Our “After Burn” 5k Run/Walk and Chili Cook-Off will be held Friday October 4th at the Wood County Fairgrounds. We will also be having a Glow Walk for suicide awareness. Bring the whole family as we will have activities for all ages. To sign up just visit our Events page or come see us at 541 W. Wooster St. Bowling …
RSVP to attend DAY Out with NAMI Wood County
Summer! Yes, Summer! Which means Nite Out with NAMI gears up for DAY Out with NAMI! This year we will be going to Perry Falls Mini-Golf on July 16th, 2019! Interested in joining us? Call to RSVP-419-352-0626- space is limited!!!
Why NAMI?
Why NAMI? Such a simple question, with so many diverse and life changing answers. This May, join NAMI Wood County in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with this classic black&white option and be ready to answer when someone asks you …Why NAMI? Order your Why NAMI? shirt TODAY Only a few days left to order! Get yours HERE
NAMI Wood County Winter Shirt Campaign
It’s here, it’s here!!! NAMI Wood County’s Winter Shirt Campaign! Conversing about mental health should be as normal as grabbing a cup of coffee with an old high school friend to gossip and catch up! Don’t fall captive to stigma. Normalize the conversation on mental health. Just brew it!
Horror Movies and STIGMA
By Megan Wimsatt October is here and that means horror movies are going to be playing on television and in theaters again. Although the topic of mental illness and how it is represented in horror movies has been talked about before, it does not make it any less important. With Mental Illness Awareness Week in the first full week of …
We want to hear you louder than before.
In 2018, NAMI will promote the theme of “CureStigma” throughout all awareness events, including Mental Illness Awareness Week which takes place from Oct. 7–13. Why this cause is important: One in 5 Americans is affected by mental health conditions. Stigma is toxic to their mental health because it creates an environment of shame, fear and silence that prevents many people from seeking help …
NAMI Wood County Library
Here is a list of all the contents of the NAMI Wood County Library. You should be able to search the page by using Ctrl+f with most browsers. If you see a book or other item you would like to check out, come in and see us! We have books, dvd's, vhs tapes and cassettes! Everything from info to entertainment. …
Family to Family
Family to Family is a FREE 12 week educational course for family members of those affected with mental illness. The class is facilitated by two trained family members. You will be sent a confirmation email after signing up. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you in class!
NAMI Basics
NAMI Basics is a FREE 6 week course for those who are caretakers of children affected by mental illness. The class is facilitated by two trained parents that have a child living with mental illness. You will be sent a confirmation email after signing up. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you in class!
Peer to Peer
Peer to Peer is a FREE 10 week educational course for adults with a mental illness. The class is facilitated by two trained peer mentors. You will be sent a confirmation email after signing up. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you in class!