NAMI Rock County

Our mission is to provide education, support and advocacy to individuals affected by mental illnesses

NAMI Rock County provides support, education, advocacy, and public awareness to assist individuals and families affected by mental health challenges. NAMI Rock County envisions a community where all persons affected by mental health challenges feel empowered to live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.

09/10/2024

Don't forget to register! This film is insightful and impactful. We are excited to welcome the director and producer, Antwon Lindsey, to Wisconsin to join us for this screening and meet & greet. It is a free event!

Join us for an amazing documentary screening and talk back session with producer and director, Antwon Lindsey, of the HUSH documentary. This documentary is extremely moving and provides insight that benefits everyone in our community. The event is free!

Documentary trailer: https://youtu.be/86GDFzuhPpo?si=QR09UI8EKn93E6nq

Event registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hush-a-documentary-on-black-mental-health-tickets-995332956667

09/05/2024

Join us at Mac's Pizza Shack tonight from 4-8 p.m.! A percentage of sales will be donated to support programs and initiatives of NAMI Rock County. We appreciate our community for all of the love and support!

09/05/2024

***dePreventionMonth provides a dedicated
time to come together with passion and strength
to address this difficult topic. We can all benefit
from honest conversations about mental health
and su***de, because just one conversation can
change a life.

If you or someone you know is struggling, don't delay and reach out for help!

You can go to your local hospital's emergency room, call Rock County Crisis at 608-757-5025, or call or text 988 - The Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Photos from NAMI Rock County's post 08/25/2024

Half off axe throwing and golf stop in to 59ers today😊

08/25/2024

Looking for some Sunday fun? Join today 12-3p at 59er Bar and Grill for our meat raffle fundraiser! Win some great meats, 50/50,and support NAMI Rock County.

What do you know about the NAMI Organization?

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation’s leading voice on mental health. Today, they are an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 49 State Organizations who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

They provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

Come out tomorrow from 12 - 3 PM for a great meat raffle to support this incredible organization!

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/who-we-are/

08/24/2024

Join us for an amazing documentary screening and talk back session with producer and director, Antwon Lindsey, of the HUSH documentary. This documentary is extremely moving and provides insight that benefits everyone in our community. The event is free!

Documentary trailer: https://youtu.be/86GDFzuhPpo?si=QR09UI8EKn93E6nq

Event registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hush-a-documentary-on-black-mental-health-tickets-995332956667

08/02/2024

We have 15 free tickets for the Rockford Rivets baseball game tonight. NAMI Rock County is the non-profit of the night. If you're interested in going, please email [email protected] with your name and how many tickets you'd like. Game starts at 6:30 p.m. The stadium opens at 5:30 p.m. Come join us for some fun!!!

07/31/2024

In communities of color, let’s create spaces where people can prioritize their mental health, where their voices are heard, where support thrives and flows freely, and where healing can take root.

07/31/2024

Hey NAMI friends and supporters!!

Get ready for some fun this fall🤩👟

Join us for our Annual NAMIWalks mental health awareness event benefitting NAMI Rock County. Registration is FREE, fundraising is encourage. Help us reach our goal so that we can continue supporting those affected by mental illness.

Help us take another step towards mental health for all. You don't want to miss it!!!

Sign up at : www.namiwalks.org/rock
Raise or donate $100 and earn your very own NAMIWalks branded event t-shirt.

💚💚We walk/run to save lives!💚💚

Thank you to our AMAZING Premier Sponsors

The Diamond Center

Stateline Mental Health Services - SMHS

Thank you Gold Sponsors

Beloit Health System

Mercyhealth Rockford Region

We are so grateful for the support you have shown NAMI Rock County!

07/27/2024

Huge shoutout to everyone who join us at the walk kickoff today! We had a blast😄 looking forward to seeing you all again this fall. It’ll be here before you know it 💚

If you haven’t registered yet, what are you waiting for? Do so today at www.namiwalks.org/rock

Build your team and start fundraising 👟💚

SHARE! SHARE! SHARE!💚

Photos from NAMI Rock County's post 07/27/2024

Stop by the Janesville Farmer’s Market today and visit our booth! We’ll be sharing some fun and exciting news about our upcoming 2024 NAMIWalks event and registering participants onsite.

Register online at www.namiwalks.org/rock

07/26/2024

💚👟Mark your calendars, Rock County ! October 5th, 2024 NAMIWalks is community your way, and we want you to join us.

A vibrant gathering of friends loved ones, and neighbors, who come together and walk united for mental health for all and remember those who have died by su***de.

This year’s theme is “IAM NAMIWalks”. It celebrates the participants who walk with us year after year and welcomes new friends to our NAMI community. The theme emphasizes our deep commitment to NAMI’s mission and our dedication to reach the ultimate goal of mental health for all.

Together as a community, we'll raise funds and awareness that supporting those for those impacted by mental illness.💚👟

Regiter to walk at : www.namiwalks.org/rock

07/24/2024

Who's ready to lead the way this NAMIWalks season?

Become a Team Captain between July 24-31 for your chance to win a NAMIWalks branded travel luggage beverage caddy.

To start go to www.namiwalks.org/rock

07/24/2024

We are hosting our 2024 NAMIWalks Kickoff event this Saturday at the Janesville Farmers Market. Stop by between 8-1p to register for NAMIWalks 2024. You'll be able to create or join a team, make a donation, and enter the raffle drawing. Hope to see you there!

Photos from NAMI's post 07/11/2024
Hope Starts With Us: Mental Health Care in Minoritized Communities 07/11/2024

Hope Starts With Us: Mental Health Care in Minoritized Communities Jump To: Episode Video Featured Guests Share About the Host In honor of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI's CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., is joined by Harold Turner, Executive Director of NAMI Urban Los Angeles, an...

07/09/2024

The starting time is set for NAMIWalks Rock County on October 5, 2024 at 10a at Bond park- Janesville, WI. We like to think that the starting line is right here and now. Are you ready to get going on your fun and rewarding journey with NAMI?

Take the first steps today on the path to hope for all our friends, family and neighbors as you announce to the whole community: “I am NAMIWalks.”

Together, we will all be NAMIWalks 2024 — through our commitment, unity and laughter leading up to, and of course on, Walk Day.

Remember, NAMIWalks powers the-life changing work of NAMI Rock County and NAMI Rock County powers “Mental Health for All.”

Registration is live, so sign up today.

www.namiwalks.org/rock

See you there!

06/24/2024

Hello everyone! For those interested, the Su***de Loss Grief Support Group has been rescheduled to this Wednesday, June, 26th, 2024 for the month of June. Group will be held at the same time 6-7:30p at our local NAMI Rock County location. Address is below.

120 N. Crosby Ave, Ste 10 &12
Janesville, WI 53511

For more information on groups and programs, visit our website at www.namirockcounty.org

Photos from NAMI Rock County's post 06/21/2024

Year 4 completed! Its started off a wet day but ended up being a fantastic day on the greens⛳ Thank you all the golfers who attended, our sponsors, volunteers, committee, and all who continues to support NAMI Rock County.

06/18/2024

Just a friendly reminder- Family support group will meet tonight at 6-7pm. No registration required. Group is open to the public.

06/18/2024

🏌️⛳️On the green Hole Sponsor 2024, Ashley Nelson- century 21 Affiliated. Thank you for 4 years of commitment. Your contribution has made this event a big success!🏌️⛳️

06/18/2024

⛳Huge thank you to Stateline Mental Health Services - SMHS for there continued support year after year! Your contribution makes it possible to support individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. Here's to staying hydrated while enjoying a nice day on the greens⛳💚

06/17/2024

⛳️3 days away from our Annual Golf Outing. Huge shoutout to out Champion Sponsor Northwestern Mutual - Matthew R Krueger, for sponsoring this years' event. One swing at a time as we drive out the stigma!⛳️ Looking forward to a great day on the greens.

School Break Resources 06/13/2024

School Break Resources School Breaks and Student Mental Health  School breaks offer a much-needed pause from academics and a busy school schedule. Students can take this time to relax and get back into activities they didn’t have time for while they were in school. However, this time may also bring some stressors: disr...

05/29/2024

Our golf outing is only 3 weeks away!!! There are still spots available scan the QR code below or visit out event registration link for details! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/853832073717?aff=oddtdtcreator

Recognizing the Signs of Su***de and How to Help 05/20/2024

Join us for a free QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) presentation! QPR is a su***de awareness and prevention presentation offered to various community groups. We will share local statistics, signs/what to look for, how to ask someone the tough questions about su***de, and how to refer them to help!

This free session includes a meal and free childcare! There are still seats available. Sign up with the link below:

Recognizing the Signs of Su***de and How to Help A series for Mental Health Awareness Month

05/10/2024

Thank you Blackhawk Community Credit Union for your support and helping us raise awareness for Mental Health!

We're proud to sponsor our 2024 Premier Nonprofit Difference Maker NAMI Rock County this May for Mental Health Awareness Month--and all year long!

NAMI Rock County provides support, education, advocacy, and public awareness to assist individuals and families affected by mental health challenges in Rock County, Wisconsin. For more information on NAMI's services, and ways you can pitch in and help this Mental Health Awareness Month, visit their website at https://namirockcounty.org/

Photos from NAMI Rock County's post 05/10/2024

Congratulations to the LDA class of 2024! One of the groups of this class graciously chose NAMI Rock County as it's project site. We are so very grateful for all of the hard work and dedication they have put into the project of revamping our newly added space and improvements to our existing space. Although they have graduated today, they will still be putting some finishing touches on our Enrichment Center. We will have before and after pictures to post very soon! You can also check out their project page Project NAMIstay. They have worked so hard to raise funds to make their planning a reality. Way to go Super Six!!!

We would also like to thank all of the businesses and donors that helped them make this project possible. We have such a supportive community that always comes together to support the greater good of Rock County!

05/08/2024

🎉 On behalf of our members, Board, and staff, BHCCU is proud to promote the important work of our 2024 Premier Nonprofit Difference Makers: Boys & Girls Club of Janesville and NAMI Rock County. Check out these vital organizations and give them your support this year alongside us!

As the recipients, these organizations each received a $15,000 donation as well as our year-long support. We're so happy to strengthen our local communities by empowering these vital organizations. Visit bhccu.org/premier-difference-makers for more information on these premier local Difference Makers and to apply to be a recipient in 2025.

05/08/2024

Celebrating one of our board members, Amy Kenyon, at the YWCA Rock County Women of Distinction Awards. Congratulations Amy!

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120 N. Crosby Avenue, Suite 11
Janesville, WI
53548

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