Upcoming Events: 5/30: At 6:30 PM NAMI will hold an In Our Own Voice Presentation at the Kenosha Public Library Southside location. 8/5: Bridges Community Center will be at Kennedy Park on 8/5. Lisa Zanin [email protected] is your point of contact for the event. Hope to see you there!

Looking forward to the NAMI Kenosha County Bridges Open House and Vigil at Civic Center Park on May 17th! 5:00-BRIDGES OPEN HOUSE 6:00-NAMI VIGIL Civic Center Park Opening ceremony is at 6:00 p.m. at Civic Center Park in Kenosha! Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Big News for NAMI Kenosha County and our wonderful opportunity to partner with Adams Outdoor Advertising – Madison, WI in the development of these wonderful Billboards throughout Kenosha! Send us an email or let us know if you’ve seen them on our Facebook page. Big Thank You to Adams Outdoor Advertising out of Madison, WI!!!…

Class on Mental Illness On April 11th 2023 NAMI Kenosha County will offer the signature class Family 2 Family. This 8 week course is for caregivers, family and friends of those living with mental illness. The class will be held at Herzing University, 5800 7th Avenue from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm. For more information…

Crisis Services in Wisconsin The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is now available nationwide 24/7 with call, chat, or text. Wisconsin has one statewide 988 call center. County crisis lines are also available. While many mental health crises can be resolved over the phone, Wisconsin law requires counties to also provide other emergency mental health…

Peer Services: Peer-Run Respites1 Peer-run respites are for people in Wisconsin experiencing increased stress or symptoms related to mental health and substance use concerns who want support and encouragement from people who have experienced similar challenges. This support and encouragement is available through an overnight stay and by phone. For the full handout, click on…

Training of Trainers Nominations Being Accepted Through February 15 Nominations are currently being accepted for NAMI Program Leaders who are interested in becoming State Trainers. NSOs can submit nominations for NAMI Basics, NAMI Homefront, NAMI Peer to Peer, NAMI In Our Own Voice, NAMI Family Support Group, NAMI Connection and NAMI Provider. For more information,…

NAMI New Hampshire attends State of the Union Congresswoman Annie Kuster hosted Susan Stearns, Executive Director of NAMI New Hampshire, as her guest to the State of the Union to highlight the importance of mental health resources for communities across New Hampshire. Being invited as a guest to the State of the Union is a…

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 FIELD UPDATES https://mailchi.mp/nami.org/field_news_nov2-7847935?e=c6f2e56304 This Month: NAMI Training of Trainers Nominations NAMI Community Outreach & Implementation Guide NAMI “You Are Not Alone”: Get One, Give One Promotion Extended …and More!

♥♥♥ Happy Valentines Day everyone! Effective Immediately NAMI Kenosha County has a new Email Address: [email protected]