Please tell us about your upcoming mental health and faith-related events.
SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH!  WE CAN ALL SAVE LIVES! 

Notable Upcoming Events

9/13-9/14: Duke Divinity School Mental Health Weekend Event for Health Care Professionals Details

9/14/24 (Saturday)    QPR Suicide Prevention Training - details below

9/18/24 (Wednesday)  Adult Mental Health First Aid Info

9/21/24 (Saturday)  Adult Mental Health First Aid Info

9/24/24 (Tuesday)  Youth Mental Health First Aid Info

9/28/24 (Saturday)   Out of the Darkness Walk Details 

10/13/24 (Sunday)   Walk for Hope - In-person Festival and Virtual 

10/16-17 (Wed & Th)  ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Info

10/26-27 (Saturday-Sunday)  Franklin All-Nighter Details

11/2/24 (Saturday)   Soul Shop for Communities Details
                                 FCMI Hosted Suicide Prevention Workshop 

Learn More 

QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Faith Connections on Mental Illness (FCMI) is sponsoring a FREE Suicide Prevention Training, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10 AM until 11:30 AM. Location: St. Thomas More. 940 Carmichael St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Just like CPR, QPR can save lives. In one short session (1.5 hours) you can learn 3 (three) simple steps that may help avert tragedy and direct a person in crisis to the professional care they need.  

To register or learn more please contact Marianne Mitchell ([email protected]). 

QPR's mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. This training is suitable for adults of any age and outlines the specific steps and dialogue to use when helping someone who appears to be thinking about ending their life. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
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Series Events

Regular Meetings
Clergy Mental Health Blog: Each month, a faith leader shares their connection to mental health through their stories, ministry, and context. The platform offers multiple perspectives on how a faith community can eliminate stigma around mental health and offer hope to all. Visit the blog at https://clergymhblog.blogspot.com. Send comments and/or questions to: [email protected].
                    NAMI NC You Are Not Alone
Numerous Free Virtual Programs happening at various times. Click on the link for information: https://naminc.org/programs/virtual-programs
Family-2-Family
A free 8-week series for family and close friends of those with major mental illnesses.  

The next Family-to-Family in Orange County, NC will be
 January 16 - March 6, 2025, 6:45 - 9:15 p.m.
Registration is required; class size is limited.

For information on Orange County classes, contact
Barb Maier (919)929-7822 or [email protected] 

For FAMILY MEMBERS AND CLOSE FRIENDS of persons living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or Borderline Personality Disorder
This free series of 8 weekly classes is taught by trained NAMI members who have experienced having a loved one with mental illness. In a confidential setting, family members and friends of people with mental illness will learn about:
  • How mental illness affects your loved one
  • Eye-opening current brain research related to mental illness
  • Being an advocate for better treatments for your loved one
  • Medication issues and the latest treatment options
  • Strategies for dealing with stress and worry to help you take care of yourself while supporting your loved one 
Program sponsored by NAMI-NC, NAMI Durham and  NAMI Orange County

Sample Prayers from National Action Alliance