NAMI Glendale

NAMI Glendale No-cost support groups, education classes, and presentations for all those affected by mental illness
https://linktr.ee/NAMIGlendale

What We Do
NAMI offers the understanding that only those with the lived experience of mental illness can provide. Together with our grassroots volunteers, we work every day to provide help and hope to millions of Americans. Support, Education, Awareness, Advocacy, Research
Every day, we reach out and respond to those in need. As the navigator of our nine signature education programs, offered in th

ousands of communities across America through our NAMI State Organizations NAMI Affiliates, we ensure hundreds of thousands of families, individuals and educators are served. NAMI is tireless in our efforts to equip and train grassroots volunteer facilitators who provide individual and family support groups in thousands of communities across America. Through the toll-free NAMI HelpLine, we respond personally to hundreds of thousands of requests each year, providing free referral, information and support—a much-needed lifeline for many. Public awareness events and activities including Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), NAMIWalks, and other efforts, successfully combat stigma, promote awareness and encourage understanding. By responding to current news events as they happen, NAMI ensures that media reporting is compassionate, understanding and accurate in portrayals of mental illness—NAMI promotes solutions. Each day, NAMI effectively shapes the national public policy landscape for people with mental illness and their families and equips grassroots volunteer leaders with the tools, resources and skills necessary to save mental health in all states. NAMI reaches out to our country’s youth and young adults, helping to shape the next generation’s experiences with recovery, encouraging a better tomorrow for all Americans. Recognizing the unique needs of our American heroes and their families, NAMI aggressively reaches out to help offer free and essential NAMI education and support group programs in thousands of local communities. NAMI actively promotes mental health care, support and a caring community for our veterans, their spouses and their children. Tirelessly promoting research, as they have done for decades, NAMI ensures solutions for early intervention, improved treatments and, eventually, a cure for mental illness. Continuing to build and cultivate virtual communities that reach millions of Americans who turn to NAMI through NAMI.org and social media channels for the latest information on treatment, services, supports, advocacy, research happenings, NAMI works every day to offer inspiration, information and encouragement.

Jane Karageorge is a valued leader and volunteer in the NAMI Glendale community. Thank you, Jane, for all you do.
04/27/2026

Jane Karageorge is a valued leader and volunteer in the NAMI Glendale community. Thank you, Jane, for all you do.

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!

NAMI GLAC is blessed with so many great volunteers🤩

Thank you Jane for everything you do for NAMI Glendale and for supporting mental health for all!

We had a great time  building our sensory kits last week!"I was so happy to have come to this workshop. I felt my stress...
04/23/2026

We had a great time building our sensory kits last week!

"I was so happy to have come to this workshop. I felt my stress disappear by the end of the workshop. I can't wait to meet the presenters again who were pure and made a great team of leaders of our workshop. Can't wait to join the next workshop they lead."

"De stressing is important so is mental health as it is linked to overall health and feeling of positivity"

"This working was great for all ages and development levels. Both Lee and Kaitlynn were both great!"

Join us for our next Arts and Mental Health event presented by NAMI Glendale's LGBTQ+ programs a virtual Zine Workshop on May 18th 6-7:30 PM
RSVP (case sensitive): bit.ly/GlendaleZine

Happy Earth Day everyone!These are homes every individual has the opportunity to take care of, do your part to show love...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day everyone!

These are homes every individual has the opportunity to take care of, do your part to show love to your body, your mind, and OUR Earth🌎

Join NAMI Glendale this Mental Health Awareness Month for a FREE virtual zine workshop on May 18th!Presented by NAMI Gle...
04/21/2026

Join NAMI Glendale this Mental Health Awareness Month for a FREE virtual zine workshop on May 18th!

Presented by NAMI Glendale's LGBTQ+ programming, we welcome you to learn the importance of rest and ways to prioritize rest in your life.

Milly J. Correa is a graphic designer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, and artivist with 10+ years in nonprofit communications. Rooted in lived experience, they believe creativity and community care are inseparable. Milly will be guiding participants in making their own zine focusing on the theme of rest.

You don't need to be an artist. You don't need to have it all figured out.
You just need some paper and a willingness to show up for yourself!

Save the date and RSVP by scanning the QR code, see you there!

This Sunday, April 19thJoin us this week as we continue in our new series, “Thin Places”, led by Rachel Collins.        ...
04/18/2026

This Sunday, April 19th

Join us this week as we continue in our new series, “Thin Places”, led by Rachel Collins. In the Book of Exodus, God shows up in the wilderness and is present with the Israelites throughout their wandering. God’s presence resides in the Tabernacle, bringing a “Thin Place” to the wilderness. What does God’s presence in the wilderness teach us about God?

LGBTQ+ Peer and Family support groups meet tomorrow at 6:30pm on Zoom!Go to namiglendale.org/lgbt for more information
04/15/2026

LGBTQ+ Peer and Family support groups meet tomorrow at 6:30pm on Zoom!

Go to namiglendale.org/lgbt for more information

“It is more self-expanding than you might initially think.  So great to realize we really do have built in, biological w...
04/09/2026

“It is more self-expanding than you might initially think. So great to realize we really do have built in, biological ways to cope with life.” - Previous attendee

Presented by NAMI Glendale's LGBTQ+ Programs, join us in the Edendale Library community room next Wednesday, April 15th, at 6 p.m. for Make Your Own Sensory Kit, a creativity and mental wellness workshop! Led by Kaitlynn DeFreitas, an Advanced Behavior Technician with Autism Spectrum Therapies, and Lee MacNaughton, facilitator of Peer Connections Support Group.

Led by LGBTQ+ facilitators, we welcome you to learn ways of coping with stress and introduce yourself to NAMI’s programming for LGBTQ+ people.

Kaitlynn will guide participants in creating their own portable sensory kit, which can be accessed when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed in order to calm yourself, to be able to continue pursuing your dreams and handling the tasks of daily life. Sensory kit items and small containers will be provided. Attendees can also create a thumbnail collage or sculpture or other tiny visual art piece to remind you of a good memory or of people who care about you. If you would like to bring a photo of someone in your life or a favorite place, or any small object that makes you feel good about yourself, please do! Bring a friend or make friends at the workshop, we hope you will join us!

RSVP Here (case sensitive): https://bit.ly/SensoryKitRSVP

* LGBTQ+ Allies are welcome to join. As guests in this space, we ask that you be mindful of the safe space we are creating for the LGBTQ+ community.

What can you put in a sensory kit? Great Question!If you have heard of the 5 4 3 2 1 grounding technique, consider this ...
04/07/2026

What can you put in a sensory kit? Great Question!

If you have heard of the 5 4 3 2 1 grounding technique, consider this a head start:

Sensory kits can be used as a quick method of grounding oneself, reducing stress in the moment and increasing mindfulness. Help calm your fight-or-flight response by focusing on the senses you are experiencing.

A soft cotton ball or some sprigs of dried lavender can give you some clarity when bombarded with racing thoughts. Fill your kit with things that bring you the simple joy of acknowledging your senses and bring it with you for on-the-go self care!

Join us next Wednesday 4/15 at Edendale Public Library from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM in creating your own sensory kit hosted by Advanced Behavior Technician Kaitlynn DeFreitas. Led by LGBTQ+ facilitators, we welcome you to learn ways of coping with stress and introduce yourself to NAMI’s LGBTQ+ programs. Allies who attend must be mindful of the safe space we are creating!

RSVP at https://bit.ly/SensoryKitRSVP (not required)

Free Event, no RSVP required but encouraged

Check out how the last workshop went: https://namiglendale.org/a-sensory-kit-could-make-your-day-better/

April 7, 2026, Tuesday night IN-PERSON support groups are cancelled one night only for building renovation at St. Bede's...
04/07/2026

April 7, 2026, Tuesday night IN-PERSON support groups are cancelled one night only for building renovation at St. Bede's. (in-person will resume next Tuesday, April 14)

But you can still join the virtual Zoom groups available online! Get the Zoom link here:
https://namiglendale.org/support-groups/

RSVP for our Sensory Kit Workshop: https://bit.ly/SensoryKitRSVPJoin us in the Edendale Library community room on Wednes...
04/04/2026

RSVP for our Sensory Kit Workshop: https://bit.ly/SensoryKitRSVP

Join us in the Edendale Library community room on Wednesday April 15th at 6 p.m. for Make Your Own Sensory Kit, a creativity and mental wellness workshop hosted by NAMI Glendale. Led by Kaitlynn DeFreitas, an Advanced Behavior Technician with Autism Spectrum Therapies, and Lee MacNaughton, facilitator of Glendale’s LGBTQ+ Connections Support Group.

All ages and backgrounds are welcome, LGBTQ+ individuals encouraged! We welcome everyone to learn ways of coping with stress and introduce yourself to NAMI’s LGBTQ+ programs.

Kaitlynn will guide participants in creating their own portable sensory kit, which can be accessed when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed in order to calm yourself, to be able to continue pursuing your dreams and handling the tasks of daily life. Sensory kit items and small containers will be provided. Attendees can also create a thumbnail collage or sculpture or other tiny visual art piece to remind you of a good memory or of people who care about you. If you would like to bring a photo of someone in your life or a favorite place, or any small object that makes you feel good about yourself, please do! Bring a friend or make friends at the workshop, we hope you will join us!

The Edendale Library is at 2011 Sunset Blvd., but enter instead through the parking lot entrance on the Alvarado side.

Address

1540 E Colorado Street
Glendale, CA
91205

Opening Hours

6pm - 7:30pm

Telephone

+12137970494

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What We Do NAMI offers the understanding that only those with the lived experience of mental illness can provide. Together with our grassroots volunteers, we work every day to provide help and hope to millions of Americans. Support, Education, Awareness, Advocacy, Research Every day, we reach out and respond to those in need. As the navigator of our nine signature education programs, offered in thousands of communities across America through our NAMI State Organizations NAMI Affiliates, we ensure hundreds of thousands of families, individuals and educators are served. NAMI is tireless in our efforts to equip and train grassroots volunteer facilitators who provide individual and family support groups in thousands of communities across America. Through the toll-free NAMI HelpLine, we respond personally to hundreds of thousands of requests each year, providing free referral, information and support—a much-needed lifeline for many. Public awareness events and activities including Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), NAMIWalks, and other efforts, successfully combat stigma, promote awareness and encourage understanding. By responding to current news events as they happen, NAMI ensures that media reporting is compassionate, understanding and accurate in portrayals of mental illness—NAMI promotes solutions. Each day, NAMI effectively shapes the national public policy landscape for people with mental illness and their families and equips grassroots volunteer leaders with the tools, resources and skills necessary to save mental health in all states. NAMI reaches out to our country’s youth and young adults, helping to shape the next generation’s experiences with recovery, encouraging a better tomorrow for all Americans. Recognizing the unique needs of our American heroes and their families, NAMI aggressively reaches out to help offer free and essential NAMI education and support group programs in thousands of local communities. NAMI actively promotes mental health care, support and a caring community for our veterans, their spouses and their children. Tirelessly promoting research, as they have done for decades, NAMI ensures solutions for early intervention, improved treatments and, eventually, a cure for mental illness. Continuing to build and cultivate virtual communities that reach millions of Americans who turn to NAMI through NAMI.org and social media channels for the latest information on treatment, services, supports, advocacy, research happenings, NAMI works every day to offer inspiration, information and encouragement.