Dr. Tiffany Culver, Ph. D, featured speaker for September NAMI meeting at Dietert Center

The National Alliance on Mental Illness – Kerrville – has announced that Dr. Tiffany Culver, Ph.D will be its featured speaker for the September meeting, Thursday, September 22, at 6 p.m.in Rooms C & D at the Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe Street, in Kerrville.  Culver is an Assistant Professor of Psychology Human Performance and Behavior at Schreiner University.

The focus of September’s meeting is Mental Health Matters:  An Introduction to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which also includes:  A Care & Share Time, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  The meetings are open to the public, free of charge.

NAMI-Kerrville is an affiliate of both NAMI-Texas and NAMI-U.S.  The local group meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month and hosts a program or a speaker.

National Alliance on Mental Illness was formed in 1979 and is a state and national organization with local affiliates.  NAMI is focused on supporting families who are caregivers, educating families and the community about mental illness, advocating for public policy, and supporting research.

September is National Suicide Month.  A Veterans Crisis Line is always available by contacting (800) 273-8255, Press 1, or dialing 988, Press 1.

For additional information regarding NAMI, email:  nami_kerrville@yahoo.com.