OSYM COLLABORATIVE

WHAT: A community collaborative to coordinate and provide resources information and education to our community on mental health issues through outreach and quarterly conferences. To develope trained peer facilitated supervised support groups for our youth ranging from ages 13 up to 25. Why: This age group is the typical time where serious mental health issues unfold. At this time, there is a great need for both public and private mental health and behavioral health service delivery providers to work together with our academic, criminal justice system to best serve these youth, their familis and educators. Therefore NAMI Kern County, a grassroots volunteer organization will provide the proven leader ship and enthusiasm to bring all interested and commited stakedholders to see this project be successfull. For more information contact Russ Sempell MFT 661-303-1416 russmft@aol.com

Monday, March 9, 2009

NAMI KERN's OSYM APRIL CONFERENCE




NAMI Kern County’s Outspoken Young Minds
“A project of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Kern County”
Community Resource and Educational Conference
A panel of experts including our own
OutSpoken Young Minds and Family Members,
Mental Health Professionals & Community Leaders
discussing mental health issues
dealing with teens and their families.

Why
Information & Community Resources
for our youth, their Families and our Community.

What
Youth suicide prevention
Substance Abuse – Addiction and Self Medication
Communication & Sensitivity Needs – Family Communication
Resource in our community & a free OutSpoken Young Minds Collaborative Handbook

When
April 2, 2009
6:00PM-8:00PM
No cost to attend – Light Refreshment provided

Where
Good Samaritan Hospital, Southwest
5201 White Lane Bakersfield, CA 93309
RSVP by E-mail strongly encouraged!

Contact
NAMI Kern, P.O. Box 9144
Bakersfield CA 93389
(661) 868-5061

Russ Sempell (661) 303-1416 RUSSMFCC@aol.com
Cathy Cornell (661) 378-7372 americanswimmer1976@yahoo.com
Mickie Nommensen (661) 203-6933 micn111@aol.com




Posted by NAMI Kern County's at 6:38 PM

1 comment:

  1. NAMI Kern County'sMay 19, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    We had 100 plus in attendance and our OSYM Youth and Parents did an outstanding job speaking...hats off too you.

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