Author: Jason Hopcus, CLC, MSLC

Last month, I had the pleasure of presenting an In Our Own Voice to residents of a local active senior living community. My co-presenter and I both shared our stories, seeking to educate our audience about a successful life lived with mental illness. Going in, I was moderately concerned about the relevance of our topic among this group, but decided to just be authentic and share my story. In return, what I got was something I never could have expected, a warm open welcome, insightful questions and sincere praise for our courage to share. Each resident who asked a wellRead More

The NAMI Walk is now only three weeks away! The excitement is building as teams are forming, donations are happening, and people all over town are looking forward to another great Walk. Have you met Ned? Ned is the mascot for the 2015 NAMI Walk in Colorado. He is busy climbing Mt Stigma. Ned is a stigma buster and he knows that, working together, we can create a community of hope and recovery for all. Ned says, ““I know too many people who feel the burden of stigma around mental illness. If the stigma is too great, many won’t seekRead More

Do you remember when you first heard of NAMI? Do you remember the relief you felt when you found someone who understood what you and your family were experiencing? Do you remember the smiles and words of encouragement that you received at a support group or in a class? Do you feel comforted today knowing that you are never alone with your struggles? These feelings are possible be being a part of NAMI. We are individuals and families that help each other; learning, supporting, coping with life. We will walk with you. Will you walk with us? The NAMI WalkRead More