Walk to Washington for Depression Awareness 
The lack of assistance for individuals and families dealing with depression is a growing problem all too often overlooked. One group is raising awareness, educating and inspiring people to support this cause by walking from St.Louis to Washington D.C. and collecting petition signatures to convince our government to take action.
Date:8/14/2010-10/6/2010Time:All day
Location:
P.O. Box 220183
 
Contact:STEVE 
Phone:
Book Signing: Julie Hersh on "Struck By Liviing" 
Come to the Barnes & Noble at Rockville Pike and Randolph Rd to see author Julie Hersh discuss her book "Struck By Living".
Julie Hersh is a mother, corporate wife survivor and advocate for mental health awareness. Struck by Living traces her search for identity through her career, interfaith marriage, motherhood and clinical depression. With humor and brutal honesty, Hersh picks apart the irony of her life. Loving husband, healthy children, financial security and she tries to kill herself three times.
Date:Tue, 8/17/2010Time:7:30:00 PM
Location:
Barnes & Noble
12089 Rockville Pike
Rockville MD, 20852
Contact:NAMI MC OFFICE
Phone:301-949-5852
 
In Our Own Voice Presentation
You will love this presentation by two speakers who share compelling and personal testimonies of what it is like to live with the challenges of mental illness. They will take you on an inspiring journey through their dark days to coping and treatment strategies, to acceptance, and finally to their hopes, dreams, and successes. A brief video documenting a variety of stories accompanies the 60 minute presentation, and the audience is encouraged to participate.
Date:Mon, 8/23/2010Time:12:00:00 AM
Location:
Silver Spring Drop In Center
7961 Eastern Ave.
 
Contact:ROSE HALPER
Phone:301-949-5852
Transitioning Youth Resource Fair
come learn about jobs, college, training, and living on your own
Date:Sat, 10/16/2010Time:12:00:00 AM
Location:
Montgomery College
Physical Education building
 
Contact: 
Phone:240-777-1140