NAMI Omaha Announces Upcoming Public Educational Meeting

NAMI Omaha (www.naminebraska.org) is excited to share that their next free Mental Health NAMI Affiliate meeting, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, July 5 from 6 – 8 p.m.

The topic for the July meeting will be “The Stigma and Challenges of Mental Health in the LGBTQ Community.” In this presentation, you will learn about the firsthand experience of a member of the LGBTQ community. Main talking points will include how he manages his mental health in a world where care is inadequate and how he overcomes stigma is still alive both inside and outside the LGBTQ community.

These meetings take place the first Thursday of each month at First United Methodist Church, located at 7020 Cass Street in Omaha. Parking is available on the east and north side of the church. Enter through doors 4 or 6 and proceed to room 112.

NAMI Omaha is a local affiliate of The National Alliance on Mental Illness. They provide free support to family and friends who have a loved one living with mental illness through education, literature, workshops, conferences, support groups and more. They also offer support groups to the individuals who have a mental illness.

For information, go to www.naminebraska.org or call (402) 345-8101. For helpful articles on mental illness, follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NAMIOmaha.