NAMI Offers New On-Line Resources and Support During COVID-19 Crisis
During this stressful time, NAMI Minnesota is here to help. Join us online in the coming days and weeks fora 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.
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.
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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Education
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Support
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NAMI offers many free education programs that provide current information, support and hope to families of adults with mental illnesses, professionals, organizations, youth and older adults.
Public Awareness
NAMI seeks to raise public awareness and knowledge of mental illnesses and combat stigma. NAMI provides presentations to organizations, publishes educational booklets and materials, and hosts annual events such as NAMIWalks, a Research Dinner and a Conference.
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NAMI offers peer-to-peer support groups for people living with mental illness and friends and family members. Groups are led by trained facilitators who have personal experience living with or caring for a family member with a mental illness.
Advocacy
NAMI advocates for policies that will improve the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families.
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
NAMI Tri-County is committed to promoting accurate understanding of mental illness and eliminating the pervasive stigma that exists in the community.
"I wondered why somebody didn't do something.
Then I realized that I am somebody"
-anonymous
