To view which programs have an online option available please visit our educational programs and support groups webpages or check our calendar through the link below. For continued updates on the status of NAMI WC programs, check our website, join our email list or follow the NAMI WC Facebook page.
Belonging to a mental health support group—where people listen with empathy, “get” where you’re coming from and offer words of encouragement—can lighten the load of a mental health condition.
At no cost to participants, we educate the community about serious mental health conditions, including treatments and management strategies, and how to navigate the health care system to access professional services.
Advocacy improves the lives of people living with brain disorders by improving mental health care systems and by changing values and attitudes, especially stigma and discrimination around mental health conditions.
NAMIWC and Washtenaw Community College are pleased to announce a new group: NAMI’s Friends & Family at WCC. This group, which will meet via Zoom 4:30-6PM on September 24 and monthly thereafter, is for students who have a family member, friend, or partner with a mental health condition. Like NAMI’s other Friends & Family groups,Continue reading Coming This Fall: New Connection for WCC Students
Online Support Groups Parents Together – Every Monday from 7-8:30 pm on Zoom – This mental health support group is for parents of children aged 12 to 25 who have contemplated or attempted suicide. Rather than struggle alone with how to get help for your child and yourself, join this group and share effective strategies withContinue reading We’re Online!
Dear NAMI Washtenaw County friends, Since the suspension of our educational programs and support groups, NAMI WC staff, volunteers, and board members have been working hard to transition our offline programs to online platforms. We’re pleased to share that some of our programs will be available online within the next two weeks. However, some ofContinue reading Update Regarding Educational Programs and Support Group Status
Dear NAMI Washtenaw County friends: The health and safety of our participants, volunteers, staff, and community is our number one priority. Accordingly, we have been closely monitoring information and developments regarding the Covid-19 coronavirus. Based on extensive consideration of current public health recommendations and programming options, we have made the very difficult decision to suspendContinue reading A Letter From the NAMI WC Executive Director Regarding Educational Programs & Support Groups
As last-minute preparations were underway for the 2020 Advocacy Gala, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washtenaw County was recognized on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the group’s lasting commitment to supporting mental health in the community. “It was entered into the Congressional Record” on Feb. 21, 2020, said U.S.Continue reading U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell Recognizes NAMI Washtenaw County in Congressional Commendation
