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In Our Own Voice: Living with
Mental Illness
What is In Our Own Voice?
In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a
unique, informational outreach program developed
by NAMI that offers insight into the recovery
now possible for people with severe mental
illness.
In Our Own Voice shows how
people with serious mental illnesses cope with
the realities of their disorders while
recovering and reclaiming productive lives with
meaning and dignity.
Additionally, the program provides a safe way
for consumers to share the ups and downs of
their recovery and learn from others.
History of the Program
Philosophy of the Program
What does the program
include?
 | Two trained presenters
give personal testimony about their journeys
with mental illness through dark days,
acceptance, treatment,
coping skills, and
successes, hopes, and dreams.
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| Target audiences include:
consumers, families, mental health service
providers, educators, students, law
enforcement personnel, professionals, faith
communities, and all people wanting to learn
about mental illness. |
Key Presentation Topics
Why is In Our Own Voice
unique?
Who better to talk about
having a mental illness than those in recovery
from a mental illness? Consumers are the experts
in sharing their life experience. Consumers
know what has and has not worked for them.
Why Consumers as Presenters
How can I become a presenter?
Contact Debbie Moritz in the NAMI Bucks office
1-866-399-6264.
How can I schedule a
presentation?
Contact Debbie
Moritz in the NAMI Bucks office 1-866-399-6264
to schedule a presentation.
Find out more
Download the In Our Own Voice Brochure (PDF)
What
people
have to say about
In Our Own Voice
“The inspiration of the
NAMI presenters
long outlives their actual visit.
All who attend talk about it
for days afterward.”
-–
Marie Ginga, People Encouraging People
day program,
Baltimore,
MD
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Contact Sarah O’Brien,
national director of IOOV, at
saraho@nami.org or
703/524-7600.
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of Bucks County
Pennsylvania
