NAMI Portage County

01/31/2026

Exciting things being unpacked today!

01/31/2026

NAMI announces a $59 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Our staff, affiliates, and community are extremely grateful for this remarkable gift.

This support will help strengthen our work and guide thoughtful, long-term impact, including the convening of a Blue Ribbon Committee to inform recommendations rooted in our mission and the needs of the communities we serve.

https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-announces-59-million-gift-from-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott/

01/29/2026

01/26/2026

When distressing news dominates the headlines, it's important to pause and take care of yourself. Our NAMI HelpLine is here for you with some recommendations on how to practice self-care and ways to ground yourself when the news feels heavy.

The NAMI HelpLine is also here as a source of peer support - to listen and connect you to available resources. Call 1-800-950-6264 (M–F, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET).

If you or someone you know are experiencing a crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Visit to learn more: https://bit.ly/3NEhP9l

01/26/2026

Caregiving isn’t just about helping—it’s about learning, adjusting, and holding hope.

Join NAMI this Thursday for Ask the Expert: Caregiver Roles in Recovery.
January 29 🗓️
4:00–5:30 PM ET 🕓
Register: https://bit.ly/3LHTwqw

This session features:
• Siblings Emma & Liam Winters, sharing their lived experience
• Couple Katherine Ponte & Izzy Goncalves, advocating through care and partnership
• Megan Rochford, Director of NAMI HelpLine, offering tools for caregivers

Recovery is a shared journey—and this event will help you walk it with confidence.

01/26/2026

💼 We're Hiring: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Are you fluent in ASL and passionate about accessibility, communication, and disability inclusion? We're seeking ASL-proficient candidates to join our team and help empower and support individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing in achieving independence, employment success, and access to services.

In this role, you'll provide ASL and other forms of English signing for OOD staff, partners, and the participants we serve, supporting everything from meetings and trainings to outreach and advocacy efforts.

Other duties include:

✅ Formulates and implements program policy to facilitate effective communication for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
✅ Adheres to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)/National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Code of Professional Conduct.
✅ Provides mentoring services and assists with special assignments and projects.

Join our mission, grow your career, and make an impact. Apply today! ➡️ bit.ly/3M63vGc

01/26/2026

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01/26/2026

Shepherd's House Warming Center will be open continuously until Monday, February 2nd, at which point we will re-evaluate the necessity of remaining open.

We, in conjunction with the NDS Warming Center located at 243 S Prospect, Ravenna, are available should you require a secure environment to stay warm or seek refuge from the cold. Our facilities are open to all individuals and are provided completely free of charge.

Both organizations are in need of volunteers and supplies. Please feel free to call 330-235-8600 to inquire about how you might be able to assist those in need.

01/25/2026

NAMI shares statement on supporting mental health during times of community stress related to immigration enforcement actions

Across the country, people are experiencing fear and trauma during times of heightened community stress. As people speak up and seek to be heard, responding with violence is never the answer.

NAMI stands in solidarity with everyone affected. You are not alone.

Read the full statement from CEO Dan Gillison at nami.org — https://www.nami.org/nami-news/statement-from-nami-ceo-on-supporting-mental-health-during-times-of-community-stress/

If you or someone you love is feeling overwhelmed, support is available through
the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264),
by texting NAMI to 62640, or
at nami.org/help.

If you are in immediate distress or crisis, call or text 988 for 24/7 support.

01/25/2026

🎥 Watch the Informational Video on the Jennifer Corinne Hrobuchak Endowed Scholarship! 🎥

Join us as we honor the legacy of Jennifer Corinne Hrobuchak, a bright young woman and talented lacrosse player whose life was tragically cut short by an impaired driver. Her mother, Corinne LaMarca, created this scholarship to support students committed to making the world a safer and healthier place.

Learn more about Jennifer’s story and the impact this scholarship can have!

👉 Watch the video on our YouTube channel: https://ow.ly/nK3x50UOR4G

🗓️ Application deadline: February 27, 2026
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/NOFj50XT4Y2