NAMI Central Iowa

03/07/2026

💚Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success 💚
Coming together is our theme for 2026💚🍀
This week our President/ CEO Roxanne, Board Treasurer, Jeff and Secretary, Nick spent some time together with these two beautiful souls!
Meet Donita ( New Board Member) and Joanie ( Advocate with lived experience) who has recently joined our Compassion Team. This week these leaders spent time together getting to know eachother, brainstorming and collaborating.
It truly takes dedication, compassion, courage and commitment, these leaders exemplify those values. Coming together will make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

Looking for resources relating to pregnancy and opioid use disorder? Visit SAMHSA's suite of opioid treatment guidance for women who are pregnant and/or mothers of infants: https://library.samhsa.gov/search?q=pregnant+opioids&sort=relevance&b=1

03/05/2026

Take some time this World Birth Defects Day to learn about the risks of prenatal alcohol exposure. No amount of alcohol is safe in pregnancy. If you're pregnant or may become pregnant & find it hard to stop drinking, help is available: samhsa.gov/alcohol

03/05/2026

If you or someone you know is looking for resources for mental health or substance use challenges, help is available.

Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

03/03/2026

🍀Did you know that when you have a hair cut that its often linked to emotional coping mechanisms?
💚Sometimes when life is chaotic, a hair cut can support individuals facing challenging times to feel some sense of control over their lives as well as being a way to express their feelings.

🍀We are truly excited to offer FREE Hair cuts once a month to those who need them! 🍀

🍀We know in today’s economy that it’s difficult to budget in a haircut these days. We are here to help make a difference and boost your confidence and mental health.

💚We ask to have clean hair upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing you soon!💚🍀

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

🍀We need your support🍀

Join us for a fellowship Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, March, 28th from 5-8:00PM! All proceeds will go directly towards our programs and outreach efforts.
If you are unable to join but would like to make a contribution you can click the donate link below. ⬇️

https://namicentraliowa.org/donate/

We look forward to seeing you there! 🍀

03/03/2026

Have you been looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us and learn more about NAMI Central Iowa, our programs and ways you can volunteer and have impact on our communities, together.
You can join us in person or online via zoom. We are offering two opportunities to join.
We look forward to seeing you, March 25th.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81746209854?pwd=lZkCxvcv8lUiC5uF68Za3xpeTvfGXV.1

03/02/2026

Our class for family to family begins March 5th for 8 weeks. We look forward to our first class this Thursday!

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
Our next class will start March, 5th at 5:30PM.
Pre- registration is required.
Registration for below:⬇️

https://namicentraliowa.org/support-and-education/class-interest-form/

Registration ends February 15th, 2026.

03/02/2026

Share the number. Spread the word. Add the (988) to your phone now—it could save a life later.

Trained crisis counselors are available to talk 24/7/365. 988Lifeline.org

03/02/2026

Family members may notice when their loved ones are experiencing changes in mood or behavior.

They can offer support by connecting them with treatment, resources and services to begin and stay on their recovery journey. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families/coping-resources