SAVE THE DATE! 👟 It's almost time to kick off our 2024 NAMIWalks season! 📅 Get ready to walk for NAMIWalks Philly on October 12th, 2024!! Join us for a day filled with fun and fundraising for an important cause. Whether you're walking for yourself, a loved one, or as an advocate, together we can stomp out stigma and raise awareness for mental health. Lace up your sneakers and mark your calendars! Stay tuned for more updates on registration, volunteer opportunities, and a chance to be a team captain! 🚶🏾♀️🚶🏼♂️ National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly) Kyle Carter M.Ed, LBS Amy Federer Schimen Scott Lexie Taylor Ashley Murray Aikhees Ponton, CPS DBHIDS Philadelphia COMHAR, Inc. Friends Hospital City of Philadelphia City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health Philadelphia Fire Department Urban Affairs Coalition NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Dan Gillison Uplifme Taina Estremera, M.S. Jummy Kirby, M.A, LPC, PMH-C Mary Rose Cunningham Colleen Heavens AmandaGrace Krier, AAS, CPS James Aykit #NAMIWalksPhilly #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #StompOutStigma #SaveTheDate
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly)
Mental Health Care
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1,168 followers
We educate. We advocate. We listen. We lead. NAMI Philadelphia is here for you.
About us
NAMI PHILADELPHIA is an affiliate of The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI PHILADELPHIA offers a monthly support group, connections to services that aid and assists in recovery, and community integration. NAMI PHILADELPHIA assists family members with a Family-To- Family course. The NAMI PHILADELPHIA office offers a safe space to visit and talk with a knowledgeable affiliate member. NAMI PHILADELPHIA is closely associated with The Department of Mental Health, Mental Health Association, Family Resource Network, Family Inclusion and Community Integrated Services. What we do: NAMI relies on gifts and contributions to support our important work: We educate. Offered in thousands of communities across the United States through NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates, our education programs ensure hundreds of thousands of families, individuals and educators get the support and information they need. We advocate. NAMI shapes national public policy for people with mental illness and their families and provides volunteer leaders with the tools, resources and skills necessary to save mental health in all states. We listen. Our toll-free NAMI HelpLine allows us to respond personally to hundreds of thousands of requests each year, providing free referral, information and support—a much-needed lifeline for many. 800-950-6264 IN A CRISIS? TEXT NAMI TO 741741 We lead. Public awareness events and activities, including Mental Illness Awareness Week and NAMIWalks, successfully fight stigma and encourage understanding. NAMI works with reporters on a daily basis to make sure our country understands how important mental health is.
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https://namiphilly.org/
External link for National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly)
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
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Primary
4641 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124, US
Employees at National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly)
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988Philly shines a light of hope 24/7, linking callers with dedicated experts who share counseling, guidance, assessment, and referrals. Support resonates in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, French, and Mandarin. #988Philly #namiphilly #hope Kyle Carter M.Ed, LBS National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly) Amy Federer Schimen Scott Lexie Taylor Ashley Murray Aikhees Ponton, CPS COMHAR, Inc. DBHIDS Philadelphia
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Why I Walk Wednesday... Ashley Murray, NAMI Philly Youth Peer Navigator. One of the many reasons we walk is to end the stigma surrounding mental health, to support those struggling in silence, and to show that no one is alone in this journey. 💚 No matter why YOU walk for mental health, we hope you'll walk with us on October 12th for NAMIWalks Philly! 👟👟 🗓️ October 12th 📍 Friends Hospital 🔗 namiwalks.org/philadelphia Source: NAMIWalks Philly | NAMI Philadelphia Creative Content & Design: Katie Waechter | @katiewaechter @watchmediagroup Ashley Murray Kyle Carter M.Ed, LBS Amy Federer Schimen Scott Lexie Taylor Aikhees Ponton, CPS National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly) NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Friends Hospital COMHAR, Inc. Urban Affairs Coalition DBHIDS Philadelphia City of Philadelphia City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health Philadelphia Fire Department #NAMIWalksPhilly #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #Together4MH
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Every Wednesday in person! A safe space to express yourself and connect with others. Aikhees Ponton, CPS Kyle Carter M.Ed, LBS National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly) NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health COMHAR, Inc. Urban Affairs Coalition DBHIDS Philadelphia Friends Hospital #namiphilly #AdolescentSupport
NAMIs “Adolescent Support Group” TONIGHT❗️❗️❗️ Facilitator: Aikhees Ponton (Me) Contact #: 267-901-3534 Email: [email protected] Ages: 14-20 Every Wednesday 5PM-6PM Friends Hospital 4641 Roosevelt Blvd, 19124 A “Youth Peer Mentor” is providing emotional wellness and trauma-Informed support to those who has experience or is currently experiencing Trauma, Stress, Anxiety, Depression or other mental health conditions due to personal life challenges are more than welcome to register and reach out for the peer support. Help is available.
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988 Day! Mark your calendars: 9/8 is the first annual #988Day! Be part of the movement happening nationwide to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support. Find more information about 988 Day and how you can get involved: samhsa.gov/988Day #988Lifeline Kyle Carter M.Ed, LBS Amy Federer Schimen Scott Lexie Taylor Ashley Murray Aikhees Ponton, CPS Friends Hospital COMHAR, Inc. DBHIDS Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition
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Welcome to the NAMIWalks Philly 2024 Rally! 📣 Join us at our virtual Rally as we gear up for the big NAMIWalks Philly on October 12th! 📣 An epic online event where we come together to support mental health awareness in the Philly community. Whether you’re walking, volunteering, or supporting from afar, this rally is the perfect chance to connect with other mental health advocates and learn how you can make a difference for NAMIWalks Philly. 💚👟 🗓️ September 6th at Noon 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dzSVufpH Won’t you join us? Source: NAMIWalks Philly | NAMI Philadelphia Creative Content & Design: Katie Waechter | @katiewaechter @watchmediagroup National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly) Kyle Carter M.Ed, LBS Amy Federer Schimen Scott Lexie Taylor Ashley Murray Aikhees Ponton, CPS Friends Hospital COMHAR, Inc. Urban Affairs Coalition DBHIDS Philadelphia City of Philadelphia City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker Transition Committee #NAMIWalksPhilly #VirtualRally #WalkForMentalHealth #Together4MH
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NAMI Philly's Schimen Scott, Lexie Taylor, and Aikhees Ponton enjoyed participating in the NAMI Sharing Hope film event at the Philadelphia Film Center. The event featured interactive discussions and activities, such as "Speed Dating with a Therapist," and was a collaboration with ALLIn Productions, City of Philadelphia DBHIDS, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 6IX AGENCY, and Self Love Sunday Mixer. Thank you Patrick Kessel for allowing us to share your table during the event. Creative Content: Schimen Scott | NAMI Philadelphia National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly) Kyle Carter M.Ed, LBS Amy Federer Schimen Scott Lexie Taylor Ashley Murray Aikhees Ponton, CPS COMHAR, Inc. ALL IN Productions DBHIDS Philadelphia #SharingHope #NAMIPhilly #DBHIDS #HealthyMinds #allin #6IXAgency #SelfLoveSundayMixer #AmericanFoundationforSuicidePrevention #PhillyFilmCenter
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Calling all volunteers! We need YOUR help at #NAMIWalks Philly! 🙌💙 🌟 Be part of something special, meet amazing people, and help support mental health services in our community! 🌟 🗓️ October 12th 📍 Friends Hospital Fill out the volunteer form here: If you haven't already, register to walk and join a team here! https://lnkd.in/e4QdU28d Tag a friend who should join you and let's get walking! #LacedUpForMentalHealth #NAMIPhilly Source: NAMIWalks Philly | NAMI Philadelphia Creative Content & Design: Katie Waechter | @katiewaechter @watchmediagroup National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly) Kyle Carter M.Ed, LBS Amy Federer Schimen Scott Lexie Taylor Ashley Murray Aikhees Ponton, CPS Friends Hospital COMHAR, Inc. Urban Affairs Coalition DBHIDS Philadelphia City of Philadelphia #namiwalks #walk4mentalhealth #supportmentalhealth #phillysupportphilly #volunteersneeded #looking4volunteers #phillysupportphilly #phillylocals
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Happy Birthday to Lexie Taylor, NAMI Philly Youth and Advocacy Manager. Lexie's dedication to advocacy and empowering youth is truly remarkable. She plays a vital role in helping educators and advocates comprehend and nurture the mental health and well-being of students. We eagerly anticipate the remarkable impact she will make in the community and the lasting legacy she will create for others. Lexie Taylor Kyle Carter M.Ed, LBS Amy Federer Schimen Scott Ashley Murray Aikhees Ponton, CPS National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly) COMHAR, Inc. Urban Affairs Coalition DBHIDS Philadelphia #happybirthday #lexietaylor
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Happy Labor Day. Workers are the backbone of American society. For this reason, we celebrate Labor Day. It is a day to recognize the contribution made by each employee forged from the struggles of those that came before us. Creative Content: Schimen Scott | NAMI Philadelphia National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly) Kyle Carter M.Ed, LBS Amy Federer Schimen Scott Lexie Taylor Ashley Murray COMHAR, Inc. DBHIDS Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition #laborday #namiphilly