Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Related Disorders

If you are in crisis now, please see the Crisis Services page https://namibouldercounty.org/in-a-crisis/boulder-crisis-services/

ADHD Support

Boulder County Support Groups:
- https://namibouldercounty.org/find-support/support-groups/
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/adhd/co/boulder-county
Find ADHD therapists, support groups, and other resources in the ADDA Resource Directory: https://add.org/resources/
Online ADHD Support Groups: https://add.org/adhd-support-groups/
Boulder County Mental Health Resources: https://namibouldercounty.org/boulder-mental-health-resources/

ADHD Education

Attention-Deficit Disorder Association – ADHD: The Facts: https://add.org/adhd-facts/
NAMI – ADHD: https://nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/ADHD
Parents Guide to ADHD: https://childmind.org/guide/what-parents-should-know-about-adhd/
Parent to Parent: Family Training on ADHD https://chadd.org/parent-to-parent/
ADHD In the Classroom Online Resource https://childmind.org/article/whats-adhd-and-whats-not-in-the-classroom/

ADHD Advocacy

Find an ADHD event near you: https://chadd.org/events-calendar/
Attend the ADHD National Convention: https://chadd.org/conference/

State and National ADHD Organizations

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
301-306-7070
https://chadd.org/
customer_service@chadd.org

Attention Deficit Disorder Association
https://add.org/

The above resources are recommendations from NAMI Boulder County members. If you have any suggestions, please email admin@namibouldercounty.org.

Events Calendar

	February 2019
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting February 3, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2855 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Boulder: Sundays 6:00pm to 7:30pm 2855 Folsom, Boulder CO 80304. This is the Unity church at the South West corner of Folsom and Valmont. There are two parallel meetings the second Sunday of the month. So, the first Sunday meeting is just for depressed/bipolar people. This second Sunday has two parallel meetings, one for just depressed/bipolar people, also one for just friends/family/caregivers. The third is just depressed/bipolar people. The fourth is one combined depressed/bipolar people and friends/family/caregivers meeting. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details •
4 Suicide Survivors Support Group Suicide Survivors Support Group February 4, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 3400 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305, USA How to thrive, not just survive after the suicide of a loved one. Mondays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. $10 suggested donation/nobody turned away How do you talk to others? Is life ever the same afterwards? How do you reconnect with other family members? Where do you find meaning and purpose? Discuss these and other important topics in a safe, confidential environment with other people who have experienced suicide loss. Call (303) 546-3589 or email counseling@naropa.edu for more information or to schedule a brief screening. This group is led by experienced clinicians and will meet weekly to offer support, teach coping skills and build community. See more details DBSA Social Meeting DBSA Social Meeting February 4, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6600 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DBSA) social gathering: Monday 6:30pm Pho Duy 6600 West 120th Ave Broomfield CO 80020. Most Mondays we will be there, though some we are not. Some of the staff know us as "the Monday group". Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series February 4, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Sutherland Seminar Series offers 8 drop-in seminars on bipolar disorder, open to anyone in the community. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm in Boulder. Audio downloads available! More info at info@rdsfoundation.org or 303.492.5680. See more details • • •	5	6 DBSA Longspeak Support Group DBSA Longspeak Support Group February 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Longs Peak support group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the second Wednesday of every month, group meets at: Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504 Meeting Room or Study Room A On the first, third, fourth, and fifth Wednesday we will meet at: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2051 N. Main Longmont CO 80501 Backroom Come early (5:30) if you want to place a food and/or drink order. Visit https://www.dbsalongspeak.org/ for more information. See more details •	7 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting February 7, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Kohl St, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Broomfield: Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm 825 Kohl Street, Broomfield CO 80020. This is the United Church of Christ. The fourth Thursday of the month adds friends/family/caregivers. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details •	8	9	10 Finding Resilience in a World of Anxiety and Trauma Finding Resilience in a World of Anxiety and Trauma February 10, 2019 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Atonement Lutheran Church, 685 Inca Pkwy, Boulder, CO 80303, USA Many people experience PTSD, panic disorders and the various kinds of trauma our world can inflict. Presenter Rich Williams will offer skills and encouragement as people find ways to manage their symptoms and find their resilience. See more details Internalizing Insanity: Presenting Psychosis as Trauma, Diversity, and Insight Internalizing Insanity: Presenting Psychosis as Trauma, Diversity, and Insight February 10, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm St Andrew Presbyterian Church, 3700 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, USA Presenter Chris Cole will discuss his own story of mental illness as he elucidates the need for a transpersonal, systems-based approach to wellness. See more details NAMI Family-to-Family Class NAMI Family-to-Family Class February 10, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Louisville, CO, USA 12 week course beginning February 2019 and running through April 2019. The class will be offered on Sunday nights in Louisville. Please contact Helen Todd at 720.543.2711 or htodd@namibouldercounty.org to register. See more details DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting February 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2855 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Boulder: Sundays 6:00pm to 7:30pm 2855 Folsom, Boulder CO 80304. This is the Unity church at the South West corner of Folsom and Valmont. There are two parallel meetings the second Sunday of the month. So, the first Sunday meeting is just for depressed/bipolar people. This second Sunday has two parallel meetings, one for just depressed/bipolar people, also one for just friends/family/caregivers. The third is just depressed/bipolar people. The fourth is one combined depressed/bipolar people and friends/family/caregivers meeting. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details • • • •
11 Suicide Survivors Support Group Suicide Survivors Support Group February 11, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 3400 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305, USA How to thrive, not just survive after the suicide of a loved one. Mondays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. $10 suggested donation/nobody turned away How do you talk to others? Is life ever the same afterwards? How do you reconnect with other family members? Where do you find meaning and purpose? Discuss these and other important topics in a safe, confidential environment with other people who have experienced suicide loss. Call (303) 546-3589 or email counseling@naropa.edu for more information or to schedule a brief screening. This group is led by experienced clinicians and will meet weekly to offer support, teach coping skills and build community. See more details NAMI Boulder County Advocacy Committee Meeting NAMI Boulder County Advocacy Committee Meeting February 11, 2019 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 655 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303, USA Join the NAMI Boulder County Advocacy Committee and help advocate for those affected by mental illness in our community. All are welcome. See more details DBSA Social Meeting DBSA Social Meeting February 11, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6600 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DBSA) social gathering: Monday 6:30pm Pho Duy 6600 West 120th Ave Broomfield CO 80020. Most Mondays we will be there, though some we are not. Some of the staff know us as "the Monday group". Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series February 11, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Sutherland Seminar Series offers 8 drop-in seminars on bipolar disorder, open to anyone in the community. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm in Boulder. Audio downloads available! More info at info@rdsfoundation.org or 303.492.5680. See more details Adult OCD Support Group Adult OCD Support Group February 11, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group Support for people with OCD, their families and friends. First and third Monday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Contact Brent, 303-422-9704, for more information. See more details NAMI Boulder County Public Meeting NAMI Boulder County Public Meeting February 11, 2019 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ponca Place, Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303, USA NAMI Boulder County hosts a public meeting immediately following the board meeting. All are welcome! See more details • • • • • •	12	13 NAMI Boulder County Board Meeting NAMI Boulder County Board Meeting February 13, 2019 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA The NAMI Boulder County Board meets from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by a public meeting from 7:00 to 8:30. All are welcome! See more details DBSA Longspeak Support Group DBSA Longspeak Support Group February 13, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Longs Peak support group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the second Wednesday of every month, group meets at: Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504 Meeting Room or Study Room A On the first, third, fourth, and fifth Wednesday we will meet at: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2051 N. Main Longmont CO 80501 Backroom Come early (5:30) if you want to place a food and/or drink order. Visit https://www.dbsalongspeak.org/ for more information. See more details NAMI Basics Class NAMI Basics Class February 13, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Lafayette, CO, USA NAMI Basics is a class for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents who have either been diagnosed with a mental health condition or who are experiencing symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed. Classes begin February 13, 2019. Please contact Helen Todd at 720.543.2711 or htodd@namibouldercounty.org to register. See more details NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones February 13, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA NAMI support groups are free and are offered every Wednesday night (excluding holiday weeks) from 7:00 - 8:15 pm in Lafayette. Please call Helen at 720.543.2711 or email htodd@namibouldercounty.org for more information. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope! NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of adults living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. NAMI Basics Support Group is for parents and caregivers of children and teens living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. See more details Bipolar Presentation Bipolar Presentation February 13, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA NAMI Sponsored Presentation: Owning Bipolar: What Patients and Families Need to Know Presented by Michael G. Pipich, M.S., LMFT Michael G. Pipich, MS, LMFT, is a psychotherapist, lecturer, and media personality who has more than thirty years of experience in mental health, and is the author of Owning Bipolar: How Patients and Families Can Take Control of Bipolar Disorder. He has taught graduate-level courses in diagnosis and psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and substance abuse and addictions. Michael provides national professional trainings in bipolar diagnosis and treatment, and conducts community-based bipolar educational groups for patients and families. He has also been featured in 5280 Magazine, and on KOA radio and many other media programs in the US and abroad. He practices in Greenwood Village. See more details • • • • •	14 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting February 14, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Kohl St, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Broomfield: Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm 825 Kohl Street, Broomfield CO 80020. This is the United Church of Christ. The fourth Thursday of the month adds friends/family/caregivers. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details •	15	16	17 NAMI Family-to-Family Class NAMI Family-to-Family Class February 17, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Louisville, CO, USA 12 week course beginning February 2019 and running through April 2019. The class will be offered on Sunday nights in Louisville. Please contact Helen Todd at 720.543.2711 or htodd@namibouldercounty.org to register. See more details DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting February 17, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2855 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Boulder: Sundays 6:00pm to 7:30pm 2855 Folsom, Boulder CO 80304. This is the Unity church at the South West corner of Folsom and Valmont. There are two parallel meetings the second Sunday of the month. So, the first Sunday meeting is just for depressed/bipolar people. This second Sunday has two parallel meetings, one for just depressed/bipolar people, also one for just friends/family/caregivers. The third is just depressed/bipolar people. The fourth is one combined depressed/bipolar people and friends/family/caregivers meeting. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details • •
18 Suicide Survivors Support Group Suicide Survivors Support Group February 18, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 3400 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305, USA How to thrive, not just survive after the suicide of a loved one. Mondays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. $10 suggested donation/nobody turned away How do you talk to others? Is life ever the same afterwards? How do you reconnect with other family members? Where do you find meaning and purpose? Discuss these and other important topics in a safe, confidential environment with other people who have experienced suicide loss. Call (303) 546-3589 or email counseling@naropa.edu for more information or to schedule a brief screening. This group is led by experienced clinicians and will meet weekly to offer support, teach coping skills and build community. See more details Emerging Innovations in Mental Health Care Emerging Innovations in Mental Health Care February 18, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Boulder Jewish Family Service, 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO 80303, USA Colorado has the ninth highest suicide rate in the country and ranks 43rd for overall mental wellness. Luckily, more and more Colorado-based organizations are taking on the state’s mental health challenges and investing in creative new solutions for care. Join us as we kick off the second year of a series of free mental health lectures sponsored by Boulder Community Health Foundation, Mental Health Partners, Boulder Rotary and Boulder Valley Rotary. Our four-part series, “Elevating Mental Health," explores new strategies for enhancing the mental health care of Coloradans. Join Matt Vogl, MPH — co-founder of CU Anschutz’s National Mental Health Innovation Center — as he looks beyond current treatments and describes how virtual reality and other new technologies have the potential to make mental health services better and more accessible to everyone. He’ll then discuss strategies for engaging non-traditional mental health professionals in the prevention and treatment of mental illness. Register here See more details DBSA Social Meeting DBSA Social Meeting February 18, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6600 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DBSA) social gathering: Monday 6:30pm Pho Duy 6600 West 120th Ave Broomfield CO 80020. Most Mondays we will be there, though some we are not. Some of the staff know us as "the Monday group". Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series February 18, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Sutherland Seminar Series offers 8 drop-in seminars on bipolar disorder, open to anyone in the community. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm in Boulder. Audio downloads available! More info at info@rdsfoundation.org or 303.492.5680. See more details • • • •	19	20 DBSA Longspeak Support Group DBSA Longspeak Support Group February 20, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Longs Peak support group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the second Wednesday of every month, group meets at: Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504 Meeting Room or Study Room A On the first, third, fourth, and fifth Wednesday we will meet at: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2051 N. Main Longmont CO 80501 Backroom Come early (5:30) if you want to place a food and/or drink order. Visit https://www.dbsalongspeak.org/ for more information. See more details NAMI Basics Class NAMI Basics Class February 20, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Lafayette, CO, USA NAMI Basics is a class for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents who have either been diagnosed with a mental health condition or who are experiencing symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed. Classes begin February 13, 2019. Please contact Helen Todd at 720.543.2711 or htodd@namibouldercounty.org to register. See more details Parenting Gifted and Twice Exceptional Children Parenting Gifted and Twice Exceptional Children February 20, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Centennial Middle School, 2205 Norwood Ave, Boulder, CO 80304, USA Please join local psychotherapist Nancy Lee in her presentation in which she’ll offer strategies that parents can use to help their kids manage stress. RSVP at http://www.bvgt.org/ See more details NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones February 20, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA NAMI support groups are free and are offered every Wednesday night (excluding holiday weeks) from 7:00 - 8:15 pm in Lafayette. Please call Helen at 720.543.2711 or email htodd@namibouldercounty.org for more information. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope! NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of adults living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. NAMI Basics Support Group is for parents and caregivers of children and teens living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. See more details • • • •	21 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting February 21, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Kohl St, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Broomfield: Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm 825 Kohl Street, Broomfield CO 80020. This is the United Church of Christ. The fourth Thursday of the month adds friends/family/caregivers. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details NAMI Denver Education Night - How People with Disabilities Access Services NAMI Denver Education Night - How People with Disabilities Access Services February 21, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recovery Center - Mental Health Center of Denver, 4455 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80220, USA Education Night FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS SERVICES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) Recovery Center 4455 East 12th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80220 Please join members of NAMI Denver when attorneys Allison Newswood of the Colorado Center for Law and Policy and Janet Rose of the Bayaud Center will discuss a grass roots effort to support disabled people with reforms to the way people with disabilities access services. ……………………….. The attorneys will talk about reforms made to the Aid to the Needy and Disabled Program (AND) that started with a state form that didn’t work (the Med9 form). How the AND program works now. Efforts to gain navigation services for disabled people trying to qualify for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance). And plans to continue to support our most vulnerable citizens. This is a valuable opportunity to learn more about a supportive advocacy group for people with mental illness. See more details • •	22	23	24 NAMI Family-to-Family Class NAMI Family-to-Family Class February 24, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Louisville, CO, USA 12 week course beginning February 2019 and running through April 2019. The class will be offered on Sunday nights in Louisville. Please contact Helen Todd at 720.543.2711 or htodd@namibouldercounty.org to register. See more details DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting February 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2855 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Boulder: Sundays 6:00pm to 7:30pm 2855 Folsom, Boulder CO 80304. This is the Unity church at the South West corner of Folsom and Valmont. There are two parallel meetings the second Sunday of the month. So, the first Sunday meeting is just for depressed/bipolar people. This second Sunday has two parallel meetings, one for just depressed/bipolar people, also one for just friends/family/caregivers. The third is just depressed/bipolar people. The fourth is one combined depressed/bipolar people and friends/family/caregivers meeting. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details • •
25 National Eating Disorders Week National Eating Disorders Week February 25, 2019 - March 1, 2019 National Eating Disorders Week is the last week in February See more details Suicide Survivors Support Group Suicide Survivors Support Group February 25, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 3400 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305, USA How to thrive, not just survive after the suicide of a loved one. Mondays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. $10 suggested donation/nobody turned away How do you talk to others? Is life ever the same afterwards? How do you reconnect with other family members? Where do you find meaning and purpose? Discuss these and other important topics in a safe, confidential environment with other people who have experienced suicide loss. Call (303) 546-3589 or email counseling@naropa.edu for more information or to schedule a brief screening. This group is led by experienced clinicians and will meet weekly to offer support, teach coping skills and build community. See more details DBSA Social Meeting DBSA Social Meeting February 25, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6600 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DBSA) social gathering: Monday 6:30pm Pho Duy 6600 West 120th Ave Broomfield CO 80020. Most Mondays we will be there, though some we are not. Some of the staff know us as "the Monday group". Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series February 25, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Sutherland Seminar Series offers 8 drop-in seminars on bipolar disorder, open to anyone in the community. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm in Boulder. Audio downloads available! More info at info@rdsfoundation.org or 303.492.5680. See more details Adult OCD Support Group Adult OCD Support Group February 25, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group Support for people with OCD, their families and friends. First and third Monday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Contact Brent, 303-422-9704, for more information. See more details • • • • •	26 National Eating Disorders Week National Eating Disorders Week February 25, 2019 - March 1, 2019 National Eating Disorders Week is the last week in February See more details 2019 SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY AT THE CAPITOL 2019 SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY AT THE CAPITOL February 26, 2019 7:30 am - 1:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1375 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203, USA State Capitol Days bring together passionate volunteers to advocate for state policy changes that will improve mental health and help prevent suicide. On Tuesday, February 26th, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Colorado Chapter will join together with Mental Health Colorado, Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado (SPCC), and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Colorado to present the 1st Annual Suicide Prevention Day at the Capitol. Registration Deadline: Sun. Feb. 24, 2019 11:59 p.m. Register Today! We will meet with our state legislators during the event to: Share with them why suicide prevention is important to YOU and to your community Educate them about the work being done in your community to prevent suicide Teach them what more must be done to prevent suicide The event will include a training session on the basics of an effective advocacy visit and current policy issues. We will then go on several in-person visits with state legislators that will be scheduled ahead of time. Breakfast snacks and refreshments will be provided. Register See more details • •	27 National Eating Disorders Week National Eating Disorders Week February 25, 2019 - March 1, 2019 National Eating Disorders Week is the last week in February See more details DBSA Longspeak Support Group DBSA Longspeak Support Group February 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Longs Peak support group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the second Wednesday of every month, group meets at: Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504 Meeting Room or Study Room A On the first, third, fourth, and fifth Wednesday we will meet at: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2051 N. Main Longmont CO 80501 Backroom Come early (5:30) if you want to place a food and/or drink order. Visit https://www.dbsalongspeak.org/ for more information. See more details NAMI Basics Class NAMI Basics Class February 27, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Lafayette, CO, USA NAMI Basics is a class for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents who have either been diagnosed with a mental health condition or who are experiencing symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed. Classes begin February 13, 2019. Please contact Helen Todd at 720.543.2711 or htodd@namibouldercounty.org to register. See more details PEN Documentary Screening: Raising of America PEN Documentary Screening: Raising of America February 27, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Louisville Elementary School, 400 Hutchinson St, Louisville, CO 80027, USA A documentary about why improving conditions for families with young children is one of the best investments any nation can make. This movie and follow up discussion look at how a strong start for all our kids can lead to better individual outcomes AND a healthier, safer, more prosperous and equitable America. Childcare and interpretation will be provided. Cost is free, but suggested donation is $5/person to help defray costs. Download Flyer Email lestopanthers@gmail.com to RSVP See more details NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones February 27, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA NAMI support groups are free and are offered every Wednesday night (excluding holiday weeks) from 7:00 - 8:15 pm in Lafayette. Please call Helen at 720.543.2711 or email htodd@namibouldercounty.org for more information. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope! NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of adults living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. NAMI Basics Support Group is for parents and caregivers of children and teens living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. See more details • • • • •	28 National Eating Disorders Week National Eating Disorders Week February 25, 2019 - March 1, 2019 National Eating Disorders Week is the last week in February See more details Intelligent Lives- Documentary Screening Intelligent Lives- Documentary Screening February 28, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303, USA Join us for a screening of this thought-provoking film that challenges perceptions of intelligence through the stories of three pioneering young adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Teens/young adults are very welcome! Email Anna Stewart at anna.stewart@bvsd.org for more info See more details DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting February 28, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Kohl St, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Broomfield: Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm 825 Kohl Street, Broomfield CO 80020. This is the United Church of Christ. The fourth Thursday of the month adds friends/family/caregivers. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details • • •

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