Training to become an In Our Own Voice (IOOV) Presenter

Despite advances in the understanding of treatment for mental illness, people coping with a mental illness still face barriers in public attitudes that often deter them from engaging in recovery.

IOOV presentations enrich the audiences' understanding of how the over 58 million Americans contending with mental illness cope while also reclaiming rich and meaningful lives.

"The inspiration of the NAMI presenters long outlives their actual visit.  All who attended talked about it for days afterwards" (quote from Baltimore, MD)

Who benefits from In Our Own Voice?

• Human resource departments and corporations
• Health care providers
• Law enforcement professionals
• Faith communities
• Consumer groups
• Any community or civic organization

NAMI IOOV Presenters:

• Two trained IOOV speakers share compelling and personal testimonies
• Audience participation and discussion are encouraged
• Broadening people's knowledge of mental illness
• Presentation lasts from 60 - 90 minutes
• Follows a structured format covering issues frequently faced by those dealing with a mental illness.
• Delivered to a variety of audiences

Next Training 

 May 5-6, 2012

Training Location:

NASW

3070 Presidential Drive

Suite 226

Atlanta, GA 30340

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