2024-08-27T14:28:40-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 911322058 NAMI SOUTH KING COUNTY NAMI 2538546264 515 W Harrison St Ste 215 Kent WA 98032 Paul Sjoholm Treasurer 4254953360 2024-08-27 1 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z X X www.namiskc.org X X Non-profit affiliate organization of NAMI 65330 X 64102 0 0 1228 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65330 0 0 24909 6805 6918 4894 6007 49533 15797 86123 0 101920 86123 101920 0 0 0 0 86123 101920 0 0 86123 101920 NAMI South King County is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness. The mission of NAMI South King County, as a nonprofit organization, is to improve the quality of life of those persons affected by acute and chronic mental illness through support, education and advocacy. NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition. NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma. Grants allowed us to hire a part-time coordinator to find speakers and arrange events to talk openly about mental illness and how to avoid associated stigmas. We sponsored 7 or more speakers at 43 events with 1006 registered participants. 37916 30425 NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises. NAMI South King County sponsored a class in 2023, providing teachers, with 22 registered participants, 20 of whom completed. 4500 2133 NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space for people with a mental health condition, led by peers. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment. NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you: Set a vision and goals for the future Partner with health care providers Develop confidence for making decisions Practice relaxation and stress reduction tools Share your story Strengthen relationships Enhance communication skills Learn about mental health treatment options. NAMI South King County provided scheduling and stipends for leaders to facilitate these support groups with 28 registered participants attending at least one meeting. 1000 1360 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color Support Group) is provoided jointly every Tuesday by NAMI South King County and NAMI Seattle. This support group is open to all BIPOC individuals looking for mental health support and connection. 0 650 NAMI Family & Friends is a free 90-minute or four-hour seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It's also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. The seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics. Understanding diagnoses, treatment and recovery Effective communication strategies The importance of self-care Crisis preparation strategies NAMI and community resources. NAMI South King County hosted 9 classes in 2023 with 117 registered participants. 1500 995 Tabling events (having a table at community fairs, conventions, etc.) for outreach and promotion of the organization. Costs include stipends, mileage, and promotional/outreach materials. 5000 1466 NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there. NAMI's support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need. Free of cost to participants Designed for adults (18+) with mental health conditions Led by people with mental health conditions 90 minutes long and meets weekly, every other week or monthly (varies by location) No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed Confidential. NAMI South King County hosted or participated in 46 Connection events with 195 registered participants. 500 0 NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI's support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. Free of cost to participants Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions Led by family members of people with mental health conditions 60-90 minutes long and meets weekly, every other week or monthly (varies by location) No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed Confidential. NAMI South King County hosted 12 meetings with116 registered participants. 500 0 NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions. These free, 40-, 60- or 90-minute presentations provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it's like to have a mental health condition. 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 South King County provided 5 speakers for 12 community presentations. 1000 420 37449 Marsha Williams President, Board of Directors 20 1375 0 0 Paul Sjoholm Treasurer & Secretary, Board of Directors 8 0 0 0 Lisa Moore Peer & Family Representative, Board of Directors 10 825 0 0 Tim Lawler Programs Representative, Board of Directors 2.5 0 0 0 Robin Hinz Employee, ETS Program Administrator 20 24909 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paul Sjoholm - Treasurer 5206 NE 16th St Renton WA 98059 4254953360 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 10624 6670 41814 50806 64102 174016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10624 6670 41814 50806 64102 174016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 174016 129 89 38 93 1228 1577 0 0 0 0 0 0 129 89 38 93 1228 1577 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10753 6759 41852 50899 65330 175593 0.99102 0.993 0.00898 0.007 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Includes insurance for Board of Directors ($592), mileage reimbursements for speaking and tabling events ($866), outreach event fees ($431), payroll administration fees ($1422), support group leadership training ($300), conference attendance ($2027), miscellaneous ($368).