Current Leadership
NAMI Gloucester County Answers!
2024
Anna Guida, President
Anna is a long-time mental-health advocate. As an educator, she believes strongly in improving the lives of others through education, support and advocacy. She encourages community as a vehicle to engage and enhance the lives of others. Her commitment and dedication is apparent as President of Gloucester County NAMI for over 25 years. She is a hands-on professional and provides her expertise, knowledge and resources to the community as well as maintaining the day-to-day operations of the office of NAMI Gloucester Co. In the community, she fills a vital role and answers 'the call' to those in her path. Anna became an advocate for her brother George until his passing in 2017. As a leader, she has enlarged and sustained the local chapter with meaningful content and vision.
Testimonials
Those who contact "The Office of NAMI Gloucester County" have shared their experience.
Anna is fabulous! She patiently listened to my son's story and immediately went into action to provide me the resources. I need help save my son's life. I am so grateful.
Outstanding service from a volunteer of NAMI, a non- profit organization. You rarely see that experience nowadays in our society!
Very comforting to know that someone cares about our situation.
Just very happy to have been connected to her and NAMI. I know God had answered my prayers. I prayed just a short time before.
We Have a History
A group of residents gathered together during the late 1970's advocating for their love ones with mental illness. Today this organization should thank those whose humble beginning laid the groundwork for what is now considereed the nation's leading voice on mental illness.
Here are a few "HEAVY HITTERS" - NAMI Gloucester County pays tribute
An Advocate
Harriet Lawson
Harriet was a great person. She served on the board for many years as well as the county Mental Health Board, actively advocated for people with mental illnesses, and was the person who arranged my first speaking engagement that was really the beginning of the NAMI NJ Law Enforcement Education Program. She was on the board at the sheltered workshop in Deptford and asked that I speak with the staff at the workshop in September 2019.
A Pioneer
Lucille Nelson
Lucille and her late husband founded Friends of the Mentally Ill, which eventually became NAMI GC. They were both dedicated to people with mental illness and their families.
Social Expert
Rachel Parsio
Rachel Parsio is no stranger to hard work and commitment. For 10 years, she helped to grow our chapter. She attracted members by her stylish venues of dances, picnics and flea markets. She was instrumental in getting funding for a group home which today houses 3 individuals. Rachel is currently employed as a senior Advocate for DRNJ. Thank you Rachel for your incredible service to our chapter!
A Powerhouse
Elaine Goodman
Those of you who know Elaine Goodman will agree she works on all levels to make positive changes in mental health throughout the STATE. For starters, she founded the NAMI NJ Law enforcement education program in 1999, designed "do & don't" wallet card for police officers, and compiled and edited two books published by NAMI NJ is only a few of her many accomplishments.
Long-Term Volunteer
Domenica Grant
Domenica was a strong, witty and dedicated lady. She served for many years as a support-group faciliatator and sat on the Advisory Board for NewPoint Behavioral Health IFFS (Intensive Family Support Services). Domenica we all have a heartfelt thank you to the years you served.
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