Mental illness is biologically based.
Mental illness can be treated.
Lives can be restored.

NAMI – West Central Indiana
Improving the lives of persons with mental illness and their families.

Come Join Us for Our Fourth Annual Fundraising Banquet!

"Restoring Lives"

NAMI-WCI's 4th annual fund raising banquet is next Thursday, November 6th at the Best Western Hotel on SR 26 East, Lafayette, Indiana.

The Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Oxford Room
Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. , Chicken Italiano
^{(Special Dietary restrictions will be accommodated)}

Entertainment provided by the Tonsil Klackers

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Will Miller

Limited Seating, Attire Business Casual

To RSVP or for more information, email the office at info@nami-wci.org or call 765.423.6939

We want to remind you that the RSVP deadline is this Thursday, October 30th. I have attached the invitation to this year's banquet.

Each year upward of 200 people attend our banquet. One hundred percent of the donations received can go directly to the support of NAMI programs.

Thank for your support. Let's continue to work together during this difficult year to help families who are struggling with mental illness in our community.

We look forward to seeing you!

Terrie Parr
President
NAMI-WCI Board of Directors

NAMI Connection Update!

NAMI-WCI now offers two NAMI Connection support group meetings per week. The meetings are offered on both Tuesday* mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays* from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. More Info...

"Canvas" - A Joseph Greco Film

This award winning film, released in October, portrays a family living with a mentally ill loved one diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Read More.... Write Oprah to help the film: learn more.

A Note from the President of NAMI-WCI, Terri Parr

Please read about how she joined our team in the "President's Corner".

It's here: NAMI-WCI Online Discussion Board for You!

Do you want to talk to others who have similar experiences as you? Come join us in our new online Forums. There are several Forums to choose from including an area for the Family-to-Family Support Groups as well as the Peer-to-Peer Support Groups. Register today!

Watch the NAMI-WCI Anti-Stigma Campaign Video

Anti-Stigma Campaign Video

NAMI-WCI at Purdue University

The Purdue Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness serves to educate and advocate within the Purdue community. Our past activities have included sponsoring speakers, movie screenings, a silver ribbon campaign, and participating in the 5k Homeward Bound walk to end homelessness.

Interested in getting involved? Questions? Comments? Learn More

NAMI-WCI Staff Person Wins a Statewide Award

The Director of NAMI-WCI's Peer-to-Peer Program, Julia Kauffman, wins a statewide consumer award: The Patricia Wheaton Award!