SUPPORT: In local self-help support groups, caring family members offer emotional support and information about treatment and community resources.

EDUCATION: On a local, state and national level, NAMI provides education and confronts discrimination through awareness campaigns.

ADVOCACY: On a state and local level, NAMI NJ promotes and supports legislative issues that benefit families and persons affected by serious mental illness, monitors governmental agencies responsible for the provision of services and promotes research into the causes and treatment of mental illness.

NIMH OUTREACH PARTNERSHIP: As one of the 55 competitively selected Outreach Partner Organizations across the country of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), NAMI NEW JERSEY is committed to delivering the latest scientific findings about mental disorders to the public, health professionals, and underserved populations through its statewide network.

NAMI NJ OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION

Address:

1562 Route 130, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Phone:

(732) 940-0991

Fax:

732-940-0355

E-mail:

info@naminj.org

Web Address:

http://www.naminj.org

NAMI NJ STAFF, PROGRAM DIRECTORS & COORDINATORS

Executive Director

Sylvia Axelrod

Associate Director

Phil Lubitz

Associate Director

Aruna Rao

Director of NAMI NJ en Español Program

Martha Silva

Director of Family to-Family Education Program

Marilyn Goldstein

Director of School Education Programs

Lorrie Baumann

Comm & Tech Resources Coordinator,
CAMHOP-NJ Coordinator

Maggie Luo

Administrative Assistant

Celina Sanchez

Program Resource Assistant,
AACT-NOW Coordinator

Cynthia H. Miles

Bookkeeper

Sharon Marshall

IOOV Program Coordinator,
Statewide Consumer Outreach Liaison

Jay Yudof

IOOV Scheduling Coordinator & Trainer

Jill Zwick

Hearts & Minds Regional Coordinator

Salvina Cappello

AACT-NOW! Southern Region Coordinator

Winifred Chain

AACT-NOW! Program Family Specialist

Melanece Walker

NAMI NEW JERSEY OFFICERS

President:

Mark Perrin, MD

1st Vice President:

Ellen Grassman

2nd Vice President:

Deborah Richman, LCSW

Treasurer:

Robin Cunningham

Secretary:

Gloria Badgley

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Northern Region:

Sherman T. Brewer, Jr., Esq.
Betsy Guarducci
Joyce McKee
Jeff Nelson
Mark Perrin, M.D.

Central Region:

Gloria Badgley
Suresh Chugh
Robin Cunningham
J. Michael Jones
Deborah Richman, LCSW
Melissa Rivera Marano

Southern Region:

Francine Bates
Laura L. Bryant, Esq.
Rosemary J. Canuso
Kenneth R. Eshelman
Ellen Grassman

Trustees At-Large:

Anju Makhijani

CONSUMER COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

Salvina Cappello
Wayne Vivian

NAMI NEW JERSEY Committees

NAMI NEW JERSEY Standing Committees

NAMI NEW JERSEY advocates to support, advance and defend the rights of persons with mental illness and their families. To accomplish these goals NAMI NEW JERSEY has a number of committees that meet to discuss issues and recommend action. If you are interested in becoming a member of a committee please contact the NAMI NEW JERSEY office. You can call (732) 940-0991 or email info@naminj.org

Bylaws Committee

Reviews the governing rules of NAMI NEW JERSEY as provided in the Bylaws. Recommends changes, amendments or modifications. Receives and reviews bylaw changes in terms of legality, clarity of intent and the organizational mission. Oversees the presentation of proposed bylaws for balloting purposes, tabulating, and ruling on eligibility.

Executive Committee

Have general charge of affairs and the power to act between Board meetings in matters that require an immediate decision. Functions in accordance with Board policy. Serves as a planning committee and develops the Board agenda. Reports actions to the Board. Members include the president, vice-presidents, secretary and treasurer.

Finance Committee

Oversees all bookkeeping and other financial reports. Recommends depositories and investment practices. Reviews the budget process and modifications. Develops reimbursement policies. Make recommendations to the Board regarding fiscal and budgetary matters. Committee chaired by the treasurer.

Legislative Committee

Advocates and promotes new and revision of existing, state and federal legislation. Develops strategies to promote NAMI NEW JERSEY's position on legislation. Educates government on health, social, vocational and housing needs. Make recommendations to the Board.

Nominating Committee

Functions to seek candidates and assess their qualifications. Provide information re: trustee's role and meet candidates. Oversee the preparation of the candidate's biographical statement, ballot preparation, mailing and tabulation. Presents a slate of Officers of the Board at the annual Board Reorganization evaluation.

Program Committee

Plans regular and special NAMI NEW JERSEY programs. Make arrangements for the Recognition & Awards Event and the Annual Conference. Recommends cost and budget for functions. Oversees selecting speakers, award recipients, facilities, invitations, printing, registrations, etc. Make recommendations to the Board.

Public Policy Committee

Advocates and develops public policy positions. Monitors institutional and community services; DMHS policies, activities, and budgets; and other state agencies pertaining to mental illness. Oversees all public and private sector issues regarding treatment, staffing, programming, funding, housing, rehab, etc. Make recommendations to the Board.