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NAMI NEW JERSEY programs
AACT-NOW!
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AACT-NOW!(African
American Community Takes New Outreach Worldwide) is an
exciting initiative of NAMI NEW JERSEY to connect with NJ's
African-American families affected by mental illness, mental
health consumers, the faith community and mental health professionals
to provide culturally competent support, education and
advocacy. AACT-NOW! goals are to dispel the misconceptions
surrounding mental illness and to create an anti-stigma environment
for those seeking treatment.
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Program Activities
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Formation
of an African American Outreach Advisory Group composed of
individuals from the African American Community including
consumers, family members, clergy, mental health and other
professionals.
Development
of AACT-NOW! - an initiative established to help African American
families and those suffering from mental illness to promote
awareness, provide resources and act as a support system.
Community
Outreach and Networking (fairs, conferences, festivals, etc.)
Development
of partnerships and jointly sponsored events.
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Support Groups
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Central
Jersey group - the fourth Thursday evening of each month
at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset.
For more information call Cynthia at 732-940-0991.
NAMI
FACE /Burlington County group - the third Wednesday evening
of each month at the Parkway Baptist Church in Willingboro.
For more information contact Winifred at 609-265-0746.
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African American Outreach Advisory Members
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Information Booth at the African American Arts &
Heritage Festival
September 2006
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Information Booth at a New Brunswick Health Fair
October 28, 2006
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Workshop on depression at Christ the King Episcopal
Church in Willingboro
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Laura, Winifred and Robert at a support meeting
Summer, 2007
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Juanita, Melanece and Cynthia at a health fair at
True Servant Worship and Praise Church
April 2008
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Program Contact: Cynthia
Miles, Program Coordinator
732-940-0991,
or e-mail aactnow@naminj.org
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NAMI
NEW JERSEY is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving
the lives of individuals and families who are affected by mental
illness.
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