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.
Two New Support Groups Launched
Two new on-line NAMI Minnesota support groups will begin soon, helping people with mental illnesses, disabilities, and mental health providers impacted by the global pandemic.
Young Adult NAMI Connection for People with Disabilities Support Group will be 6:30 pm to 8 pm June 25. This support group is for adults, between the ages of 18 and 30, who live with both a mental illness and other types of disabilities. It is peer-led, free, and 90 minutes. This group is facilitated by young adults who live with mental illnesses and disabilities, and who are doing well in recovery. To register for this support group, click here. After you register, please check your email for the information you will need to attend this group. Group size is limited to 17 people and will meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
A new support group for mental health professionals, including those who work in the criminal justice system, will begin June 10. It is for mental health professionals dealing with stress related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The group starts at 7:30 pm, and it will be a place for those in this field to gain support and understanding in a peer-led setting addressing stress related to the pandemic. This support group will take place the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, and it is free to attend. To register for this group click here. After you register, please check your email for the information you will need to attend this group. Group size is limited to 17 people.
For a complete list of all NAMI Minnesota on-line support groups click here.
Young Adult NAMI Connection for People with Disabilities Support Group will be 6:30 pm to 8 pm June 25. This support group is for adults, between the ages of 18 and 30, who live with both a mental illness and other types of disabilities. It is peer-led, free, and 90 minutes. This group is facilitated by young adults who live with mental illnesses and disabilities, and who are doing well in recovery. To register for this support group, click here. After you register, please check your email for the information you will need to attend this group. Group size is limited to 17 people and will meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
A new support group for mental health professionals, including those who work in the criminal justice system, will begin June 10. It is for mental health professionals dealing with stress related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The group starts at 7:30 pm, and it will be a place for those in this field to gain support and understanding in a peer-led setting addressing stress related to the pandemic. This support group will take place the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, and it is free to attend. To register for this group click here. After you register, please check your email for the information you will need to attend this group. Group size is limited to 17 people.
For a complete list of all NAMI Minnesota on-line support groups click here.
NAMI & Affiliates Offer Online Support Groups & Classes During COVID-19 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.
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-19 Resources 3-26-20.
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. (3-24-20)
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.
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-19 Resources 3-26-20.
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. (3-24-20)
