Hello Friends,
NAMI Fairbanks believes that mental health conditions are important to discuss all year, but Mental Illness Awareness Week provides a dedicated time for mental health advocates across the country to come together as one unified voice. In 1990, Congress officially established the first full week of October as MIAW in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since then, advocates have worked together each year to sponsor activities, large or small, to educate the public about mental illness.
This month we are emphasizing the impact of NAMI’s support groups. There is power in coming together in community, which can be healing as people gather to share their experiences.
We hope you will join the mental health movement to help raise awareness in your area of influence. Share on social media, at your places of work or worship, or host an awareness event. NAMI Fairbanks is here as a resource for you.
Sincerely,
Nenette Rogers
Executive Director, NAMI Fairbanks
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What is Support Group Like?
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WATCH (30 seconds): Max tells about his first time at NAMI Family Support Group.
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In-Person meetings are at NAMI Fairbanks
3504 Industrial Ave, Suite 102, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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Peer Support Group
3rd Thursdays
6-7:30pm
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Family Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursdays
6-7:30pm
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SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATORS WANTED: If you are interested in becoming a facilitator for either group, contact NAMI Fairbanks.
907-456-4704 OR OFFICE@NAMIFAIRBANKS.ORG
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What a Night!
We can’t thank you enough for all of your support at #NAMIsilentauction23. Together we hit our goal and raised over $10,000! Thank you to all of our guests, artists, bakers, sponsors, auction item donors, volunteers, and friends for making this happen. It wouldn’t have been possible without you!!
Today, let’s celebrate and tomorrow we’ll be thinking about #NAMIsilentauction24!
 Save the date, we’ll see each other again on September 27, 2024 at the very latest. |
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If you missed the Silent Auction, it’s not too late to show your support. Here is your chance to make a donation that will help end the stigma of mental illness in Fairbanks and the Interior!
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More photos from the Silent Auction:
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Special Screening at Regal Cinemas
An important film for your youth group
October 10, 2023
7:00 pm
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(Click the image above to watch the movie trailer)
Movie Description: Tragedy ignites a group of teens to find a legendary landmark hidden in the wilderness. Together, they navigate the adventure while confronting the darkness within themselves. Channeling teen classics like The Goonies and The Breakfast Club, the story wrestles with depression, anxiety, doubt, and identity. What Rhymes with Reason sparks a fun and emotional tale of hope for teens and families of the social media age, reminding everyone that no one has to struggle alone.
Although this is not a NAMI Fairbanks event, we recommend this film for families, youth, and community members who serve our local youth.
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Costco Military Appreciation Night
October 14, 2023
7:00 – 8:30 pm
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NAMI Fairbanks and community vendors will be at Costco to honor our service members. Stop by the NAMI booth for mental health resources for military and family members.
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Interior Republicans Group
Ladies Luncheon
October 27, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm
at the Westmark
You are invited to come and hear about how NAMI Fairbanks is implementing its Youth and Young Adult mental health initiative and its support, education, and advocacy efforts for improving the lives of individuals living with mental illness.
Lunch is from a limited menu and guests buy their own lunch.
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Save the Date
NAMI Alaska Annual Meeting
October 30, 2023
NAMI Alaska invites you to attend its annual meeting on October 30th. Details will be announced. You are welcome to join via Zoom using this button:
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We wish to thank the following businesses and individuals who donated items for the Fourth Friday Silent Auction:
Alaska Art Party
Alaska Railroad
Art Center Framing
Alyeska Pipeline Co.
Ann’s Greenhouse
Arctic Raw Fur
Beaver Sports
Belle Luce Fine Art Photography
Marilyn Biagi
Maria Billings
Megan Burks
Christ Lutheran Blanket Committee
Allyson Churches
Shana Clay
College Floral
Camille Connelly-Terhune
Costco
Expressions in Glass
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Fairbanks Nissan
Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra
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Goldpanners Baseball
Grasto Family
Growler Bay Valdez
Harley Davidson Store
Nancy Hausle-Johnson
Cheris Haymond-Rotter
Kathy Karella
Teri Lorkowski
Becky Magowan
Marie Martin
McCafferty’s
North Star Ballet
Northern Threads
Northern Whimsy
Pagoda
Cheryl Randolph
Riverboat Discovery and Gold Dredge 8
Brenda Sadler
Yvonne Samuelson
Santa Claus House
Ann Schmidt
Sourdough Fuel
Dorothy Stella
Summit Coffee
Ursa Major Distillery
Margaret Wiedeman
Yarn Over
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Thank you to our guest artists:
Karen Malone
Kim Krinke
Betty Dupee
Matt Moberly
Betsy Bear
Dawn Miller
Lilly Allen
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Thank you as well to our fabulous bakers who made the amazing desserts for the auction! Your desserts were highly sought-after prizes!
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Thank you to our Silent Auction sponsors!
Arctic Traveler’s Gift Shop
Martin Engineering
Taylor’s Gold ‘n’ Stone
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Costco hosted a Trunk or Treat fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network. NAMI Fairbanks joined the fun handing out candy to all the kiddos. Parents received a NAMI Ending the Silence card that listed mental health warning signs and Help Line phone numbers.
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NAMI Fairbanks board member, Kareston Robinson, was at the University of Alaska Community & Technical College on September 29th, hosting a NAMI table at the Northern Interior Alaska Association for the Education of Young Children’s Early Educators Conference. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and stock up on our famous calm strips!
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Fairbanks Golden Heart Rotary Club and Alaska Rotary District Governor, Mike Pollen, presented a check from their successful golf tournament fundraiser to NAMI Fairbanks at their recent Rotary dinner.
The funds will support bringing NAMI Ending the Silence presentations to local middle and high schools, to open up conversations around youth suicide and mental health.
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