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Pittsfield: NAMI Berkshire County sets annual meeting

By Jeannie Maschino

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Pittsfield: NAMI Berkshire County sets annual meeting

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Berkshire County will hold its annual meeting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Zucchini’s Restaurant. Lite fare and refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available.

Rachel Melendez-Mabee of Greylock Federal Credit Union will give a talk on workplace burnout and psychological safety.

The evening will also include the presentation of the 2024-25 annual report and recognition of three community members with annual awards:

• Stephen Barrow of the Brien Center, a NAMI Berkshire County and Love of T Foundation volunteer, will receive the Eunice Zorbo Member of the Year Award.

• Lindsay Cornwell of 2nd Street 2nd Chances will receive the Eunice Zorbo Citizen of the Year Award.

• Meri-Ellen Morgans of the Brien Center will receive the Silver Ribbon Mental Health Advocate of the Year Award.

Tickets are $50 with each ticket being entered into a grand prize drawing for a day pass at Miraval Berkshires. Additional raffles will also be available. To purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/3utak98x.