NAMIQN Fest
On Sunday, Sep 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Location: RFK Gymnasium
This Special Event / Fair
is for General Public Event
We're taking the beach to the track!
NAMI Queens/Nassau will be hosting this amazing resource fair and mental health festival with a bonus 3k on the track. Kiran Dhillon from PIX 11 News will be emceeing!
Create your team today and start moving!
Students and peers register for free. For others, $35.00 suggested donation for each attendee - includes parking, cup and bracelet.
Each team can register and fundraise for NAMIQN - prizes for most team members and most funds raised will be announced at the event!! We will have multiple opportunities for spectacular prizes and raffles!! Discounted rate for students and peers!
We will be honoring key members of our community:
- Arnold R. Gould Founders Award: Anita Mancini, Advisor, Business Development at Zucker Hillside Hospital-Northwell Health
- Advocacy Award: Sue Maida, Angry Moms Founder
- Community Change Maker Award: Carolann Viccora, NAMI Queens/Nassau past board member and support group leader.
We will also be hosting panel discussions:
Recovery from Psychosis
- Dr. Robert Laitman, M.D.
- Dr Ann Mandel, M.D.
- Sue Maida, Angry Moms Founder
- Dr Joseph Squitieri, Division Director for Adult Ambulatory Psychiatry for Psychosis
Mental Health Housing
- Yolanda Robano-Gross, CEO, Options for Community Living
- Larry Grubler, CEO, Transitional Services for New York
- James Mutton, LMSW-Associate Executive Director of NYC Operations Concern Housing
This event is sponsored by NAMI Queens/Nassau
Contact Name: NAMI Queens/Nassau
Contact Phone: 718-347-7284
Contact Email: [email protected]
