Nami Eastside

“Form 990 will be shared with the board of directors via email and/or in-person meeting.”

“The oversight is exercised by the board of directors.”

“Executive director and other key employee compensation is determined by the board of directors, based on a market evaluation and organizational financial constraints.”

“Governing documents are available on our website. The conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon reasonable request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: All other programs including Education & Training, Rural Expansion, Consumer Support, and Communication & Outreach.Communication & Outreach:NAMI-Eastside sends out a weekly newsletter called "Your Mental Health Minute". Each newsletter has a theme. NAMI-Eastside does monthly announcements of all programs available called "The Program Rundown".Social Media posts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other platforms are utilized to announce NAMI-Eastside initiatives, new programs, events, and fundraising drives. NAMI-Eastside has a phone line and conducts outreach with Unite US platform, faith communities, shelters serving the unhoused, and community organizations. NAMI-Eastside works with Entre Hermanos, Centro Cultural Mexicano, and other partners in the Latinx community to develop Spanish language programming for mental health support. In addition, they help coordinate Ending the Silence presentations to schools. NAMI-Eastside has developed partnerships with municipal leaders and staff, law enforcement agencies, fire departments and EMT's, local businesses, and other social service organizations to address community mental health needs. NAMI-Eastside has developed a Multicultural Steering Committee to strengthen their partnerships with leaders of Indian American, Muslim, Latinx, LGTBQ+, and other BIPOC organizations to address cultural and linguistic barriers to individuals gaining access to mental health services and education. We are partnering with YWCA to sponsor interns who learn job skills and provide additional staff support to our affiliate. Education & Training:Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training provides skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid focuses on skills to provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use condition. NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a hands-on mental health advocacy training program that helps people living with mental illness and friends and family, transform their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy on public policy and initiatives that will support community mental health needs. In Our Own Voice (IOOV) allows adults living with mental illness to gain self-confidence and self-esteem by sharing their mental health journey. Presenters and first responders or other service providers have an opportunity to participate in a meaningful dialogue that will dispel myths and increase real understanding of mental illness and recovery. Presenters are from our local community and are trained by NAMI. The 90-minute or 50-minute presentation format consists of a 12-minute video and two speakers who share their stories with time for questions and answers. Presentations can be made to law enforcement, medical professionals, educational settings (including high school and college), civic organizations like Rotary Club, or religious groups. NAMI-Eastside partners with Evergreen Hospital to provide a monthly educational program, called the Evergreen Forum, on the third Tuesday evening of each month. Topics have included Mental Health Crisis Response, Managing Negativity, Eating Disorders and Trauma, Psychiatric Emergencies, Special Needs Trusts, Mindfulness, and Finding Joy in Pandemic Holidays. NAMI staff and leaders provide mental health presentations on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), Resilience, and other topics to community groups, shelters, public agencies, and businesses. Rural Expansion: NAMI-Eastside partners with Indian American Community Services to provide support groups geared to the specific needs of the Indian American community.NAMI-Eastside partners with the Muslim Community Resource Cent”