August 13th, 2024 – 3:55 PM
Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –
Tuesday morning the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Rome (NAMI) held its NAMIWalks kickoff luncheon at Restoration Rome.
Multiple public service officials and NAMI Walk event sponsors listened to a presentation discussing plans and fundraising strategies for the organization’s upcoming walk to raise awareness about mental health issues.
(In the video above) We spoke with Kate Courie, Walk Manager for NAMI Rome, about the organization and how to get involved with the 2024 NAMI Walk event.
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According to NAMI’s website, those experiencing a mental health crisis and needing help can contact the following:
– Call Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL): 1-800-715-4225
– Call Georgia Mental Health Network Peer2Peer Warm Line: 229-873-9737
Toll-free: 1-888-945-1414
– Call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988
– Lifeline Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
For even more information please visit NAMI’s website linked here: https://namiromega.org/