Archive for June 2017
JULY Upcoming Events
“Calendar*” (CC BY 2.0) by DafneCholet NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group July 3, 6:30-8:00 p.m. This monthly support group is for people with Mental Illness and meets the first Monday of each month in the Hospital Board Room, Brookings Hospital, 300 22nd Ave., Brookings SD. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Caregiver Support Group July 16, 6-7:30 p.m. Faith Reformed Church, 1330 Main Ave. S., Brookings…
Read MoreMeet Sally Damm, New BEP Board Member
BEP is pleased that Sally Damm has chosen to volunteer her expertise by serving on our Board of Directors. Sally brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, which you may read more about on her website. We recently asked her some questions, and would like to share Sally’s answers: Why did you decide to join…
Read MoreBridges of Hope
Photo Credit: “Bridges” (CC BY 2.0) by chefranden Several years ago, National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) created a 40-minute Powerpoint presentation titled “Bridges of Hope” with the goal of presenting it to faith-based communities. “Bridges of Hope” was created to educate faith communities about mental illness so that they can create stronger safety nets and welcoming communities…
Read MoreOur Story
Photo Credit: “When you think of mental illness, is this what you see?” (CC BY 2.0) by JenXer Even as a very small child, our daughter required special attention and was very strong-willed. When she was three years old, her biological mother noted in writing before her death from breast cancer that she was going to be…
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