We are joined by Cheryl Martino from NAMI Northwoods, who highlights the organization's advocacy for mental health resources in Wisconsin. NAMI Northwoods, a local affiliate of NAMI National, provides free support groups and educational classes for individuals dealing with mental illness, emphasizing that mental health disorders are biological and not character flaws. Cheryl discusses the stigma surrounding mental illness, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and community support. The conversation touches on the challenges nonprofits face due to funding constraints and the critical role of community support in mental health advocacy.
For more information go to https://www.naminorthwoods.org/
You can chat one-to-one online w/ NAMI at:
https://988lifeline.org/
NAMI's National Infomation Hotline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Our YouTube conversation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib4S7KqgNgA Guest: Cheryl Martino
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