Welcome to NAMI Western Minnesota
One in five people will experience a mental illness each year. These illnesses affect people of any age, race, religion, or socioeconomic status, and they affect the entire family. Mental illnesses are biological brain disorders and can disrupt a person’s thinking, feelings, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Mental illnesses are treatable medical conditions and thanks to research and medical advances, recovery is possible. Many people feel isolated by a mental illness due to the stigma and misinformation surrounding these conditions. If your life has been touched by a mental illness, you are not alone!
NAMI Western Minnesota is committed to improving the quality of life for people living with mental illnesses, erasing the stigma of mental illness, referring families and friends to existing resources, and influencing public policy. We serve the 5-county area of Western Minnesota including Kandiyohi, Swift, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Big Stone counties. Come to one of our meetings, support groups, classes, or events. All of our programs are offered free of charge.
NAMI Western Minnesota is committed to improving the quality of life for people living with mental illnesses, erasing the stigma of mental illness, referring families and friends to existing resources, and influencing public policy. We serve the 5-county area of Western Minnesota including Kandiyohi, Swift, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Big Stone counties. Come to one of our meetings, support groups, classes, or events. All of our programs are offered free of charge.
Suicide Prevention in Agricultural Communities Project
NAMI Minnesota and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) are partnering to provide suicide prevention classes to farming communities. This project aims to change the public perception in agricultural communities and better equip the community to identify and help people who may be having thoughts of suicide. The project also aims to create personal stories of farmers or farm families who want to share their story of living with a mental illness or being a suicide loss survivor.
If you or your organization is interested in hosting a suicide prevention class, or if you or someone you know would be interested in sharing their story, contact wellness@namimn.org.
If you or your organization is interested in hosting a suicide prevention class, or if you or someone you know would be interested in sharing their story, contact wellness@namimn.org.
Antelope: A Mental Health Drama
Antelope is a short film that tells a fictional story about one family's experience with mental health and stigma.
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