National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
Are you interested in helping to educate our community, provide support to others, and advocate for better mental health and resources? Volunteer with NAMI Anoka County! Contact affiliates@namimn.org for more information.
NAMIWalks Minnesota Set For September, Needs Your Support
NAMIWalks Minnesota is a beloved tradition that’s been raising critical funds for NAMI for fourteen years. Thousands of people join together to support each other and raise awareness about mental illnesses annually. This year, safe distancing has necessitated a radical re-envisioning of this experience. We’ll rely on DIY creative expression, but with a NAMI twist of “do-it-together.” We need your help to help make this event a success, with the goal of raising $300,000 to support our mission!
Now is the PERFECT time to get started!
Affiliate members are also needed this year to volunteer hanging posters in their communities, putting up NAMIWalks yard signs, and telling your story of being impacted by a mental illness. Email directorofoutreach@namimn.org to get volunteer.
For additional questions, assistance setting up your fundraising page, or need more details, email events@namimn.org.
Now is the PERFECT time to get started!
- Register yourself, create your fundraising page, and start a team or join a team here!
- Ask your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to join you!
- Follow us and share the buzz on Facebook!
Affiliate members are also needed this year to volunteer hanging posters in their communities, putting up NAMIWalks yard signs, and telling your story of being impacted by a mental illness. Email directorofoutreach@namimn.org to get volunteer.
For additional questions, assistance setting up your fundraising page, or need more details, email events@namimn.org.
NAMI & Affiliates Offer Online Support Groups & Classes During COVID-19 Crisis
During this stressful time, NAMI Minnesota is here to help in partnership with its affiliates across Minnesota to continue providing support.
Join us online 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. Classes are for people living with a mental illness, people who have a loved one living with a mental illness, professionals, parents, guardians, and the general public.
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.
Find more information from NAMI Minnesota on Mental Health Support and COVID-19, here. Also find important information from the Minnesota Department of Health covering a number of areas that you may have questions about here: COVID Resources.
The MN Department of Education has also issued guidance for special education students. Their website now includes answers to frequently asked questions, suggestions for distance learning, and other relevant resources for families of special education students. MDE has also issued guidance for school-district obligations for special education services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
NAMI Minnesota is also offering a list of culturally responsive resources to help address the impacts of trauma and racism on African Americans and people of color. Additional resources are meant to evoke thoughtful discussion on confronting bias and helping initiate conversations on addressing racism. Below these resources are organizations that support and address topics on mental health within the black community and communities of color. In addition, we have included an online directory of local Twin Cities mental health agencies. Addressing racism requires ongoing, often difficult work that may be uncomfortable. Racism and discrimination are a public health issue that impacts people’s health and mental health.
Join us online 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. Classes are for people living with a mental illness, people who have a loved one living with a mental illness, professionals, parents, guardians, and the general public.
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.
Find more information from NAMI Minnesota on Mental Health Support and COVID-19, here. Also find important information from the Minnesota Department of Health covering a number of areas that you may have questions about here: COVID Resources.
The MN Department of Education has also issued guidance for special education students. Their website now includes answers to frequently asked questions, suggestions for distance learning, and other relevant resources for families of special education students. MDE has also issued guidance for school-district obligations for special education services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
NAMI Minnesota is also offering a list of culturally responsive resources to help address the impacts of trauma and racism on African Americans and people of color. Additional resources are meant to evoke thoughtful discussion on confronting bias and helping initiate conversations on addressing racism. Below these resources are organizations that support and address topics on mental health within the black community and communities of color. In addition, we have included an online directory of local Twin Cities mental health agencies. Addressing racism requires ongoing, often difficult work that may be uncomfortable. Racism and discrimination are a public health issue that impacts people’s health and mental health.
NAMI Anoka is a proud affiliate of NAMI Minnesota.
