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...

Cookies & Canvas Event

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....

Come Work at NAMI Wood County!

We are excited to announce the addition of a new position! Applications are currently being accepted for a Peer Recovery Specialist. The Peer Recovery Specialist is expected to provide information on mental health and social services...

Thanks for attending the After Burn!

Our "After Burn" Chili Cook-off and NAMI Walk was a great success, we would like to sincerely thank you all for coming! The chili was delicious and the Glow Walk (evening walk with glow sticks) was a peaceful and illuminating way to...

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...

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...

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 taking a tour of the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg and having pizza at the Perrysburg Pizza Hut! Intrested in joining us? Call to...

Summer Shirt Campaign is SWEET

Summer, can you feel it? It's almost here! Yesterday we launched our first summer seasonal shirt campaign and announced that NAMI Wood County would be hosting our very own pop-up Depressed Cake Shop. Help us promote our DCS event that...

NAMI offering HOMEFRONT this Spring!

Spring Shirt Campaign Off and Running!

Spring is around the corner, you can almost feel it today! This past Friday we launched our second seasonal shirt campaign, the NAMI Wood County #AndIAm Spring Shirts. To date we have sold 18, and climbing to our ultimate goal of 50...

“If it’s the season for comfort and joy, why do I feel so sad?”

If you’ve ever had this thought, you are not alone. For people struggling with depression, seasonal affective disorder, addiction, or a recent loss, holiday cheer can seem like a cruel joke. The rest of the world seems to be rejoicing...