NAMI NEEDS YOU

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE NAMI HILLSBOROUGH BOARD OF DIRECTORS?

The Nominating Committee is soliciting candidates to fill several vacancies on the board of directors, who will be elected at our annual membership meeting in June 2012.  Board members must attend monthly board meetings, be an active member of at least one board committee and a special event committee. Board members may choose to serve on the Advocacy, Communications, Finance, Fundraising, and Program Committees.  Special event committees have organized observances of Mental Illness Awareness Week, Mental Health Month activities, and community holiday parties for consumers.  New board members serve one year for the first term, three years for the second term, and two years for the third term.  They may serve no more than six consecutive years and may be reelected after one year off the board.  Board members must be current dues-paying members of NAMI.  Prior NAMI experience is not required but you must be knowledgeable of NAMI services, programs, and advocacy positions.  If you are interested in becoming a board member, or you would like additional information, please send an e-mail to support@namihillsborough.org  or call (813) 273-8104, and you will be contacted by a member of the Nominating Committee.

About NAMI Hillsborough:

NAMI Hillsborough is an organization affiliated with NAMI Florida and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Our mission is to provide the tools to enhance the lives affected by mental illness. We bring awareness to the general public about mental illness by facilitating educational programs, provide free support groups to our families and consumers and advocate for better services to the mentally ill.

Our organization is composed of:

• Individuals with mental illness
• Family members with loved ones who have schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or any of the serious mental illnesses.
• Individuals recovering from brain disorders.
• Caring individuals who support the efforts of NAMI.

There are several Support Groups in the County.  These groups meet on a regular basis to provide support to  family members and consumers.  For times and meeting locations visit our Calendar page.

For more information about NAMI Hillsborough and the services we provide. you can reach us by visiting our Contact Us page.

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(813) 273-8104

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(800) 273-TALK

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NAMI Hillsborough is an affiliate of NAMI Florida and the National Alliance on Mental Illness,
a national organization that is ranked among the top charities in the United States.