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Speaker's Bureau is pleased to offer several educational programs to bring hope to families and indidviduals who suffer with biological brain disorders (mental illness).  Through education we can reduce stigma, provide resources and inform the public that treatment works!

Schedule your program for civic groups, faith based groups, schools, PTA's, colleges, and professional organizations.  Please allow 4 weeks advance notice if possible.

1. NAMI Overview  (30 minute presentation)

Includes overview of NAMI services. Support, Education, Advocacy, and Research. Personal testimony from either a family member or consumer can be added.

2. In Our Own Voice  (60 to 90 minute presentation)

Recovery education presentation given by trained consumer presenters including video, personal testimony, and discussion-on how people with these serious disorders cope with the reality of their illnesses while recovering and reclaiming productive lives. Topics to include:

• Dark Days

• Acceptance
• Treatment
• Coping Strategies
• Successes, Hopes and Dreams

Length of presentation can be adapted to time schedule.

3. Design You Own Program ...

Inform us how we can help…would you like to know more about:

• Advocacy (housing, legislation, mental health courts)
• Family Perspective of Living with Mental Illness
• Statistics for the State of Illinois
• Design a Mental Health Seminar (1/2 day or full day)

Join us in the mission that “You Are Not Alone!”

Call Pat Doyle, Education Coordinator, at 630-752-0066  ext. 15 to schedule a presentation.