NAMI Wood County

12/30/2025

Our NAMI Homefront class offers a safe and affirming space for friends, family and significant others of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions. It’s a place where you can connect with others who understand your experiences, share stories, and receive encouragement in an environment free from judgement. Join us as we partner with our neighbors at NAMI Four County for this virtual series!
🗓️ Date: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Virtual on Zoom
More info and registration: https://namifourcounty.org/event/nami-homefront-with-nami-four-county-and-nami-wood-county/2026-01-06/

12/29/2025

We are looking to bring on a regular volunteer role at our office!

NAMI Wood County is accepting applications for a Volunteer Office Coordinator. This volunteer position will assist in answering phones, data entry, manage our monthly Chip-In Day volunteers, and assist with general office maintenance.

This position is unpaid with a 10-hour a week requirement. Hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-3pm. For anyone looking to give back, this is a great role for you!

Those interested in applying, please email Courtney Rice at CourtneyR@namiwoodcounty.org your resume.

12/27/2025

It’s time for Chip-In Day! Join us for this special volunteer event where community members come together to support NAMI Wood County by helping with office projects such as data entry, folding, filing, scrapbooking, and more. Your time and efforts directly impact our programs and help us further our mission of supporting individuals and families affected by mental illness.

All Chip-In Days will take place at the NAMI Wood County Office. Sign up to volunteer at https://namiwoodcounty.org/volunteer-with-nami-wood-county

12/26/2025

Finding help for your mental health can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.
This NAMI video explains where and how you can find the support you need for a mental health condition.
Explore this and other youth and young adult mental health resources at:
nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults/youth-and-young-adult-resources

12/25/2025

🌟Happy Holidays🌟In celebration of the holiday season, our office will be closed today, Thursday, December 25th. We hope you enjoy this special time with your loved ones. For questions on programs, please email us at info@namiwoodcounty.org.

12/24/2025

🌟Happy Holidays🌟In celebration of the holiday season, our office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th. We hope you enjoy this special time with your loved ones. For questions on programs, please email us at info@namiwoodcounty.org.

12/23/2025

Come join us on Thursday, January 29, 2026, for our virtual presentation, “Navigating Grief in Aging,” part of NAMI Wood County’s 2026 Mental Health Conference Series: Caring for a Generation: Supporting Mental Health in Aging.

This session will explore the unique forms of grief that often accompany later life — including loss of loved ones, changes in health, and shifts in independence — and will offer practical tools for supporting older adults through these experiences.

Visit our website at https://namiwoodcounty.org/mhcs/ to learn more about the full lineup of presentations and to secure your tickets.

12/22/2025

Our staff were feeling festive 🎄 last week! We had our own holiday spirit week which included:

Fancy Holiday
Flannel and Fuzzy Socks
Red & Green
Christmas Chaos

Our hours will be limited the next two weeks, but we will be back fully staffed on Monday January 5. We hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season! ☃️❄️

12/22/2025

Amazing work done by one of our board members!

Community comes together to deliver good night's sleep to Wood County families in need. https://bgindependentmedia.org/community-comes-together-to-deliver-good-nights-sleep-to-wood-county-families-in-need/

12/22/2025

The holidays can be beautiful and stressful all at once. Explore tips from NAMI to help you protect your mental wellness—accepting imperfection, staying present, taking breaks, and reaching for support when you need it. Learn more: https://www.nami.org/anxiety-disorders/the-happiest-time-of-the-year-tips-for-managing-holiday-stress/