The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides education, advocacy and support at the national, state and local level. There is likely to be a NAMI chapter in your area that provides free support groups and resources for those in mental illness recovery and their loved ones.

I was happy to have NAMI Cape Ann as our partner at the opening of I Am More last year, and next week NAMI Greater North Shore will be hosting the original 16 portraits for an evening event at the Danvers Art Association:

I’m really looking forward to hearing speakers from the NAN Project who work to prevent suicide in Massachusetts communities. If you watch this compelling video you’ll understand why.

There will also be music provided by Tunefoolery, a non-profit for musicians in mental health recovery.

A huge thank you to Chris Sadkowski for all of his hard work in putting this event together.