A 50-minute presentation designed for middle and high school students that include warning signs, facts and statistics and how to get help for themselves or a friend. Research has shown that NAMI Ending the Silence for Students is effective in changing middle and high school students’ knowledge and attitudes toward mental health conditions and toward seeking help.
Nami's In Our Own Voice is a 60 minute presentation that provides a personal perspective of mental illness, as presenters with lived experience talk openly about what it’s like to live with a mental health condition. Designed to change attitudes, assumptions and stereotypes about people with mental health conditions.
Submit the program request form below and a NAMI Jacksonville representative will contact you.
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.
NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.
“I’m really grateful and glad that you talked to us. I often feel very alone or weird because many kids my age don’t understand. But, now I’m sure they would be more supportive of me.”
-Student
"Thank you, Renee, for coming to my school and sharing your story. You have changed my life forever. The things you explained about your depression relate to how I feel. When I got home, I immediately talked to my parents and hopefully I will get some help."
-Student
“It is amazing what just one day, one talk can do. You never really know what’s going on in the brain of any particular student.”
-Teacher
"Recently parents from two different families reached out to me after their children had seen NAMI Ending the Silence. Both were thanking me for the work we do along with being grateful to know about us as a resource. They were able to have very meaningful and open conversations with their children/students and happy they are getting this information in the school setting."
-ETS Program Leader
New - In Person Family to Family Class starting March 27, 2022.
Please submit the registration form below and your teacher will contact you to confirm your seat in the class.
NAMI Ending the Silence for Families is a 1.5-hour presentation for adults with middle or high school aged youth that includes warning signs, facts and statistics, how to talk with your child and how to work with school staff. NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.
Ending the Silence for Families is coming soon
Youth Support Groups are open only to young adults who are in high school with mental illness seeking support, compassion, and education about recovery.
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OUR MISSION
The mission of NAMI Jacksonville is to support and improve the quality of life for family members and those living with mental illnesses and co-occurring substance abuse through compassion, education, and advocacy.
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40 E. Adams St., Ste. LL05
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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