Mental Health - Events

As we learn of events surrounding the topic of mental health, they will be posted here. (Aug. 2008)
08-09 Event Archive

Hand-To-Hand Course A free nine-week educational program is designed to foster learning, healing and empowerment among parents and families of children with emotional, mental and neurobiological disorders. Contact NAMI Greater Cleveland for dates and times. 216-875-0266

ART CONTEST: Entries accepted until November 21st
December 10 , 2008,6:30-8:30 pm, Building Your Child's Self Esteem <flyer>
Event:Students in grades K-12 are invited to create their vision of “One World-One Dream!” in recognition of International Human Rights Day!
Host: Conflict Resolution Center
Location:Please deliver to the Conflict Resolution Center at 24700 Center Ridge Rd, Suite G30, Westlake, Ohio 44145
Information: We are recruiting volunteers to help judge the children’s art work and/or be part of the contest committee, helping CRC bring the exhibit to life. If you are interested or have any questions regarding the contest, please call or e-mail us at 440-808-1111/ conflictres@sbcglobal.net

NOVEMBER

4, 2008, 7pm, Young Family Support Groups
Event: A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger struggling or diagnosed with mental illness.
Host: NAMI of Greater Cleveland
Location: Knights of Columbus, 4730 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, 44109
Information: No registration necessary. FREE.
Questions: 216-875-7776 or tmiller@nami.org

6, 2008, 6:30pm, SNAPS Meeting <Newsletter>
Event: Parents of a child on an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan are invited to join Westlake’s Special Needs Advocacy and Parent Support Group (SNAPS).
Host:SNAPS
Location: Parkside Intermediate School, Westlake, OH
Information: No registration necessary. FREE.
Questions: astirfry@aol.com

10, 2008, 7pm, Young Family Support Groups
Event: A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger struggling or diagnosed with mental illness.
Host: NAMI of Greater Cleveland
Location: Jewish Family Service Association, 24075 Commerce Park Blvd., Beachwood, 44122
Information: No registration necessary. FREE.
Questions: 216-875-7776 or tmiller@nami.org

18, 2008, 7pm - When Adolescent Drinking and Drug Use May be a Sign of Underlying Mental Illness
Speaker: Kathleen M.H. Alcorn is a supervising independent social worker and a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Event
:Overview of adolescent alcohol and drug use, including warning signs of use and possible interventions.
Host: NAMI, Lakewood Hospital Teen Health Center , P2PN
Location: Lakewood Hospital Atrium 14519 Detroit Road Lakewood, OH 44107/ FREE Parking
Questions/Registration: Contact Johanne a tp2pn@parent2parentnetwork.org <flyer>

DECEMBER

2, 2008, 7pm, Young Family Support Groups
Event: A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger struggling or diagnosed with mental illness.
Host: NAMI of Greater Cleveland
Location: Knights of Columbus, 4730 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, 44109
Information: No registration necessary. FREE.
Questions: 216-875-7776 or tmiller@nami.org

8, 2008, 7pm, Young Family Support Groups
Event: A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger struggling or diagnosed with mental illness.
Host: NAMI of Greater Cleveland
Location: Jewish Family Service Association, 24075 Commerce Park Blvd., Beachwood, 44122
Information: No registration necessary. FREE.
Questions: 216-875-7776 or tmiller@nami.org

December 10 , 2008,6:30-8:30 pm, Building Your Child's Self Esteem Art Exhibit <flyer>
Event:Students in grades K-12 are invited to create their vision of “One World-One Dream!” in recognition of International Human Rights Day! Entries were due Nov. 21, 2008
Host: Conflict Resolution Center
Location: Center for Leadership, 201 Burns Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035, next to LCCC off Abbe Rd.
Information: We are recruiting volunteers to help judge the children’s art work and/or be part of the contest committee, helping CRC bring the exhibit to life. If you are interested or have any questions regarding the contest, please call or e-mail us at 440-808-1111/ conflictres@sbcglobal.net