NAMI NEW JERSEY - Our Heroes

Presents

Our Heroes

Eric Arauz	Robert Von Bargen	Charles "Chuck" Arnold	Kathleen Considine	Mike Jones

We all know heroes, those who wage a heroic battle daily in the struggle for recovery.
They include members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families as well as
our loved ones – children, parents, siblings, and others who demonstrate courage and resilience.

Watch a tribute to our NAMI New Jersey Heroes:



Celebrating Our Heroes

	Join the campaign to Step Forward for Our Heroes! Nominate your Heroes for the NAMI NJ Hero website and Heroes Journal. Join us at the Step Forward for Our Heroes Walk on May 12, 2012 at Seaside Park, NJ. E-mail info@naminj.org for more information.

ACKNOWLEDGING OUR HEROES...

Matthew Doherty During his Junior year at Georgetown University, Matthew's life was interrupted by mental illness. Over the next 13 years, Matt managed to finish college, but he suffered many setbacks in the process of finding the right treatment and learning to manage his illness. Today he is a professional Wellness Specialist, helping others to achieve wellness and recovery. He is an active NAMI member and facilitates a NAMI Connection support group in Sussex County. Submitted by Jeri Doherty

NAMI NEW JERSEY is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by mental illness.