NAMI Southwest Ohio

02/01/2026

Join our Family-to-Family class on Zoom.
Supporting a loved one with a mental health condition can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, evidence-based educational program for family members, significant others, and friends who want to better understand mental health and learn practical tools for support.

Wednesdays | February 11 – April 1
6:30 – 9:00 PM
On Zoom

Participants will gain skills to communicate more effectively, build coping and problem-solving strategies, better support their loved one, and connect with others who understand what they’re going through—while also learning how to care for themselves.

Find support, understanding, and community through Family-to-Family. Register at https://forms.gle/6HV61e47qDCX6CjZ9.

01/26/2026

Weather update for Monday, January 26 ❄️
All in-person programming is canceled, and our office will be closed due to winter weather.

Virtual programs will continue as planned, and any additional updates will be shared on our website and social media. If you have questions, please call or text 513-351-3500. We hope you’re able to stay safe, warm, and take care today. 💙

01/23/2026

With Snowmageddon looming this weekend ❄️, we wanted to take a moment to share a quick reminder about our winter weather policies.

If weather impacts our in-person programs, any cancellations or updates will be posted on our social media channels and on our website. Virtual programming will continue as scheduled. If you have any questions, call or text us at 513-351-3500—we’re here to help. We hope you’re able to stay safe and warm, and that you find a little time this weekend to rest, recharge, and take care of yourself. 💙

01/21/2026

The mental health ins and outs from your NAMI SWOH staff. The answers? Honest, thoughtful, and a little too relatable. Let’s take care of ourselves together.

Share your ins and outs in the comments!

01/20/2026

NAMIWalks season has officially begun! We can’t wait to walk, connect, and raise hope together on May 9 at Sawyer Point Park! Join us for a day of community, awareness, and support as we take steps toward Mental Health for All. Start a team and bring your people — every step matters! Start your team at https://www.namiwalks.org/swoh

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the event and showing that your organization supports Mental Health for All, reach out to Emeline here: https://namiswoh.org/about-nami-southwest-ohio/our-staff/

01/14/2026

🚨We Need Your Help🚨 Last night, the Administration terminated hundreds of mental health and substance use grants that fund services in our community. This puts wellness, recovery, and lives at risk. Ask Congress to demand this funding be restored immediately: https://nami.quorum.us/campaign/153078/

Take action to save mental health funding

01/09/2026

Julia shares why she knows the importance of finding community through our Family-to-Family classes, because connecting with others who truly understand what it means to support a loved one with a mental health condition can be life changing. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, evidence-based program led by trained family members with lived experience, offering education, perspective, and support so no one has to navigate this journey alone.

A new Family-to-Family class is starting next week, and there is still time to find community and support.
Jan 15 – Mar 12
Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Milford UMC
541 Main Street, Milford, OH 45150

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9MgoBFJi-6vku-3HH1wV6EZC1tL2kgNx3CeNKE0zytH9A9g/viewform

01/05/2026

New year, new LGBTQIA+ support group schedule! 🏳️‍🌈

Looking for a safe, welcoming space to connect with others who understand? The NAMI SWOH x Transform LGBTQIA+ Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led group for adults in the LGBTQIA+ community who have experienced mental health challenges. This is a space to share openly, listen without judgment, and build meaningful connection. No registration required—just show up as you are.

Meeting Times & Locations:

1st & 3rd Mondays
6:00–7:30 pm
Clifton Branch Library
3400 Brookline Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220

2nd & 4th Mondays
6:00–7:30 pm
6839 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236

We look forward to welcoming you and building community together in the new year.

12/20/2025

Holiday Hours Update from NAMI Southwest Ohio

Our office will be closed from Christmas Eve (December 24) through New Year’s Day (January 1). All scheduled groups and programs will continue as planned.

We believe in the importance of rest, connection, and time with loved ones during the holidays. Pausing regular office operations allows our team to recharge and return ready to continue serving our community. This reflects our commitment to wellbeing for staff, volunteers, and the individuals and families we support.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available at any time.
Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential, 24/7 support.
You can also text “NAMI” to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor by text.

Support is always available, even when our office is closed.

12/17/2025

As we wrap up our last Sharing Hope session of the year this Saturday, we wanted to take a moment to ask Angel why this program is so important to her.

Sharing Hope creates a free, safe space to talk about mental health and wellness, especially within Black and African ancestry communities, where honest conversations about how we are really doing can be hard to start. It is about connection, understanding, and healing together.

Angel shares how this experience has helped her feel seen, supported, and part of a community that truly understands.

Programs like Sharing Hope save lives by making sure no one has to struggle in silence. Your support helps keep these conversations going and ensures that more people can find understanding, hope, and community when they need it most. If you want to support this lifesaving work, go to namiswoh.org/give.

12/15/2025

Looking for a safe, affirming space to connect with others who understand? NAMI Southwest Ohio’s LGBTQIA+ Connection Recovery Support Groups offer a welcoming place to share, listen, and build meaningful connections.

Meeting Locations & Schedule
• Clifton Branch Library – 1st and 3rd Monday each month (starting in January), 6:00–7:30 p.m.
• Transform – 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

These peer-led, judgment-free groups are by and for LGBTQIA+ adults living with mental health conditions. You can trust that you’ll find connection, community, and support here. No registration needed — just show up as you are.