NAMI - Richland County

🌟 We're excited to introduce Rilda, one of our interns here at NAMI! Rilda shares, "I am excited about my internship at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) because I admire their commitment to creating a safe and empowering space for discussing mental health. I am eager to contribute to their mission and look forward to making a positive impact." 👋 Please join us in welcoming Rilda!

🚗📞 Exciting news! Catalyst Life Service's Warmline/Oasis Driver position is officially open! 🌟 When not on the road, you'll be answering phones, with Wednesdays off. Interested? Apply online today!

🌟 We're thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of our NAMI family, Laura! 👋 As our Adult Program Coordinator, Laura brings a passion for mental health advocacy and a wealth of experience that will enrich our community programs. Join us in welcoming Laura aboard!

🌿 It’s Mental Health Monday! Remember, it’s okay to take a break, set boundaries, and prioritize your well-being. Your journey matters. 💚

Let's shed light on what mental illness is—beyond stereotypes and misconceptions. Understanding starts with awareness. 💡

Come support a great cause with us 💙

If you know someone within 2 years of graduating with a degree or certificate in social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, psychiatric/mental health nursing, and substance abuse/addiction counseling, share this post with them! 🎓

Great Minds Fellowship wants to help undergraduate and graduate students with up to $10,000 worth of scholarship opportunities.

Click the flyers below to learn more about the student workforce opportunities.👇

Tomorrow is the day to "Do Good with Chipotle!!"

✅Be sure to show the fundraiser flyer (hard copy or on your phone) or tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay! If you don’t tell the cashier, our organization won’t get credit for the sale!

Thank you for supporting us as we educate, advocate, listen, and lead our community in addressing mental health. We greatly appreciate your support. We wouldn't be able to do it without you.

We’re at Shelby Bicycle Days! 🚲 Stop by and say hi!!

Hey parents! Nationwide Children's Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) group summer classes are here! We wanted to extend the offer to you. Classes are free and live on Zoom.

What a pleasure to speak with the staff at the Mansfield City Schools Adult Education Center. It was a great afternoon educating on mental health, de-escalation techniques, and local resources. Mansfield Adult Education

We still have a few spots open for our Peer-to-Peer session this evening! Click or message us to sign up :)

Reminder! The last day to register for Peer-to-Peer is Monday, July 8th! Sessions are virtual.

Thank you for supporting us as we educate, advocate, listen, and lead our community in addressing mental health. We greatly appreciate your support. We wouldn't be able to do it without you.

We are here for you 🫶 If you want to know more about what we offer, follow our page, as we post updates on upcoming events and fundraisers. You can also visit our website @ https://www.namirc.org/new-page

Happy from all of us at NAMI Richland County. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

Mirror, mirror on the wall, you reflect the best in us all! Happy Compliment Your Mirror Day! 🫶

Reminder! The last day to register for Peer-to-Peer is Monday, July 8th! Sessions are virtual.

An amazing community event is coming up on Saturday, July 20th. 12-4 pm 🩷

NEXT Saturday we know what’s for dinner! 4-8 pm stop by the Ontario Chipotle, and show this flyer to support your Richland County NAMI.

We had so much fun at Kingwood’s Free First Monday! If you missed us, you can catch us next month, Monday, August 5th. 💙 Admission is free and so are these cute stickers! 💙

You are not your illness, your mistakes, your diagnosis or anything else that you perceive to have a negative impact upon you or your loved ones. This photo from reminds us of that. You are unique and you have zero ability to control your brain disease diagnosis..let us treat it for what it is. A chemical change of some kind IN YOUR BRAIN!
(You would never say “you are cancer” or “you are diabetes.”)

🏳️‍🌈 Stop by and say Hi 👋🏼 to NAMI RC at the Pride parade and festival today 💙💜💚💛🩷

NAMI RC was busy last night supporting multiple events and carved out time to celebrate the inauguration of the Rotary Club’s new president, Kyle Swigart and celebrating a great year led by DJ Daniels!

Rotary is such a great club/organization that believes in service above self and provides many services to Richland County including roadside cleanup, McGowan scholarship awards, community donations and much more! Looking forward to representing mental health through this great organization!

A great evening last night discussing mental health, education and support services at Legacy Academy of Excellence & NAMI Richland County:JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION !

NAMI RC was honored to be a sponsor and supporter of this new resource for youth K-8 and thrilled that Legacy hosted and spoke on the importance of mentorship and breaking the stigma on mental health!

CIT class #32 was a success! A BIG thank you to all of our partnering agencies and especially the Richland County Mental Health And Recovery Services Board for continuing to fund and host these trainings!

We had an amazing time today at Summer Fun Camp and look forward to coming back over the summer! So thankful for opportunities to foster emotional awareness with the youth in our community 😊

CIT Training is half way complete! A BIG thank you to all our community partners who come and share their services with our first responders.