Our Mission

Enhancing the Lives of Those Affected by Mental Illness

Vision Statement

To be the leading voice in creating a compassionate society where mental illness bears no stigma and individuals and families have opportunities for recovery.

Jeff Fladen, MSW Executive Director

Tierra Robinson Co-Creator/Marketing & Communications Manager

NAMI at Home #14 | April 28, 2023

YOU ARE INVITED

Farewell Fladen

A Celebration With Jeff Fladen

As He Retires From NAMI Tennessee

Jeff Fladen has served NAMI Tennessee as the Executive Director for over 10 years and made a huge impact in mental health in the state of Tennessee.

The Board of Trustees of NAMI Tennessee invites Jeff's colleagues, friends and family to come out and thank Jeff for his service and wish him well, as he retires from his position.

Stop by and visit with Jeff

Friday May 5, 2023

2:00 - 4:00 PM CT

West & Middle TN Conference rooms

Tennessee State Library and Archives

Downtown Nashville, TN

Refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP at the link below if you plan to attend.

RSVP TO ATTEND

SIGN UP FOR NAMIWALKS TENNESSEE

Registration for NAMIWalks Tennessee 2023 is now LIVE!

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Join us as we kickoff the excitement leading up to the NAMIWalks Tennessee events to be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Register today and be part of this year's event to spread awareness, break the stigma and raise funds for mental health.

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NEW RESOURCE: TEEN MENTAL HEALTH

VISIT TEENMH.ORG

CLASSES & SUPPORT GROUPS

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NAMI TENNESSEE'S PARTNERSHIP WITH 4H

NAMI TN is excited to announce the launch of our statewide partnership with 4-H! Over the past few months, Peer Programs Coordinator Alondra Soto has been working with Lynne Middleton, State 4H Curriculum Specialist & Janiece Pigg, Extension Assistant for DEI to bring NAMI Ending the Silence to the 4H organization. Through this partnership, NAMI TN will provide training and education to 4H agents at their Helping You to Help Others state trainings. We are excited to welcome Lynne & Janiece as ETS Coaches & look forward to supporting 4H throughout our partnership!

OUR NEWEST NAMI BASICS TEACHER GRADUATES

NAMI TN wants to congratulate our new NAMI Basics teachers that graduated our training the weekend of April 21-23, 2023. They are:

Susan Walker from Clarksville

Megan Schaffer from Oregon

Amy Lawrence from Robertson County

Tiffany Kyle from Knoxville

We are excited for them & are looking forward to working with them in the near future!

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT

NAMI CLARKSVILLE- MONTGOMERY COUNTY

NAMI Clarksville- Montgomery County is the featured affiliate for the month of April.

To the left is a picture of Bertha Drew from NAMI Clarksville at the 19th Annual Joint Conference on Juvenile Justice " Answering the Call."

If you live in the Clarksville area, please connect with them for resources, classes, and more.

CONTACT NAMI CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY

SAVE THE DATE!

RESOURCES

NAMI TN Helpline

1-800-467-3589 (9-5 M-F CT)

Go to www.namitn.org for local affiliate helpline numbers

NAMI.ORG

For information on the National Alliance on Mental Illness and efforts to raise awareness, build advocacy, and provide support and education across the U.S

MORE RESOURCES

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