NAMI DeKalb

NAMI DeKalb The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) DeKalb is a local non profit committed to serving and

Are you a caregiver or family member of a service member or veteran living with a mental health condition?You can help o...
04/02/2026

Are you a caregiver or family member of a service member or veteran living with a mental health condition?

You can help others by becoming a certified NAMI Homefront teacher.

This FREE 2-day virtual training will prepare you to:
Support and educate other military families
Build community through shared lived experience

November 14–15 (Virtual)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Do you have lived experience with a mental health condition and want to help others on their recovery journey? Join NAMI...
04/02/2026

Do you have lived experience with a mental health condition and want to help others on their recovery journey?

Join NAMI Georgia for our FREE Peer-to-Peer Train the Teacher virtual training! This training prepares participants to become certified NAMI Peer-to-Peer Leaders, facilitating an eight-session educational program that helps adults better understand their mental health, recovery, and build peer support.

Dates: May 16–17, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
Application Deadline: May 1

Participants must have lived experience with a mental health condition and commit to leading a class within 3 months of training.

Questions? programs@namiga.org

Help reduce stigma and support others on their mental health journey. Apply today!

We need YOUR voice ! The Georgia Appropriations Conference Committee is making critical budget decisions that will direc...
04/01/2026

We need YOUR voice !

The Georgia Appropriations Conference Committee is making critical budget decisions that will directly affect 1.84 million Georgians who rely on mental health services, as well as the more than 10,000 youth currently in foster care.

We are asking that they fund the following:

- Reinstate all of DBHDD’s Funding

-$9.3 million for DBHDD Adult Mental Health: 404 Georgia Housing Vouchers – supportive housing for those with Serious Mental Illness

-$25 million for DCA Emergency Rental Assistance: Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless

-$6 million for Behavioral Health Loan Forgiveness Program

-Fully Fund Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

https://namiga.quorum.us/campaign/159637/

Need help finding mental health resources in Georgia? The NAMI Georgia Helpline is here to connect individuals and famil...
04/01/2026

Need help finding mental health resources in Georgia?

The NAMI Georgia Helpline is here to connect individuals and families with information about mental health resources, community services, support groups, education programs, and peer support across Georgia.

Helpline: 770-408-0625
Hours: Monday–Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM
Email: helpline@namiga.org

If a Resource Specialist is unavailable, please leave a message and you will receive a callback as soon as possible.

Please note: The NAMI Georgia Helpline is not a crisis line and operators cannot provide counseling or emergency services.

If you are experiencing a crisis:
Call 911 and request a CIT officer if available, or
Contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for 24/7 free and confidential support.

Join NAMI Georgia at Mental Awakening Festival for a weekend of music, connection, and impact! Atlanta’s annual celebrat...
03/28/2026

Join NAMI Georgia at Mental Awakening Festival for a weekend of music, connection, and impact!

Atlanta’s annual celebration of music, art, and community—all for a powerful purpose. Hosted at Westside Motor Lounge and presented by Crawfish For A Cause, this two-day festival brings together incredible live music, local food and drinks, art, vendors, and the signature Saturday crawfish boil.

More than a festival, it’s a movement—raising awareness, breaking stigma, and supporting mental health nonprofits in our community. Every ticket makes a difference.

Register today! https://events.humanitix.com/mental-awakening-2026/tickets?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnlr53d5_9_BBJHfLrtBORdE84N0IaoGRwXxduMD2H9BCBSJU86BIU9GQuLZ4_aem_WYH5rRpmiScqOErup5nWdA

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out to honor the memory of Luke Hannon and joined us for a day of co****le, c...
03/28/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out to honor the memory of Luke Hannon and joined us for a day of co****le, community, and compassion!

Your presence and generosity mean more than words can express. Because of supporters like YOU, we're able to raise vital awareness for mental health AND fund the free programs we offer across Georgia from support groups to education and crisis resources.

Luke's memory lives on in every life we touch.
Thank you for showing up. Thank you for giving.

Luke Hannon Memorial Co****le Tournament & Fundraiser for NAMI Join us at Wild Heaven for a day of co****le, community, ...
03/28/2026

Luke Hannon Memorial Co****le Tournament & Fundraiser for NAMI

Join us at Wild Heaven for a day of co****le, community, and honoring Luke Hannon while supporting NAMI Georgia.

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Check-in: 11:30 AM | Play starts: 12:00 PM

Tournament Format:
• 3-Game Round Robin
• Top 8 Teams advance to Single Elimination

Entry Fee: $100 per team
36 team max — sign up ASAP!
Day-of registration available if spots remain

https://co****leatl.leaguelab.com/league/97811/details

Throw some bags, honor Luke’s memory, and support mental health in Georgia!

📣 Big News 📣 NAMICon 2026 is coming to Atlanta May 28–30, bringing advocates, mental health leaders, and changemakers fr...
03/28/2026

📣 Big News 📣

NAMICon 2026 is coming to Atlanta May 28–30, bringing advocates, mental health leaders, and changemakers from across the country right to our backyard. Learn more and register here: https://events.nami.org/namicon2026

And following NAMICon, the momentum continues! Join us right after NAMICon for the NAMI Georgia Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, May 30. It’s a powerful opportunity to connect, reflect, learn, and help shape the future of mental health in Georgia. Register for the NAMI Georgia Annual Meeting today: https://namiga.org/annual-membership-meeting/

We can’t wait to see you there!

Want to help create safe spaces for people living with mental health conditions? 💚NAMI Georgia is hosting a FREE Connect...
03/27/2026

Want to help create safe spaces for people living with mental health conditions? 💚

NAMI Georgia is hosting a FREE Connection Support Group Train the Teacher virtual training! Learn how to facilitate confidential, peer-led support groups where adults can share experiences, find understanding, and support one another in recovery.

Dates: April 25–26, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
Application Deadline: April 11

This training is open to adults 18+ with lived experience of a mental health condition who want to lead NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups in their community.

📧 Questions? programs@namiga.org

https://namiga.org/teacher-facilitator-training/teacherfacilitator-training-applications/nami-connections-support-group-application-copy/

Be part of building supportive mental health communities. Apply today!

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