NAMI NJ IOOV

"In Our Own Voice" Is a FREE program that puts a face & voice to mental illness. We share our personal stories of mental illness & recovery to offer hope.

Welcome to our page….We hope you are here
• To learn more about our program
• To arrange a free presentation – suitable for any audience in NJ of grade 9 or up which understands English or Spanish)
• To show your appreciation and feedback for a presentation you have seen
• To get a message to one of our presenter volunteers
• To learn more about the kinds of medications (http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?template=/contentManagement/contentDisplay.cfm&contentID=23042), other treatments
http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=About_Treatments_and_Supports
NAMI Support Groups (http://naminj.org/affiliates.html )
other self-help resources , (http://www.njgroups.org ) and various other kinds of recovery information (http://welltacc.org
, http://www.samhsa.gov , www.samhsa.gov/SAMHSA_News/VolumeXIV_2/article4.htm)
• To volunteer to present in the program. We can help you with all of this. Email ioov@naminj.org with all questions and requests. Information about In Our Own Voice:Living with Mental Illness outside New Jersey is available at (nami.org/ioov).

03/17/2026

Email from NAMI New Jersey NAMI NJ 2026 Annual Conference “Healing, Hope, and Action: Advancing Mental Health Together” June 12 & 13, 2026 Crowne Plaza Princeton - Conference Center, Plainsboro, NJ

10/25/2025

even though Eeyore had depression...

his friends never left him out

they never expected him to be happy while adventuring

but they loved Eeyore for who he was and never left him behind.

people who have depression still want to be included in life; it may just take a bit of creativity and understanding ❤️

10/03/2025

Great time to book an IOOV Presentation

Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 5–11) is almost here—a time to shine a light on mental health and remind everyone that support matters. With World Mental Health Day and the Anniversary of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act today, plus other important observances ahead, it’s the perfect moment to start conversations and connect with those around you.

Send this to someone you know, advocate for mental health, and help make every conversation count.

09/09/2025

Important information to know

A simple check-in can change everything. Taking a moment to ask “Are you okay?” might mean more than you realize. Small conversations can make a big difference.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Learn more here: https://naminj.org/resources/naminj-helpline/

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04/30/2025

Commemorating Mental Health Month is crucial in breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness. NAMI's In Our Own Voice presentations offer a unique opportunity to gain insight into the experiences of individuals living with mental health conditions.

These free sessions, ranging from 40 to 90 minutes, feature leaders sharing their personal journeys, providing a human perspective on mental health. Attendees can engage with speakers, fostering a deeper understanding and challenging stereotypes.

By participating, you'll uncover the realities of living with a mental health condition, dispelling misconceptions and embracing the richness of individuals' lives, filled with aspirations and achievements.

To arrange a free presentation for your community in New Jersey, whether it's a class, religious group, first responders, etc reach out to ioov@naminj.org. Let's work together to promote understanding and support within the mental health community.

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01/16/2025

Good advice

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12/15/2024

10/10/2024

Mental health matters. Take care of yourself.

03/29/2024

https://www.chirpbooks.com/audiobooks/you-are-not-alone-by-ken-duckworth-md?promotion_id=137289

1)My friends at Chirp Books have put YANA as an audiobook up for $2.99. No membership required. 4/11. Probabhly a worthwhile purchase for all of my mental health friends.

2)My first novel, The Pleasure Palace, is set in a hotel in the near future where the robots make and serve your espresso, carry and unpack your luggage, and provide you a wide variety of sexual entertainment. Looking for a publisher.

2)My first non-fiction, The Wise Person's Guide to Mental Health Recovery, should be ready for a publisher later this year.

3)It is my sincere hope that my books get published (not via subsidy), and then do not end up quickly on the deep discount table.

“Powerful and poignant, this book is for anyone who has struggled with mental health challenges” (Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone). Steeped in research-based evidence, this compassionate guide walks listeners through the burdensome process of navigating the US health ca...

11/27/2022

NAMI New Jersey Celebrates 20 Years of In Our Own Voice! North Brunswick, NJ – The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Jersey (NAMI NJ) is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its first

Address

1562 US Highway 130
North Brunswick, NJ
08902

Telephone

+17325712136

Website

http://naminj.org/programs/coa/coa.html

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Welcome to our page….We hope you are here • To learn more about our program • To arrange a free presentation – suitable for any audience in NJ of grade 9 or up which understands English or Spanish) • To show your appreciation and feedback for a presentation you have seen • To get a message to one of our presenter volunteers • To learn more about the kinds of medications (http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?template=/contentManagement/contentDisplay.cfm&contentID=23042), other treatments http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=About_Treatments_and_Supports NAMI Support Groups (http://naminj.org/affiliates.html ) other self-help resources , (http://www.njgroups.org ) and various other kinds of recovery information (http://welltacc.org , http://www.samhsa.gov , www.samhsa.gov/SAMHSA_News/VolumeXIV_2/article4.htm) • To volunteer to present in the program. We can help you with all of this. Email ioov@naminj.org with all questions and requests. Information about In Our Own Voice:Living with Mental Illness outside New Jersey is available at (nami.org/ioov).