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.
Mental Health Day on the Hill 2019
Mental Health Day on the Hill
Save the Date: March 14, 2019
Join us for the largest mental health advocacy day of the year! Click here to download the full itinerary for the day (PDF).
NAMI Western will offer a FREE bus to St. Paul for this event.
Click here for details and to register.
Questions? Contact Val at vlajswanson@gmail.com or call 320-235-3084.
We have reservations to meet with the following local legislators in the Minnesota State Office Building 3404, 12:30-1:00:
Mental Health Day on the Hill Itinerary:
6:15am Bus leaves Kerkhoven (208 N 12th St., Kerhoven)
7:00am Bus leaves Kandi Mall (southeast corner near Aldi's)
7:45am Bus leaves Litchfield (Litchfield Family Services, 114 N Holcombe)
8:00am Bus leaves Cokato (Allina Health Clinic, 110 S Blvd)
9:30am Arrive at capitol in St. Paul. Briefing on issues.
11:000am Rally at the capitol rotunda
12:15pm NAMI Western will go to the Senate Building to meet with legislators.
Lunch on your own at the capitol.
2:30pm Bus departure
Save the Date: March 14, 2019
Join us for the largest mental health advocacy day of the year! Click here to download the full itinerary for the day (PDF).
NAMI Western will offer a FREE bus to St. Paul for this event.
Click here for details and to register.
Questions? Contact Val at vlajswanson@gmail.com or call 320-235-3084.
We have reservations to meet with the following local legislators in the Minnesota State Office Building 3404, 12:30-1:00:
Mental Health Day on the Hill Itinerary:
6:15am Bus leaves Kerkhoven (208 N 12th St., Kerhoven)
7:00am Bus leaves Kandi Mall (southeast corner near Aldi's)
7:45am Bus leaves Litchfield (Litchfield Family Services, 114 N Holcombe)
8:00am Bus leaves Cokato (Allina Health Clinic, 110 S Blvd)
9:30am Arrive at capitol in St. Paul. Briefing on issues.
11:000am Rally at the capitol rotunda
12:15pm NAMI Western will go to the Senate Building to meet with legislators.
Lunch on your own at the capitol.
2:30pm Bus departure
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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