ValueOptions Serves as Major Sponsor of NAMI National Conference for 13th Consecutive Year

For More than a Decade, the Company has Partnered with NAMI to Make a Difference

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Aug 26, 2014, 10:36 ET

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ValueOptions^®, Inc., a health improvement company specializing in mental and emotional wellbeing and recovery, today announced its sponsorship of the 2014 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) National Conference, which runs from Sept. 3-6. This is the company's 13^th consecutive year as the sponsor of the Welcome Center.

In keeping with the conference theme, "Advocates for Change, From Dialogue to Action," ValueOptions is working with clinicians, trained peer hosts and their employees to ensure the more than 2,000 attendees make the most of their conference experience. The Welcome Center serves as a place to obtain a wide range of assistance, from taking a moment's rest from the hustle and bustle of events, to receiving help with mental health issues such as anxiety or lost or forgotten medication. Clinical staff is available 24 hours a day, including a psychiatrist, to support consumers throughout the conference.

ValueOptions, Vice President, Wellness and Recovery, Clarence Jordan and Director, Recovery and Resiliency, East Tennessee, Ron Morton, both serve on the NAMI board of directors.

"For more than a decade, ValueOptions has had the privilege to serve as a conference partner to NAMI and has worked with them to help make a difference in the lives of individuals with mental illness and their families," said Jordan. "We are proud to support this organization and its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope."

The company also has a booth, No. 315, in the conference exhibit hall that focuses on the Stamp Out Stigma (S.O.S.) campaign. This initiative helps to ensure we remove stigma as a barrier to people seeking the care they need to recover. Visitors can obtain an official S.O.S. wristband and a variety of mental health tip sheets. For more information on the S.O.S. initiative, including videos featuring the stories of a number of ValueOptions employees, visit www.stampoutstigma.com. Follow ValueOptions' presence at the conference on Twitter at @ValueOptions or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValueOptionsInc.

About ValueOptions^®
ValueOptions is a health improvement company that serves more than 34 million individuals. On behalf of employers, health plans and government agencies, we manage innovative programs and solutions that directly address the challenges our health care system faces today. A national leader in the fields of mental and emotional wellbeing, recovery and resilience, employee assistance, and wellness, ValueOptions helps people make the difficult life changes needed to be healthier and more productive. With offices nationwide and a network of more than 130,000 provider locations, ValueOptions helps people take important steps in the right direction. We help them live their lives to the fullest potential. Visit www.valueoptions.com for more information.

About NAMI
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, support and research, and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope.

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