NAMI OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE an AFFILIATE

       NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL

          NAMI OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE an AFFILIATE of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Mission Statement: NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases.

NAMI BRISTOL MEETS the FIRST TUESDAY of EACH MONTH at BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER at 7:00 P.M in the WALNUT ROOM

President: Kay Beltz

Vice President:

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 The next NAMI of Bristol meeting will meet Tuesday September 7. There will be a speaker, whose name will be posted at a later date.

Moe Armstrong visited NAMI of BRISTOL last AUGUST 3.

Mr. Armstrong was one of the first people with schizophrenia to work as a mental health professional. He is the Director of Consumer and Family Affairs for Vinfren Corporation. His dream was to work in the mental health sytem and to create opportunities that he recieved from mental health care. He has worked for mental health care for over 12 years. He has been with a diagnosis for thirty-five years. Mr. Armstrong has been awarded numerous awards including the Ruth M. Batson Award in 1999 and the NAMI National Lionel Aldridge Award for promoting the education, recovery and empowerment of mental health consumers in 1998. He is presently on the national board of NAMI.

from http://209.58.132.78/moe/bio.htm

Sometimes the best therapists around have four legs and moist noises!!!

Animals give you unconditional LOVE and be the ideal companion. Some thought should given before adopting purchasing a pet.

    Your budget must allow it.

    Consider adopting a neutered male or spayed female cat or dog
    An adult dog is a good choice. Puppies have to be house trained and adult dogs have less chance of being adopted
    Adopting a pet is a long-term commitment, be sure you're up for it.
    Make sure the pet suits your lifestyle. These animals needs lots of love and affection. Dogs need to be walked daily.
    If a cat or dog is not suitable, consider alternative pet such as a fish or a hamster.

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