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2007
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from our executive director

Provider of Last Resort

The Department of State Health Services has completed the negotiated rule making process that was begun last fall. The
Robin Peyson, NAMI Texas E.D.committee, made up of advocates, consumers, family members, representatives of MHMR Centers and the Texas Council of MHMR Centers, as well as private providers, reached consensus through this process. Read More

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2008 NAMI Texas Conference
October 17th and 18th
San Antonio, Texas

Our Annual Conference will be held at the
Radisson Hill Country Resort & Spa.
For more information, click on the link listed below.

9800 Westover Hills Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78251
Reservations: (888) 201-1718 USA
Telephone: (210) 509-9800
Fax: (210) 509-9814
Radisson San Antonio Texas

When you make your reservation, please be sure to tell the Radisson that you are registering for the NAMI Texas Conference.

To register for the 2008 NAMI Texas Conference, click the link below: Online Registration Form

Program and keynote speaker information to be announced soon.

 
NAMI Walks for the Mind of America

Next WALK Info:

Dallas
May 3, 2008
Call 214-341-7133
NAMI Dallas Information

Houston
May 3, 2008
Call 713-970-3455
NAMI Metro Houston Information

Austin
October 4, 2008
Call 512-420-9810
NAMI Austin Information

 
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NAMI Texas Jewelry Extravaganza 2008!

The NAMI Texas Jewelry Extravaganza has turned into an on going fundraiser throughout the year. Join the fun. Check out the Jewelry up for bid or ready for purchase. Take a chance and bid on what you like. There are over 249 items for sale and more to come!

Make a difference for NAMI Texas!

The NAMI Texas Fundraising Committee continues to collect JEWELRY from members all over the state of Texas. Contact Patti Haynes at phaynes@tx.rr.com if you would like to donate jewelry for this fundraiser! More Jewelry Extravaganza Info.

 
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FAITH-BASED INITIATIVES

On November 9, 2006, NAMI Metropolitan Houston conducted a one
day facilitated workshop with members of the African American Faith
community. The workshop was to be a starting point in the Greater Houston area to discuss what NAMI Metropolitan Houston could do
to help them with persons and families dealing with mental illness in their congregation.

 
Spotlight on our programs and services
changeworld

Visions For Tomorrow

VFT is a curricula that addresses the needs of younger families who have a child or adolescent with a mental illness. 
Taught by primary caregivers, VFT classes offer families a safe and supportive place to share experiences and learn from other adults who care for children with mental illness.

More VFT Information

 
peer2peer

Peer-to-Peer Training for five NAMI Texas Affiliates

On November 3rd through the 5th, NAMI Texas had our first Peer-to-Peer mentor training. With 3 consumers from 5 Texas affiliates represented, we had a diverse group of folks ready to share their recovery successes and become peer mentors.

More Peer-to-Peer Information




A Guidebook For Veterans Incarcerated In Texas

A Guidebook For Veterans Incarcerated In Texas

This guidebook is a tool for veterans with a mental illness who are incarcerated and their families who wish access to services to support a new and better way of life.
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Spotlight on Recommended Reading

Texas Criminal Procedure and The Offender
with Mental Illness: An Analysis & Guide
Third Edition

Texas Criminal Procedure and The Offender With Mental Illness examines and discusses the laws relating to offenders suffering from mental illness. Download an advance copy of this useful guide written by Texas Tech Professors of Law Brian D. Shannon and Daniel H. Benson, in partnership with NAMI Texas...continue

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