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NAMI In Our Own Voice

NAMI In Our Own Voice is a 60-minute presentation in which presenters with lived experience talk candidly about what it’s like to live with a mental health condition or co-occurring substance use disorder.

The personal perspective of this presentation is designed to change attitudes, assumptions and stereotypes, and help break down stigma.

This presentation provides:

An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic.
A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions.
The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams and goals.
Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community.

NAMI In Our Own Voice

Submit a program request, and a
NAMI Jacksonville representative will contact you

What People Are Saying

"Amazing presentation with amazing presenters! You 100% erased any stigma I used to associate with mental illness."
-- Audience member
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"Several of the mental health staff stated that they saw recovery as a real option—for the first time ever."
-- Audience member
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"Presenting this program is the single most effective thing I am doing to maintain my mental health. Time after time, I see the audience respond with curiosity and interest. I know I am changing the face of mental illness and that I have transformed my pain into the power to make a difference."
-- IOOV Program Leader