News Release

WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Cares program will be partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to bring NAMI In Our Own Voice to Warsaw this afternoon, Thursday, June 8.

The interactive program will amplify the voices of individuals with mental illness, featuring trained virtual speakers sharing their story about living with mental illness and achieving recovery. NAMI In Our Own Voice will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. today in Warsaw City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Buffalo St.

The program is free and open to the public. The presentation aims to change the attitudes, assumptions and stereotypes about people living with mental health conditions. Presenters will share their story, including what happened, what helps and what is next for them.

NAMI is the nation’s largest grass-roots mental health organization. The group provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

With 16 local affiliates throughout the state, NAMI Indiana offers 30 support groups for individuals with mental illness and their loved ones. NAMI Indiana affiliates also coordinate public education classes to help people and families better navigate their mental health diagnoses. Individuals living with a mental health condition can participate in training through NAMI regarding leading support groups and sharing their story with law enforcement and the public.

The Cares program strives to improve the overall health and wellness of the city of Warsaw by assisting emergency personnel with response to mental health crises and situations; increasing access to established community resources and social services; and providing short-term services to reduce preventable emergencies. “Cares” is an acronym that stands for Community Assistance Resources Emergency Services.

Questions regarding the Cares program or the NAMI In Our Own Voice presentation being offered in Warsaw can be directed to Cares at (574) 453-7901.

Questions regarding getting involved with NAMI can be directed to NAMI Indiana by calling (317) 925-9399. More information regarding NAMI can also be found at namiindiana.org. Virtual support groups are currently available.