NAMI Minnesota

04/04/2026

Today is National DIY Day, a reminder that creativity can be a powerful tool for connection, healing, and community support. Over the past months, many communities across Minnesota have been navigating the lasting mental health impacts of the ICE surge. From the very beginning, NAMI Minnesota spoke out about the devastating consequences these operations had on people’s well-being and mobilized quickly to connect families with support. That response mattered. It helped prevent isolation and supported people experiencing overwhelming stress, suicidal ideation, medication disruptions, and worsening mental health symptoms. But the work of recovery continues. Families remain exhausted, caregivers remain overwhelmed, and many communities are still working to rebuild a sense of stability and safety.

National DIY Day is an opportunity to turn creativity into action. Hosting a DIY fundraiser for NAMI Minnesota lets you turn something you enjoy into meaningful support for mental health across our state. Creative projects can help you stay present and mindful, reduce stress, and support brain health. Whether you are learning a new skill or sharing one you already love, completing a project can bring a strong sense of accomplishment. Doing it while raising funds and awareness for mental health helps ensure that no one facing trauma or crisis has to navigate it alone.

Help support healing across Minnesota: doityourway.nami.org/minnesota.

04/03/2026

Only a week into spring, southwest Minnesota has been besieged by several fires and has been placed under a fire watch, effective today. As the fires grow, many firefighters subject themselves to physical and mental health risks as they keep communities safe. Helping firefighters get access to health resources is the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE), a nonprofit based in Isanti. In its 10th year of operation, the organization is currently teaming up with firefighters and departments across the state for its ongoing public awareness campaign.

The nonprofit offers physical and mental health services to Minnesota firefighters

04/03/2026

Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from a niche technology to an everyday companion, with millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, emotional support, and conversation. But a growing body of research and expert testimony suggests that because chatbots are so sycophantic, and because people use them for everything, it may be contributing to an increase in delusional and mania symptoms in users with mental health.

It's free, easy to use, doesn't have a stigma around it, and makes you feel better. Researchers and experts warn that's the problem with chatbots.

04/03/2026

NAMI Minnesota is hiring an Adult & Caregiver Support Coordinator to lead education and support programs for family members and caregivers of adults living with mental illnesses. This full-time position is based in St. Paul and offers a salary range of $46,350 to $61,800 per year.

The coordinator will manage statewide family education programs, recruit and train volunteer facilitators, and support NAMI Minnesota’s Helpline by responding to calls from individuals seeking guidance and resources for themselves or their loved ones. Insights gathered through this work help shape education initiatives, outreach strategies, and advocacy priorities across Minnesota.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, health education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Lived experience with a friend, loved one, or child living with a mental illness is preferred. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to NAMI’s mission and values are essential.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with the employer paying eighty-five percent of the employee-only medical premium and one hundred percent of the employee-only dental premium. The position includes twelve paid holidays, fifteen days of paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, a hybrid remote work model, employer-paid life insurance and disability, flexible spending account and health savings account options, an employee assistance program, and reimbursement for continuing education.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to sara@namimn.org by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on April 14, 2026. NAMI Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and identities. Candidates with personal experience living with a mental illness are strongly encouraged to apply.

https://jobs.minnesotanonprofits.org/jobs?country=&state=&city=&zip=&latitude=&longitude=&keywords=nami&city_state_zip=&locale=en&page=1&sort=date&job_id=107324

04/02/2026

NAMI Minnesota is hiring an Adult & Caregiver Support Coordinator to lead education and support programs for family members and caregivers of adults living with mental illnesses. This full-time position is based in St. Paul and offers a salary range of $46,350 to $61,800 per year.

The coordinator will manage statewide family education programs, recruit and train volunteer facilitators, and support NAMI Minnesota’s Helpline by responding to calls from individuals seeking guidance and resources for themselves or their loved ones. Insights gathered through this work help shape education initiatives, outreach strategies, and advocacy priorities across Minnesota.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, health education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Lived experience with a friend, loved one, or child living with a mental illness is preferred. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to NAMI’s mission and values are essential.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with the employer paying eighty-five percent of the employee-only medical premium and one hundred percent of the employee-only dental premium. The position includes twelve paid holidays, fifteen days of paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, a hybrid remote work model, employer-paid life insurance and disability, flexible spending account and health savings account options, an employee assistance program, and reimbursement for continuing education.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to sara@namimn.org by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on April 14, 2026. NAMI Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and identities. Candidates with personal experience living with a mental illness are strongly encouraged to apply.

04/02/2026

World Autism Awareness Day! Let's celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity and embrace our unique perspectives! NAMI Minnesota, Southwest Minnesota State University, and Prairie Winds Counseling, Inc. invite you to Understanding Minds, Transforming Care: A Mental Health and Neurodiversity Conference on Thursday, April 9, from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. This is the last chance to register. Designed for community members, providers, and advocates, this conference offers a day of informative sessions that increase empathy and understanding, spotlight available services, address common barriers to quality care, and build practical skills. The focus is on improving how we support neurodivergent adults with co-occurring mental illnesses across mental health care, physical health care, and direct service settings.

We are excited to feature keynote speaker Nate Page, PhD, LP, CGP, a licensed psychologist based in Northfield, Minnesota. In his keynote, Dr. Page will explore how a greater understanding of neurodivergence can transform both personal and professional relationships. The conference will also feature breakout sessions on topics including the inner experience of ADHD in adulthood, supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in crisis, the intersection of mental health recovery and neurodivergence, and education on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment resources for neurodivergent disorders.

Cost is $75 and includes a deli lunch bar, fruit, chips, dessert bars, coffee, tea, juice, free parking, and CEUs.

Register at namimn.org

04/02/2026

Amanda Miller was 30 and pregnant with her second child in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when she developed depression. After she gave birth, her depression worsened. It was joined by a slew of unexplained health problems. Miller, a neuroscientist, said she saw several psychiatrists and got prescriptions for drug after drug. Over two years, she tried four antidepressants and two antipsychotics. None of that helped — until her primary care doctor noticed high levels of an autoimmune marker in her blood.

The world’s largest professional psychiatry organization is preparing for the day when biological indicators can help diagnose and treat mental illness.

04/01/2026

While comprehensive month-by-month data for 2025 is not yet fully finalized, state analyses consistently show higher rates during warmer months. Suicides are generally lowest in December, debunking the persistent myth about the holiday season. Via Elk River Star News

As spring blooms across the Northwest Metro, it’s a good time to share an important truth about su***de in Minnesota that surprises many: Contrary to the common assumption that winter

04/01/2026

Many child care providers in the Twin Cities metro area reported closing unexpectedly and more absences between December and February, driven by safety concerns from the incursion of 3,000 federal immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota. Waves of seasonal sickness also contributed to the closures.

Many child care providers in the Twin Cities metro area reported closing unexpectedly and more absences between December and February, driven by safety concerns from the incursion of 3,000 federal immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota. Waves of seasonal sickness also contributed to the closure...

03/31/2026

One in four Minneapolis residents and one in five St. Paul residents encountered an ICE or Border Patrol agent during Operation Metro Surge, a new survey found. Why it matters: The university-backed poll is a stunning measure of how deeply the immigration enforcement surge disrupted daily life in the Twin Cities.

At least 1 in 4 Minneapolis residents reported encountering an agent.

03/31/2026

This Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31), we honor the strength, resilience, and beauty of trans and gender-expansive people. NAMI Minnesota is here to provide safe, affirming spaces. We offer an online LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group every Saturday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm, and an online Connection Support Group for BIPOC LGBTQ+ every Sunday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. You can join anonymously, share what feels right, and find community in a space that respects your identity and your journey. Find these support groups on HeyPeers: https://heypeers.com/members/sign_up?org=NAMI%2520Minnesota