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Ending the Silence Application
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What is NAMI Ending the Silence?
The NAMI Ending the Silence program is a free, evidence-based, mental health education and early intervention program for students, families, and school staff; it engages audience members in a discussion about mental health and suicide based on real-life experiences.
• NAMI Ending the Silence for Students: A 50-minute mental health presentation for middle and high school aged youth available at no-cost to schools, youth clubs, and youth groups.
NAMI Ending the Silence for Staff: A 1-hour presentation for school staff members that includes information about warning signs, facts and statistics, how to approach students and how to work with families.
NAMI Ending the Silence for Families: A 1-hour presentation for adults with middle or high school aged youth that includes warning signs, facts and statistics, how to talk with your child and how to work with school staff.
NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with lived experience who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma. Our National office has also created an online portal, so schools can access additional resources, videos, and more for their communities and for students to be connected too.
• ETS reduces stigma through:
✓ Education—provides accurate information about signs of mental health issues to promote understanding and dispel myths. ✓ Personal contact—puts a human face to mental health challenges and provides hope that recovery is possible.
Who can be a NAMI Ending the Silence Presenter? It is recommended that Affiliates participate in this training only if they have a fully formed team of 2-people as indicated above, otherwise the Affiliate will not be able to implement the program. • A current member of a NAMI Affiliate • Willing to complete the online training two weeks prior to training date • Willing to practice presentations/additional training
Because NAMI Ending the Silence is taught in schools and youth settings, applicant should have a flexible schedule so they can present weekdays during school hours.
