Important dates in the journey of NAMI Western Massachusetts
- Became an affliate July 14, 1982
- egan printing "The Messenger" NAMI-WM's official newsletter in October 1982
- Became Incorporated and Tax Exempt: January 13, 1983
- 1st Annual State Convention May 1983
- Iris Project began fall of 1998
- Changed name from AMI to NAMI: December 10, 1998
- 1st Annual Walkathon 2000
HISTORY AND ACTIVITIES OF WESTERN MASS, ALLIANCE-MENTALLY ILL CITIZENS, INC.
Before there was an official WMA-MIC, there was the Family Support Group of Holyoke/Chicopee Area. This group, who had met during 1982, was led by a professional Michael Murphy. Michael started up this group because a family person...continue reading