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Stories: Power, Hope, and Healing

Michele Watson, Volunteer Engagement Program Manager

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October 22, 2025

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OUR GOALS TODAY

  • By hearing stories of recovery, your appreciation for the importance of our work might be deepened.
  • By hearing about struggles and triumphs, you might broaden your notions of what people need to grow and the courage, determination and support they might need.
  • By hearing true experiences, you might have a greater appreciation of the power of story telling as a way of influencing thoughts and actions.

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NAMI NH

  • NAMI New Hampshire is a grassroots organization working to improve the quality of life for all by providing support, education and advocacy for people affected by mental illness and suicide.
  • Comprised of a network of affiliate chapters and support groups, staff and volunteers, NAMI NH provides information, education and support to all families and communities affected by mental illness and suicide.
  • Through our support and education networks, NAMI NH provides opportunities for people, in a safe and comfortable setting, to share each other’s pain and promote hope. Together we are working hard to build a better tomorrow for our loved ones and for ourselves.

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IN OUR OWN VOICE�NAMI NH Trained Volunteers

  • Provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions
  • Talk openly about what it’s like to have a mental health condition
  • Allows for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions
  • Provide an understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams, and goals
  • Provide hope and let others know that You Are Not Alone!

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MY JOURNEY OF RECOVERY

KELLY CASEY

Human Resources Professional

NAMI NH In Our Own Voice Presenter

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MY JOURNEY OF RECOVERY

RUTH LINEHAN

Disability Services

This Is My Brave Cast Member

NAMI NH In Our Own Voice Presenter

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MY JOURNEY OF RECOVERY

Rosie Muise

Occupational Therapist

Peer-to-Peer Education Program Leader

NAMI NH In Our Own Voice Presenter

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Q&A

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Thank you!