Health & Fitness

Wilton Families Invited to Presentation on Mental Illness

NAMI of Southwest CT, a support, education and advocacy provider for Wilton families affected by mental illness, is hosting the event.

WILTON, CT-- NAMI of Southwest CT, a support, education and advocacy provider for families affected by mental illness, is presenting a special program for families they serve in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Westport, Weston and Wilton.

Dr. Gary Rhule, author of Sailing on Broken Pieces, will speak on April 14, 2016 from the perspective of a doctor, sibling and caregiver of someone suffering with mental illness. The presentation will take place at Greenwich Town Hall, from 7:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich.

Dr. Rhule is an author, physician, and healthcare management consultant who worked as an emergency room doctor and a medical director.

The New Canaan/Wilton group meets every Monday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Westport Day School, 372, Danbury Road, Wilton. Contact Janet at 914 527-2994 to register.

The Ridgefield group meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, 207 Main Street, Ridgefield. Contact Marc at 203 940-2516 or marcrabinowitz1@gmail.com or Debbie at 203 628-5285 or dabwein@aol.comto register.

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