Warmin' Up!!

Hi all!

It's been a very exciting Spring here at NAMI Lexington! We celebrated our 25th Anniversary, we had the Grand Opening of Participation Station and we started the State's first consumer run Warm Line!!
A Warm Line is a non-emergency phone line for people living with mental illness. You can call the Warm Line if you "just need someone to talk to" or you are experiencing a stressful time, feeling cut off from the world or isolated. It is staffed by Peer Supporters who have "been there" and have been trained to offer support, help with appropriate referrals or to just listen without judgment. When you need someone to listen, give us a call! (859) 252-0058 in Lexington or call toll free at:(877) 840-5167 Bluegrass Region.
Phill and Kelly Gunning have been working SO hard on grants lately! If you get a chance, give them a pat on the back for all their great work! They are quite the team!
I'm pleased to announce that Participation Station is a huge success! Since March 2010, 628 people have walked through the door and we have had 52 new programs since we opened in December 2009! WOW! We are still growing! Thank you to my dedicated team of volunteers! Without them, this success would not have been possible.

As for me, I am still trekkin' to Cincy every week. Life is so much better since EMDR! I am doing well, but I am still having set backs. I feel like progress is happening but it's slow going. It's like my wonderful husband says, "You're an onion." I guess he's right. Keep me in your thoughts as I travel this journey...

As the weather gets warmer and the sun starts shining, NAMI Lexington is our beacon of hope!

Thanks for listening...until next time,

Val