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NAMI Ruston NAMI Ruston provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

You are not alone β€” together, we build hope and understanding in our community.

09/10/2026

Recognizing the signs of su***de risk in young people can save lives.
Learn the warning signs and if you notice any in yourself or others, it's important to take them seriously.

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09/10/2026
09/08/2026
πŸ’š NAMI BI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING πŸ’šNAMI recently held its Bi-Monthly Board Meeting on Saturday, September 5, 2026, bringin...
09/08/2026

πŸ’š NAMI BI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING πŸ’š

NAMI recently held its Bi-Monthly Board Meeting on Saturday, September 5, 2026, bringing board members together for meaningful discussion, strategic planning, and continued commitment to strengthening mental health awareness and support throughout our communities.

The meeting was facilitated by NAMI Board President, Dr. Jeannetta Stephens Jones.

πŸšΆπŸ½β€β™€οΈ NAMI WALKS: WINNING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

A presentation was provided by NAMI Walks Chair, Mrs. Pamela Wright, focusing on strategies for making the upcoming NAMI Walks campaign a success.

NAMI Board Members shared their Winning Strategies for NAMI Walks Success, including:

⭐ Dr. Donna Miles
⭐ Mr. Ralph Hill
⭐ Ms. Kendra McMurry
⭐ Dr. Elise Reed, NAMI Walks Co-Chair
⭐ Dr. Mardi Sale

The discussion highlighted the importance of teamwork, community engagement, outreach, fundraising, participation, and strong community partnerships in making NAMI Walks successful.

πŸ’œ SU***DE PREVENTION MONTH

Dr. Tanya Brandy talked about Su***de Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness, reducing stigma, recognizing warning signs, encouraging help-seeking, and creating supportive communities where individuals know they are not alone.

πŸ’™ NAMI TD GRANT UPDATE

An update was also provided on the NAMI TD Grant by Nurse Kendra McMurry, highlighting ongoing efforts to support NAMI’s mission, expand programming, and strengthen outreach within the community.

πŸ’š NAMI β€” You Are Not Alone!

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09/06/2026

πŸ’šπŸ’™ **YOU ARE NOT ALONE. HELP IS AVAILABLE.** πŸ’™πŸ’š

If you or someone you care about is struggling, reaching out can be the first step toward hope.

πŸ“ž **988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline:** Call or text **988**
πŸ’¬ **Crisis Text Line:** Text **HOME** to **741741**
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ **Veterans Crisis Line:** Call **988, then press 1** or text **838255**
πŸ’š **NAMI HelpLine:** **1-800-950-NAMI (6264)**
🚨 **Immediate life-threatening emergency:** Call **911**

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09/06/2026

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09/04/2026

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September is National Su***de Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, sharing resources, and breaking t...
09/04/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, sharing resources, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and su***de.

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