer and heart disease.
What are mental health disorders?
True or False: The NAMI Helpline is a crisis line.
(651) 645-2948, ext. 117 or 1-888-NAMI-HELPS
False.
The NAMI Helpline answers calls from people seeking help for themselves or a loved one, but it is not a crisis line.
How many free support groups exist for Minnesotans living with mental illness and their families?
a) 45+
b) 70+
c) 90+
b) 70+
This includes support groups for family members, for parents of children, and for adults living with a mental illness.
Name one of three ways that NAMI Minnesota accomplishes its mission.
Bonus: Name two.
1) Education
2) Support
3) Advocacy
This group of people meets on a monthly basis to share information, to learn about issues related to mental illness, and to advocate for the needs of people in the North Central area of Minnesota.
What is accomplished at a NAMI North Central local affiliate monthly meeting?
Where can I search for NAMI Minnesota educational content, besides just on their website (https://namimn.org)?
a) Podcasts (Apple or Android)
b) YouTube
c) Vimeo
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
"Mental Health in Minnesota" and "Wellness in Color" podcast series
1) To help callers self-advocate
2) To provide guidance to people who are trying to navigate the mental health system
3) To identify resources and treatment that can help
What is the purpose of the NAMI Helpline?
This week (Oct 4-10) is marked by community education efforts in all 50 states to raise awareness that mental illnesses are treatable medical conditions, and that there is hope for those living with mental illness and their families.
What is National Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)?