NAMI talk looks at art, mental health

| June 20, 2017 1:00 AM

The NAMI Far North (National Alliance on Mental Illness) regular monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, June 21.

The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the old Bonner General Health classroom, 520 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint.

Jeffery Sparr, co-founder of PeaceLove, via TED Talk, will be featured to highlight NAMI Far North’s Art Walk display at La Chic Boutique in downtown Sandpoint. Art provides a unique approach to crucial conversations about mental health in today’s society. Jeffery Sparr advocates using peace, love, and art to help individuals dealing with mental illness.

Following the presentation there will be a support group session for those with mental illness and another support session for those who love them.

All are welcome to this free meeting.

Information: 208-597-2047