Rotary Club briefed on purpose of NAMI

August 25, 2009 at 4:10a.m.

AUSTINTOWN — The guest speaker at the Aug. 17 meeting of the Rotary Club of Austintown was David Crawford, NAMI volunteer.

Crawford explained the purpose of NAMI is to improve the quality of life, ensure dignity and respect for citizens of Mahoning Valley who have a mental illness, and to provide support for their families.

Crawford said education and support make qualitative differences in outcomes, but treatment works. With appropriate treatment and services, people can and do recover. Thousands take part in a walk to raise awareness each year; the next walk with be May 2010. For more information on NAMI, Call (330) 584-9213 or (330) 545-9148.