Learn about our support groups, events, and community resources.

Support Groups

Our support groups meet the third Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:00pm. NAMI Western Minnesota offers support groups for family members as well as peer-to-peer support.
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Location:
Family Practice Medical Center
(East Door) downstairs in rooms 2 and 4 
502 2nd St. SW #1, Willmar, MN 56201

​Contact:   
Val Swanson
namiwesternminnesota@gmail.com  
(320)235-3084
More support group information (including web-based support groups) is available through NAMI Minnesota.
Online Support Groups:
NAMI Minnesota offers online support groups for family members, individuals, and parents. These groups are 100% free and confidential. The groups are live and led by a trained facilitator (not a chat room or forum.) Online support groups are a good option for people who cannot attend an in-person group. Click the links below for more information, including meeting times:

Events 

Local Advisory Council (LAC) Meetings
July 19
October 18

For more information about upcoming LAC meetings, contact namiwesternminnesota@gmail.com
Legislative Recap Session
August 1, 2019, 3:00pm-5:00pm
The Oaks at Eagle Creek (1000 26th Ave NE, Willmar)

Join NAMI Minnesota for our legislative wrap-up. This will be a chance to learn more about all of the important changes to Minnesota law that came out of the recent legislative session and to give input on what issues NAMI should work on in future sessions.

This class is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Click here for more information and to register.

Community Resources

Mobile Crisis Response:  Call 320-231-9158 or 1-800-432-8781
Crisis response team that responds to adults, youth & their families in their homes or other locations in West Central Minnesota 24/7/365

United Community Action Partnership: https://unitedcapmn.org/   
Willmar Office:  200 S.W. 4th Street, PO Box 1359, Willmar, MN 56201  320-235-0850 

Woodland Centers:   http://www.woodlandcenters.com/
Willmar Office: 1125 6th St SE, Willmar, MN 56201  (320) 235-4613

​Rice Hospital for Counseling and Mental Health:  Willmar:  301 Becker Ave, Willmar, MN 56201  (320) 231-4399

New Directions: Mental health services for children and adults
1305 1st Street S, Willmar
320-231-2738

Crisis Text Line: Text "MN" to 741741 to start. Free, confidential, 24/7 help for mental health crisis.

Resources for Farmers

​Mental health and stress management support
  • Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline - (833) 600-2670, Ext. 1. The helpline is free, confidential and available 24/7. Trained staff and volunteers in Minnesota can help manage stress, anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts.
  • Mental Health and Family Services Line - 1-800-FARM-AID. Farm Aid works with farm advocates, counselors and hotline operators that can help provide support.
  • Ted Matthews, rural mental health counselor - 320-266-2390. Matthews works with farmers across the entire state. There is no cost to accessing support from Matthews.
  • Mental Health Minnesota - text "MN" to 741741. You can text the service to reach mental health crisis responders.

Financial counseling
  • Free financial counseling from the University of Minnesota Extension. If you or a farmer you know is experiencing financial stress, contact the Farm Information Line at 1-800-232-9077 to set up a financial counseling session.
  • Minnesota Farm Advocates - "Farmers Helping Farmers" - 1-800-967-2474. Farm Advocates provide one-to-one assistance for Minnesota farmers who face crisis caused by either a natural disaster or financial problems.