NAMI Merced County

03/02/2026

As children mature, it is natural for them to assert their independence, seek new challenges, and engage in risky behavior. Underage drinking is one such

10/17/2025

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09/20/2025

Transgender adults face significantly higher su***de risk—nine times more likely than others. The facts are clear. The time to support, uplift, and act is now. Learn more at nami.org/su***deprevention.

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09/20/2025

Mental Health College Guide

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

09/19/2025

Changing The Conversation About Su***de

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09/18/2025

Hope Starts With Us: Back to School Tips for Parents and Caregivers

In this episode, Barb Solish, from NAMI’s Office of Innovation, guest hosts for a conversation with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Christine Crawford.

09/18/2025

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Warning signs and symptoms...

Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn't always easy.

09/18/2025

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Common mental health conditions:

A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.

09/17/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month...

Start a Conversation. Be the Difference.

With one conversation, asking someone how they’re really doing — and being ready to truly listen — can save lives. Because here's what we know: No one has to face this alone. Help exists. Healing is possible. And all it can take is for one person to start a conversation.

09/12/2025

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08/28/2025

Check out these resources that may help during this back to school season:

Explore NAMI’s back-to-school mental health resources for students, parents, and educators. Find tips, tools, and support to help kids and teens thrive emotionally and academically.

08/27/2025

Come see us at our NAMI resource table!

Saturday, August 30, 2025
11 am - 3 pm
By the Tioga Hotel in downtown Merced

Join NAMI Merced County for the Over the Edge event.

Before you go, did you know that simply by sharing this campaign, you could help it raise $30? It's an effective way to support the cause.