NAMI Washtenaw County

12/11/2025

Enhanced advance premium tax credits (eAPTCs) help make health care coverage more affordable by lowering monthly premiums for millions of Americans. Critically, 1 in 6 people who get these credits have used their coverage for mental health benefits. Without Congressional action, eAPTCs will expire at the end of the year and drive-up monthly costs for families nationwide. This will force people to choose between spending money on their health coverage or other essential needs.

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote today (Thursday) on different health-focused proposals. One thing is certain: if Congress doesn’t act to extend these important health coverage tax credits immediately, millions will lose coverage of lifesaving mental health care.

12/09/2025

Join us for Sylvan Factory‘s annual Scotty Oatley Memorial Commander Event, a Magic the Gathering card game event, on Saturday, December 13th from 5-8 PM at Sylvan Factory Games. Pre-registration is recommended: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/B2H04RGEX0HYS/checkout/IWSYY362BR34BLY7NQCAAPL4

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12/04/2025

In an article for the Ann Arbor Observer, NAMI WC volunteer Michelle Yang writes about how she became a mental health advocate:

For so much of my life, living with bipolar had been a solitary journey.

12/04/2025

AI is everywhere — and so are the headlines about what it can and can’t do. But what’s real, and what’s just hype?

Join us on Thursday, December 11 for our next Ask the Expert, where we’ll explore:
• What AI actually does well
• Where it gets things wrong
• How it’s being used (and misused) in mental health care
• What the evidence tells us — and what to watch for next

Featuring Dr. John Torous, director of Digital Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a leading researcher in digital mental health.

Let’s cut through the confusion and talk about how to make informed decisions around whether — and which — AI tools to use.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4pKHBqb

12/03/2025

Interested in joining a NAMI WC support group this month? We have several different options for those who live with a mental health condition and their loved ones. All support groups are free for participants. Learn more and register at https://namiwc.org/about/mental-health-support-groups/

11/19/2025

Thank you to our wonderful community partners for sharing valuable resources and helping make NAMIWalks Washtenaw County such a meaningful event! 🩵 JFS of Washtenaw County Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program Garrett's Space Fresh Start Clubhouse Washtenaw County Health Department

11/18/2025

We’re so grateful to our amazing walk teams, fundraisers, sponsors, volunteers, community partners, board members, and every walker who joined us for our first-ever NAMIWalks Washtenaw County event! Thanks to your support and dedication, we raised $63,414 to help sustain our free mental health classes, support groups, and advocacy work. 💚

11/18/2025

Our merch store will close later this week. Order by November 20 to get a "Stronger Together" shirt or tote bag. Each purchase helps us raise awareness and also supports our programs. You can shop our merch at https://pogo.undergroundshirts.com/collections/nami-washtenaw-county-apparel-store

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

We were so grateful to be part of Washtenaw County! We had a great time connecting with community members and spreading awareness about our work. 💙

Events like these remind us how powerful it is when the community comes together to advocate for mental health and support one another. Thank you to NAMI Washtenaw County for hosting such an inspiring event and to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello and learn more about Garrett’s Space.

Together, we’re creating a world where no one feels alone in their struggles.

11/08/2025

Kimberlite Massage will also join Alchemy Holistic Collective in the decompression space at NAMIWalks Washtenaw County. We’re so grateful to have them there!

Here’s what Kimberlite has to say about their involvement:
Kimberlite Massage is proud to be an in-kind sponsor for Washtenaw NAMIWalks. Mental health awareness and resources are vital for our community and a healthy society. With inclusion and support from within our community and the support of NAMI, no one navigating the challenges of mental health walks alone.