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.
NAMI Offers New On-Line Resources During COVID Crisis
During this stressful time, NAMI Minnesota is here to help. Join us online in the coming days and weeks for a variety of FREE classes via Zoom that cover helpful and meaningful topics. Classes include self-care, dealing with stress caused by COVID-19, children’s mental health, and more. Visit https://namimn.org/education-public-awareness/classes/scheduled/ for a detailed schedule. We are regularly adding to the schedule, so be sure to check out the site often for new opportunities to connect.
In addition, we are offering FREE online support groups for individuals managing mental illnesses, family members of people who have mental illnesses, and parents of children with mental illnesses. Please join us. Details and links to these support groups, also via Zoom, are located here: https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/.
If you need help navigating the mental health system, you can call the NAMI Minnesota Helpline at (651) 645-2948, ext. 117 or email namihelps@namimn.org. This is a peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to people impacted by mental illnesses. Helpline staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and, able to provide guidance. Note: This is not a crisis line.
In addition, we are offering FREE online support groups for individuals managing mental illnesses, family members of people who have mental illnesses, and parents of children with mental illnesses. Please join us. Details and links to these support groups, also via Zoom, are located here: https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/.
If you need help navigating the mental health system, you can call the NAMI Minnesota Helpline at (651) 645-2948, ext. 117 or email namihelps@namimn.org. This is a peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to people impacted by mental illnesses. Helpline staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and, able to provide guidance. Note: This is not a crisis line.
Join the Movement: May is Mental Health Month
Join NAMI Minnesota in our Mental Health Awareness Month #ShareWhyYouCare campaign! Now more than ever it is important for members of the mental health movement to come together and support one another and ourselves during these times of high anxiety and isolation. Every day in May NAMI Minnesota will be sharing wellness activities as a community. From getting outside to listening to a favorite song to sending a message to a loved ones, we hope that each activity provides a moment for self-care and connection.
Whether you’re able to complete one day, or the whole month with us we would love to have your support! Here’s how to get started:
Download the #ShareWhyYouCare Calendar or scroll down to see what activities are planned for the month ahead.
Get started by sharing the Share Why You Care image. Save it as your profile picture, background photo or as decoration in your space.
Let us know how your experiences are going! Share daily updates, photos or videos of each activity using #NAMIMinnesota and #ShareWhyYouCare.
Whether you’re able to complete one day, or the whole month with us we would love to have your support! Here’s how to get started:
Download the #ShareWhyYouCare Calendar or scroll down to see what activities are planned for the month ahead.
Get started by sharing the Share Why You Care image. Save it as your profile picture, background photo or as decoration in your space.
Let us know how your experiences are going! Share daily updates, photos or videos of each activity using #NAMIMinnesota and #ShareWhyYouCare.
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