Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Nami Faith Link

About Us

Nami Faith
Nami Faith has choosen a new name by vote.
These are the list of names submited for the boards review to give Faith Outreach a viable name:
#1 Nami Faith Link 8 votes
#2 Nami Faith expression 4 votes
#3 Nami Faith In Recovery 1 votes
#4 Nami Faith In Our Recovery 0 votes
#5 Nami Faith with friends in Recovery 0 votes
#6 Nami Faith, Friends, and recovery 0 votes
#7Nami Faith, Action, And Recovery 0 votes
#8 Nami Faith Reflections in Recovery 1 vote
About us
NAMI Faith Links is a network composed of members friends of NAMI (national alliance on mental illness)
It was established for the purpose of.1) facilitating the developments with in the faith community of a non threatening,
support environment for those with mental illness and there families, 2) point out the values of spirituality in the
recovery process and the need for spiritual strength for those who are caretakers, #3 educating clergy and
congregation concerning the biological basis and characteristics of this illness, and 4) encouraging the advocacy
of the faith community to bring about hope and help for all who are affected.
NAMI Faith Link is not a religious network but rather a religious network but rather an outreach program
to all the major Faiths have the basic tennets of care and show compassion to those in need.
NAMI Faith Link respects all faith beliefs. It also recognizes the expression by the majority of those affected
by mental illness of the importance of the role of their spirituality in their ability to cope with having one of these
no fault disorders themselves or in caring for an ill friend or family member.
tcarney@ptd.net
570-271-9625