At the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a critical component of our mission is to educate our community about mental illnesses in a way that reduces the shame, the isolation, and the stigma that too often prevents a person from seeking effective treatment.

In Our Own Voice is an educational presentation given by trained volunteer presenters who are living full and productive lives while personally overcoming the challenges of their mental illnesses. This program will provide audiences with practical, useful information about (M/I’s) and available treatments – presented in a heartfelt, compelling, and interactive format.

This award-winning 60-90 minute presentation is intimate and candid. It includes a short video, personal testimony, and a question and answer period that allows for honest and open dialogue. It is designed to enrich the audience’s understanding of how individuals cope with the reality of their illnesses while recovering and reclaiming their lives. And most importantly –that M/I’s affect millions of people (including famous people) and are treatable!
Presented in association with the Chesed Committee.  Food provided. Free. Registration encouraged.