Health Affiliates Maine Team- Reducing Stigma One Step at a Time with NAMI Maine.
Health Affiliates Maine is pleased to be participating in the NAMI Maine Walks “Walking for Mental Health” event to raise funds for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Maine. Health Affiliates Maine shares NAMI’s dedication to raising awareness and reducing stigma related to mental illness. Walk proceeds will go directly to support programs such as:
- Legislative advocacy for the mentally ill and their families
- Helpline to provide support and help people navigate the mental health system
- Support groups
- Training education for professionals, family members and people living with mental illness
- & Outreach services!
The walk is Sunday, September 29th 2013, at the Southern Maine Community College (rain or shine). The walk begins at 11 am and is a 5K or about 3.2 miles. Registration is free. The walk is along Maine’s beautiful coast line. Please feel free to join us as we collectively work to reduce stigma and increase awareness.
To register to walk, go to www.namimaine.org and select “Click Here to Register”
If you cannot join us for the walk but are interested in supporting our efforts please see our team website http://namiwalks.nami.org/healthaffiliatesmaine Donations can be made online.
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