Join us for a discussion on mental health led by local representatives of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Murfreesboro Police Department.
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We’ll be learning about these topics and more:
the history and background of NAMI and how it works in our community
data that illustrates both the resources and the needs at the state and local levels
different mental heal services and their purpose (including talk therapy, group therapy, medication management, and more)
local services available and services that are needed or should be expanded
how the new 988 suicide hotline prevention line works in our community
the MPD’s Homeless Outreach Support Team (H.O.S.T)
This program is free and open to the public. Our study of local mental health issues will continue with an April 18 program focused on mental health issues in our schools.
About our schedule for the evening
Our schedule for the evening will be:
6:00 - 6:30 Refreshments & mingling (arrive anytime)
6:30 - 7:45 Presentations and Q&A
Caught in a traffic or trouble getting away from work? If you need to sneak in late, no worries!
About our speakers
Cherokee Rose Thomas is a native of Chicago, Illinois, who has lived in Tennessee since 1996. Cherokee Rose is black and Creek/ Cherokee Indian. Cherokee Rose has a BSW in social work and a graduate study certificate in gerontology from Middle Tennessee State University. Cherokee Rose obtained her Master’s degree in social work from Capella University in December 2018 and is now working on a doctorate in social work.
Cherokee Rose currently works at The Guidance Center as a therapist and IOP facilitator, working with individuals who are experiencing mental health and substance use issues. Cherokee is also the board president of NAMI-RUTHERFORD and on the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. Cherokee has also worked as a school-based therapist at Centerstone and as a case manager and social worker at a homeless shelter for women and children.
We’ll also have one or more speakers from the MPD.
About the venue
The Heritage Center is located at 225 W. College St. in Murfreesboro. The building has a small parking lot; parking is free on the area streets and at the nearby Judicial Center parking garage, which has an entrance just north of the Heritage Center off of Walnut St.